Ways To Switch Up Missionary Position — Because If It’s Not Broke, Why Fix It?

We see so much online about trying out the craziest sex positions or contorting into weirdly athletic shapes in the name of getting off. And while I am a huge fan of spicing things up and pushing my body to the limit when it comes to sex — sometimes all I need is some good ole’ fashioned missionary to really hit the spot. The pillow princess in me demands it. And for a lot of people, missionary is actually all they need. I mean, what’s sexier than having your partner on top of you, looking into your eyes as they fuck you? I can’t think of much else.

But despite how content you may feel in just missionary, I would be lying to you if I told you switching it up — even just a little — won’t do wonders for your sex life. Variation is good, and sometimes our bodies get so used to the same sex acts that they stop having the same pleasurable effects. But don’t worry, you don’t have to go and bust out the Kama Sutra. You can still stay in the comfy, vanilla sex land of missionary you oh-so enjoy, but it doesn’t hurt to bend a leg or twist a torso here and there — especially if the results can be orgasmic.

For all my missionary lovers out there, here are a few sex positions where you’ll get what you want, all while trying something slightly new.

Plank

Instead of your partner lying on top of you, scoot to the edge of the bed so that they can essentially “plank” over you, with their legs on the bed and then leaning over you. Bend your legs so that your feet are on both sides of you, and proceed to wrap your legs around your partner. You’re experimenting with a new angle here that might even result in an orgasm.

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Sometimes, a change of location will make all of the difference. Instead of the bed, move to an armchair so that you’re lying in it sideways. Your partner can then stand over you and push your knees slightly to your chest.

Desk Chair

You don’t have to really change much to get in this position except pushing your knees all the way to your chest and having your partner have their knees on both sides of you instead of just laying on top of you. All you’re doing is changing your leg position, but just by doing that, you’re increasing depth and making the sex feel more intense. Also, who doesn’t want to be folded like a desk chair?

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Have your partner move from just laying on top of you to going on their knees, still bent over you. Then, have them wrap an arm around your waist and lift up your torso to meet theirs (your head and shoulders still stay on the bed). You’ll feel deeper penetration, and you get to be kind of lifted in the air, all while technically remaining a pillow princess.

Iris

This one is super easy to switch into if you’re already in missionary (which I know you are). Instead of laying with your hips flat on the bed, simply twist them to the side so that your back and head are still on the bed, but your butt is touching your partner’s crotch. You’re still looking eye-to-eye in a super intimate position, but you’ll definitely feel a different sensation through this rear penetration.