(Don't worry, we also included fan favorites like missionary, cowgirl, spooning, and doggy style.)Īs for which position(s) you should try first, start by asking yourself what you're hoping to achieve by changing up your usual routine. If you’re not sure where to start, this list of unique sex positions can give you some ideas. “Trying a new sex position is a fairly low-risk way to add some adventure and fun to your sex life.” What are the best sex positions to try? “One cool thing about sex is that we are always capable of discovering new things that we like, even if we consider ourselves pretty experienced,” says sex educator Erica Smith. “Trying something new can create this immersive experience that lets us be in the moment and raises sexual arousal.'įortunately, bringing variety into your sex life is easy, even in a long-term monogamous relationship-and trying a new sex position can help you make it happen. 'When we're stressed, it’s often harder to feel desire or to stay in the moment, because our mind is distracted and wandering,” says Justin Lehmiller, Ph.D., Kinsey Institute researcher and member of the Men's Health Advisory Panel. HUMANS NEED SEXUAL variety, and when we’re under stress, we crave novelty even more.
