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Feeling the chill? These sex positions will get you warmed up

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Exeter chapter.

It’s that time of year again; the nights are drawing in; the temperature is dropping and it’s windy af. But don’t despair, we here at HCX have been doing our research and finding you the top sex positions of the month, so you can be getting hot under the covers while it’s tipping down outside.

Doggy

An oldie but a goodie. You can’t argue with it, it’s a stalwart. Bend over, job done.

Pros

  • V. deep
  • You or your partner can use your hands for extra stimulation where you need it most.
  • Can be done pretty much anywhere, shower, over a desk, the list goes on. The point is, it’s versatile.
  • Can get a little rough which is occasionally a plus.

Cons

  • Careful not to arch your back too much as you can strain it if you’re not careful.
  • Depending on the terrain you find yourself on, your knees are gonna graze or bruise.
  • You usually end up faceplanting the bed

An alternative: Try getting into doggy position and then bring your self up so you can stand against a wall. This can make the position more intimate as you and your partners heads are on the same level.

Legs over shoulders

Classic alternative to good old-fashioned missionary. Girl lies on her back, but instead of your feet on the bed you lift them up onto your partners shoulders.

Pros

  • Still get to face your partner, keeps up the intimacy.
  • Allows for deeper penetration and puts you at the perfect angle for him to get to your G-spot.

Cons

  • Depends on your flexibility as to how long you can hold your legs there for. And stretch those hamstrings out before you try it for the first time, because otherwise you’ll be seriously aching the next day.
  • He needs to keep a firm hold on you to make sure his thrusting doesn’t push you away (hang on, I think that’s a good thing… damn)

Speed Bump

So, with this one you start on the bed in doggy-style, and then you lie down onto the bed and just tilt your bum up a bit. It’s rogue but give it a go.

Pros

  • The deepness of doggy, but you get to lie down which is a plus.
  • Your partner can lie down onto you and kiss your neck (if you’re not ticklish).

Cons

  • Your face can get a bit smushed into the bed.
  • You don’t have much control over what happens, so it can be a bit one-sided.

 

Cowgirl

The tried and tested girl on top position, a favourite amongst many a man.

Pros

  • Good eye to eye contact going on in this one
  • You’re in control, whether that means you wanna hold his arms down (oo-er) or just be in charge of the pace for once, you get to be the boss.
  • Always preferred to the alternative ‘Reverse cowgirl’ which is just uncomfortable, and you spend your time looking at their feet. Really don’t see the point of that one.

Cons

  • It’s a lot of effort
  • Potentially an unflattering angle although if you ask your partner he probably doesn’t think so
  • Can potentially hurt

An alternative: When in cowgirl plant your feet onto the bed and do a low squat up and down on your partner. This will be super good for him and makes it easier for you to control the pace.