6 steamy sex positions
If you're in a long-term relationship, sooner or later your sex life is likely to feel a bit more-of-the-same-again. Making a conscious effort to try out different sex acts and techniques may help recreate the excitement that defined sex at the start of your relationship.
Taking a crack at different sex positions is one way to add spice. The feel of intercourse can change according to the position you're in, as different parts of your body are stimulated in new ways. Even a slight, innovative twist on your favourite position can make a big difference to the sensations you experience.
Keep moving
You could try a number of different positions in each session using props at your disposal - such as the bedroom wall, kitchen chair, shower and pool table, for instance. Being active and shifting into new sex positions brings energy to the session. If both partners contribute, it introduces an element of surprise as neither knows what may come up next.
Here are six tried-and-trusted positions to have fun with. Feel free to explore those that appeal and ignore those that don't. Some positions are easy to get into while others are a bit more tricky. If you have already have tried them all and much more - then add a twist by shifting your body slightly to enjoy new sensations.
The 6 positions
1. Reverse Rodeo
This woman-on-top position is a good one for both partners.
How to do it: He lies on his back with his legs together. She kneels over his lap, facing his feet. She supports herself on her hands as she moves. Alternatively, while keeping her knees bent she lies back on his chest. In this position, he can easily stimulate her externally with his hand.
What's good about it: The position stimulates her G-spot. He gets to relax and watch her in action; she's in charge but he can also move to meet her.
2. Spooning
This is a great position when you're feeling lazy.
How to do it: She lies on her side with her knees bent and he snuggles in behind her. His knees bend in behind hers. She lifts the top leg to let him in and then closes them.
What's good about it: He can access the erogenous zones of her neck and ears, and whisper sweet nothings. His hands are free to explore her breasts and hips. The angle is great for stimulating her G-spot.
3. Lap Dance
This is an exciting one for guys because it can kick off with an erotic lap dance and end in the ultimate reward.
How to do it: He sits on a chair with a high back, keeping his legs together. She may treat him to a striptease, and then sits on his lap facing away from him, lowering herself on to him. She moves with a rocking motion, and he can help out if she tires.
What's good about it: The angle stimulates her G-spot. His hands are free to play with her breasts and stimulate her clitoris.
4. Head Rush
For supple women, this one is interesting as it literally gives her a head rush. Both get a novel view of the action.
How to do it: She lies on her back while he kneels in front of her, facing her. He holds her ankles and lifts her legs up, placing her feet either side of his head - so that she's almost in a shoulderstand. Her head and shoulders rest on the bed, while her hips rest over his pelvis and her legs against his chest. He holds on to her thighs and takes control of the depth and speed of movement.
What's good about it: Blood rushes to her head, which adds a tingling sensation when she orgasms. The angle provides for good depth, which he will enjoy.
5. Carnal Classic
A Hindu erotic art favourite, this passionate position requires the man to be strong enough to support her weight completely and move at the same time.
How to do it: While standing, she places her arms around his shoulders and jumps up, wrapping her legs around his. He holds onto the top of her thighs to keep her up. A variation is to lean her against a wall for support.
What's good about it: It's a great show-off position for him, and it's good for quickies and outdoor action. Both bodies are in full intimate contact.
6. The Lotus
This is a classic tantric sex position from the Kama Sutra. The couple faces each other in close, sexual contact to build emotional intimacy.
How to do it: Face each other while sitting with crossed legs. She moves onto his lap and lowers herself onto him, wrapping her legs around him and entwining her arms around his neck. She clenches and releases her PC muscles, moving just enough to keep him excited without reaching a climax.
What's good about it: It focuses on her pleasure and is great for heightening intimacy. It's a good introduction to tantric sex. He can speed up her orgasm by stimulating her externally with his hand or a small vibrator.