Best sex positions: The Top 40

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Best sex positions: The Top 40

2015 is the year to really heat things up in the bedroom!
Romance between you and your partner in the bedroom slowing down? Getting tired of trying the same old positions? Or maybe you fancy a bit of fun outside the bedroom? We have the top 40 sex positions everyone needs to know about!

Trying new positions isn't just for that exciting honeymoon period, anyone can rekindle the spark with their long-term partner by trying something new in 2015. You don't have to be super flexible or wildly adventurous either - we have ideas for anyone to try!

Whether you decide to spice things up with a 'sultry saddle' one night, or try a 'spider' the next, we've included easy-to-follow pictures along with a full explanation, difficultly rating and a fun rating - you can even click through to read more about every position.

Why not work your way through the gallery until you get to number one - the most popular of all our sex positions, as voted for by you. That one must be pretty close to guaranteed satisfaction, then!

Every sex position worth knowing about is right here, so take a look and we guarantee things in your bedroom will be becoming less of a flicker and more of a full-blown fire in no time!

 

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The Sultry Saddle

The Sultry Saddle
Great for...
If you want to try something new, sideways sex is a great place to start!
How does it work?
He lies down with his knees bent and legs apart, and you sort of slot in the middle at right angles to his body. With one hand on his chest, and the other on his lower leg, rock back and forth until he's hitting the right spot.
The turn ons
It's all about you and you can wiggle around until it feels just right.
The turn offs
It might take a bit of practice to get it right, but hey, who's complaining?
Difficulty rating 2/5
It can take a while to get the positioning just right.
Fun rating 3/5
If the trickiness doesn't slow down your fun - it's a winner!
You say: 'Excellent position. You have to try it'

 

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The Squat

Great for...
You. Gives you the most amazing sensation.
How does it work?
Quite simply, he lies on the bed and you squat on top of him. Yup, that's it. Then you raise yourself up and down on him, leaning on the bed, his hands or his chest.
The turn-ons
This will stimulate you in ways you never thought possible.
The turn-offs
You look pretty stupid and you have keep your balance and make sure you don't tip forward - that could be rather painful for him.
You say: 'This position rocks - my boyfriend loves it too'

 

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Face to face

Great for...
Slow, relaxing sex
How does it work?
You basically sit opposite each other and then you slide into his lap and sit on top of him. You then join your legs behind him and he put his feet together to provide a kind of cradle for you. You then just rock on him.
The turn-ons
This often produces a simultaneous orgasm, as you both build up together to climax.
The turn-offs
It may be a bit tame and slow for some people.
You say: 'My partner and I tried this in the bath'

 

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Standing up

Great for...
Hitting your G-spot
How does it work?
You turn to face the wall, stand around two feet away and stick your bum out a little. He then enters you. Possibly bending his knees to make it easier for access.
The turn-ons:
You get to thrust backwards using the wall and it's a whole lot easier than doing it standing up face-to-face
The turn-offs:
You've got to stand up... which in itself is possibly a turn-off, as it involves more effort than normal

 

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The Scissors

Great for... Intimate sex
How does it work? Easy to do, complicated to explain. So you lie facing each other and put your top leg over his hip. He grabs your bum and then you out your arm round his waist and push your bottom leg against his leg.
The turn-ons
You'll be rubbing your clitoral area on his groin and you get to kiss each other.
The turn-offs
A little boring and pedestrian for some.
You say: 'It's not visually exciting but physically it's amazing'

 

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The Spider

Great for...
Long slow intercourse
How does it work?
Start with her sitting facing and astride him. The the woman lies back, followed by the man until each partner's head in between the other's legs. Then each partner can bring their knees up and hold onto the other's legs. Now all you need to do is slow, wiggling movements to keep each other aroused for a long time.
The turn-ons
This is a very lazy, enjoyable position that can keep you happy for a long time
The turn-offs
There's not a lot of action and movement, which could be boring for some

 

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Woman on top

Great for...
Both of you
How does it work?
Get the man to lay down on the bed with his legs out in front of him. Now climb on top like a cowgirl and let him penetrate you. You can then lean back and hold onto his ankles or knees if he lifts them up. You can now control the pace now and also tease him.
The turn-ons
He'll love it, because the view is great and you should like it because you're in charge
The turn-offs
You have to do all the work. Also, some women find that the deep penetration can hurt if their partner is quite large.

 

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Speed bump

Great for...
Fast and passionate sex
How does it work?
You lie out flat on your stomach with a cushion under your belly and pelvic area. He lies on top of you, you spread your legs and he enters you, you'll be orgasming for England before you know it!
The turn ons
It's a great position for a quickie as things can get quite fast and furious.
The turn offs
The skin-to-skin contact can mean you get a bit on the sweaty side, and it's not the most romantic of positions.
Difficulty rating: 2/5
You just lie down with your face in the pillow - he goes for it
Fun rating: 2/5
Your man will probably enjoy it a bit more than you, but worth a go all the same!
You say: 'It's the easiest way to reach orgasm'

 

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The Manhandle Her

Great for:
You - he gets to play with you in all the right places.
How does it work?
No beds needed for this one - you can try it anywhere in the house, although you might want to be near a wall for balance. Stand in front of him and get yourself into a position where it's easy for him to enter you from behind (you might need to bend forward to start with) and then slowly straighten up, ensuring his penis stays in you.If you find it awkward, then you can stay leaning forwards, in which case he can still hold onto you.Then when you're both ready, he can start thrusting - there's not a whole lot you need to do except lean back and enjoy yourself!
The turn-ons:
If you tend to achieve a better orgasm from multiple areas of stimulation then this one is for you as he can rub your breasts and clitoris at the same time.
The turn-offs:
Keeping your balance
Difficulty rating: 2/5
Nice 'n' easy unless you're completely different heights.
Fun rating: 4/5
Perfect for those moments when you want to have sex right now
You say: 'This is really good in the bath or shower'

 

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Edge of Heaven

Great for...
Female orgasm
How does it work?
The man sits on the edge of the bed, with his legs down on the floor. Then you shuffle into his lap and onto him, with your legs resting on the bed, while he either holds your hands to stop you tipping backwards. Now you can start moving as fast or as slowly as you want.
The turn-ons:
You get very deep penetration and he gets to do most of the work, while you jiggle about on top.
The turn-offs:
Be careful you don't tip over!

 

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Sexy Spoons

Great for...
Slow, intimate sex.
How does it work?
You lie in bed on your side. He spoons you from behind, entering you slowly to make bedtime cuddles that bit more interesting.
The turn-ons
You feel really close and intimate, as well as getting an amazing orgasm!
The turn-offs
It can be a bit awkward at first, but stick with it.
Difficulty rating: 2/5
Super-easy - once again he does all the work. Hooray!
Fun rating: 4/5
Whether you like it fast or slow, this position is a definite winner.
You say: 'Perfect for a lazy Sunday morning and surprisingly sexy, as well'

 

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Corridor Canoodling

Great for... A quickie in the afternoon.
How does it work? Find an area at home where two walls are really close together like a corridor or in the bathroom. He leans against one wall and shuffles down so he's in a sitting position with his feet pushed against the other wall/ bath.You then climb on top of him with his legs supporting your whole weight and let your feet dangle either side. You then go for it like you would in a sitting position thrusting back and forth on top of him.
The turn-ons: It's perfect for exciting, spontaneous sex when you just have to have each other!
The turn-offs: He'll need a lot of strength in his legs to hold the position for the duration and it might take you a little while to get the hang of it.
Difficulty rating: 4/5 It is one of our trickier positions, but it's definitely worth it when you get it right.
Fun rating: 3/5
The excitement of being pushed up against a wall will really get you both going.
You say: 'This one rocks. We love doing it in the bathroom'

 

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The Galloping Horse

Great for... Both of you
How does it work? The man sits on a chair with his legs outstretched in front of him. You climb aboard and stretch your legs out straight behind him. He clings onto your arms and you lean back holding on to him for support. You're in control, so then push back and forth on top of him as fast or as slow as you like.
The turn-ons: He gets a good view and you get deep penetration.
The turn-offs: It might be uncomfortable for you to keep your legs stretched out for any length of time
You say: 'This one got the thumbs up - very comfortable and it really hit my G-spot '

 

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The Good Spread

Great for... Mind-blowing sex with you in the driver's seat.
How does it work? Get your man to lie flat on his back, then climb on top of him and slowly start to spread your legs out as far as you can get them. Then place your hands on his chest and rock back and forth.
The turn-ons: The wider apart you get your legs, the deeper the penetration will be - good news for you and your man.
The turn-offs: The stretch on your legs can start to hurt after a while.
Difficulty rating: 3/5
You might need to do a bit of limbering up first!
Fun rating: 4/5 Who doesn't enjoy being in charge?
You say: 'This is one of the best sex positions as it helps to feel her cervix and the deeper feeling of penetration indeed '

 

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Kneeling Fox

Great for... Deep penetration.
How does it work? You get on your hands and knees and lean forward on your arms. He kneels, grabs hold of your waist and enters you from behind.
The turn-ons: Most men loves the thrill of a 'doggy-style' position so this is bound to get him going.
The turn-offs: You don't get to look at each other and you can't kiss so it's not the most intimate of positions.
Difficulty rating: 2/5 He's working the hardest but you've got to keep in sync with him.
Fun rating: 3/5 You'll have really fast and thrilling sex that will leave both your hearts racing.
You say: 'It's not the most romantic, but for G-spot stimulation, 'doggy-style' and this position are the best'

 

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Melody Maker

Great for... A mindblowing orgasm
How does it work? This one's a bit more tricky than normal and you'll probably need a small footstool or comfy chair. Sit on the chair sideways and lean backwards so your head is pointing downwards.Now get your fella to kneel between your legs and enter you. You may find it helps if you hold hands so that he can support you
The turn-ons: Having your head pointing down means that you'll get an amazing rush of blood, especially when you reach orgasm.
The turn-offs: It can feel a bit odd at first and you may not be able to stay there too long
Difficulty rating: 3/5 Not that difficult once you get used to it, but the initial leaning back can be tricky.
Fun rating: 5/5 The strength of the orgasm makes this one a real firecracker!
You say: 'Woah - can't thank you enough for this one '

 

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The Man Trap

Great for... Orgasmic, week-night sex, when you've not got the energy to really go for it.
How does it work? We're all for banning the missionary position on goodtoknow, but we have to admit this one's not too far off. You lie on the bed and he gets on top of you. He then thrusts in and out but while doing so, you wrap your legs around his.It gives you a bit more power to control his speed and rhythm and if you arch your back slightly, you'll really start to feel the benefits.
The turn-ons: He gets to do his stuff but he'll get aroused by your legs entwining around him. The feeling of him rubbing against you should also give you a really powerful orgasm.
The turn-offs: If you're trying to break away from him-on-top, you-on-bottom sex then this is maybe not that different. But there's no harm in easing yourself into some of the more adventurous moves.
Difficulty rating: 1/5 All you have to do is lie there and catch him in your man-trap!
Fun rating: 2/5 An oldie, but a goodie.

 

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Hit the Spot

Great for... Hitting a woman's G-spot
How does it work? The woman lies on her stomach with her hips swivelled sideways and her legs bent. Now the man kneels between his partner's legs and leans forwards with his arms on either side of her. Now it's up to the man to do the work.
The turn-ons: As its name suggests, this position is designed to hit your G-spot - that's good enough for us!
The turn-offs: Some women might not enjoy being face down and not able to look at their fella.
You say: 'Wow - I'm getting excited just thinking about this position'

 

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Magic Bullet

Great for... Hitting your G-spot.
How does it work? Lie face up on the bed with your legs straight up in the air. Your man kneels on the bed behind you, holds onto your legs for leverage and thrusts!
The turn-ons: With one hand he can push your legs together so he feels fuller inside you and with the other he can touch you wherever he likes.
The turn-offs: Your legs can get a bit achey.
Difficulty rating: 2/5 Another position for lazy girls, but it will give your legs a bit of a stretch.
Fun rating: 2/5 It's good, but some of you might like to be a bit more involved
You say: 'Phew - I thought this would be a bit tricky, but we both found it easy. 9/10 for us'

 

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The Slippery Nipple

Great for... Those days when you don't have the energy to really go for it.
How does it work? He sits upright and you lie flat out on your back. You then put your legs round him and shuffle on. He does all the work - you just have to lie back and enjoy yourself!
The turn-ons: He has his hands free so he can caress your breasts, or whatever he likes.
The turn-offs: Not so good if you like to take control.
Difficulty rating: 1/5 Definitely a position for gym-o-phobes!
Fun rating: 3/5 He does the strenuous stuff, you get all the attention - sounds good to us!
You say: 'Great fun and it gives you a flat stomach!'

 

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Reverse cowgirl

Great for... Hitting that magic G-spot.
How does it work? Well, it's sort of a cross between doggy-style and the classic Woman-On-Top position. Your man lies flat on the bed with his legs hanging over the edge.You climb on top of your man but face away from him and lean forward with your arms, resting on his knees or thighs. Angle his penis downwards slightly and let him enter you. Then rock back and forth for an incredible, G-spot-hitting sensation.
The turn-ons: You control the speed, angle and movement and if you enjoy watching yourself having sex in the mirror, this position will give you the best view.
The turn-offs: Not so much physical contact.
Difficulty rating: 2/5 You should pick it up very quickly and can tailor it to your fitness.
Fun rating: 5/5 Your man will go wild for this and you'll feel like the sexiest woman alive!
You say: 'I always try this one at the start'

 

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Tight Squeeze

Great for... Spur-of-the-moment sex
How does it work? Although this position can just about be done on the bed, it probably works better in a more spontaneous location, such as a table, kitchen work surface, chair, desk... if you get our meaning. The woman sits on the surface with her legs wrapped around the man's waist and squeezing him. The man stands facing the woman and she can wrap her arms around his back to keep herself upright.
The turn-ons:This works well for spur-of-the-moment sex, and can be done in quite a small space - that should be enough of a turn-on, if that's why you're trying it.
The turn-offs: You probably need to be quite fit to keep this up for longer than a few minutes.
You say: 'Me and my boyfriend did one similar to this. He did all the work, I just laid back and enjoyed it!'

 

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Lust and Thrust

Great for... Close-up contact
How does it work?The woman is lying on her back on the edge of bed, using her forearms to support her weight, with her legs dangling down. The man now stands in front of her, leaning forwards with his hands beside her hips and, as the name suggests, thrusts.
The turn-ons: As the woman, you get to do minimal work, enjoy the view and stimulate yourself at the same time if you can balance on one arm.
The turn-offs:Your fella's stamina could be a factor - but then it might be good for him!
You say: 'I think it's one of the best. The penetration was deep and the feeling was great - I hadn't thought of anything like it before.'

 

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Half off the bed

Great for... Hitting your G spot
How does it work? You simply lie on your bed, with your legs on the floor. He stands up and enters you, while you hook your legs round his legs ors, if you can manage it, round his waist. He then does all the work, thrusting into you.
The turn-ons You get to lie back and do nothing 'and' your G-spot should get a tickling.
The turn-offs If your fella isn't fit enough, this might have to stop before it's begun, as it takes a fair bit of stamina.
You say: 'Works like a charm'