The position guide
The classics, the bold ones and the right angle.
102 positions, called by the names people actually use. Each one has a frank, practical how-to: who goes where, what it's good for, how to make it more comfortable, and the furniture or props that help. Every position works for any bodies, with or without toys. Go at the pace of whoever is less sure, and stop whenever anything hurts.
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October only
The Witching Hour
Six positions in costume for the season. Hat optional, pumpkins encouraged.
Facing, on the Lap
Spellbound, face to face.
Reverse Cowgirl
A ride at midnight.
Standing, Face to Face
A kiss by the cauldron.
Lotus
Wrapped up in each other's spell.
Reverse in the Chair
Throne for one witch.
Kneeling Embrace
Something wicked, slowly.
Illustrations © Frizenasya via Creative Market
Intensity
Acts
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102 positions
Classics
The ones everybody has heard of, explained properly.
MissionaryAlso: Face to face, one on topOne partner on their back, the other on top facing them. The classic for a reason.SmolderingEasy
Doggy StyleAlso: From behind, DoggyOne partner on hands and knees, the other kneeling behind. Deep, direct and popular.SmolderingEasy
CowgirlAlso: On top, Rider on topOne partner lies back, the other straddles them facing forward and sets the pace.SmolderingEasy
Reverse CowgirlAlso: Reverse riderOn top, facing away. A different angle and a different view.SmolderingModerate
SpooningAlso: Side-lying from behindBoth on your sides, one behind the other. Lazy in the best way.CandlelitEasyGentler on the body
Standing, Face to FaceAlso: StandingBoth standing, facing each other, close enough to kiss. Spontaneous and hot.SmolderingModerate
Coital Alignment TechniqueAlso: CATMissionary shifted up a few inches, so the motion becomes grinding pressure on the clitoris.SmolderingModerate
ScissorsAlso: Scissoring, TribbingLegs interlocked like two pairs of scissors, so you can grind against each other.SmolderingModerate
Leaning Reverse RiderAlso: The Rider, Forward-leaning reverse cowgirlA forward-leaning take on reverse cowgirl. The partner on top faces the other's feet and tips forward, hands resting on their legs.SmolderingEasy
The GripAlso: Legs-crossed missionaryA missionary variant where the partner on top stays up on hands and knees and the receiving partner crosses their legs high over their back.SmolderingEasy
Held KneesAlso: The TominagiThe receiving partner lies back with knees bent high and feet down, and the kneeling partner leans in holding both knees. A steadier, more upright cousin of missionary.SmolderingModerate
Low DoggyAlso: The Hound, Forearms-down doggyDoggy style with the front partner down on their forearms and the kneeling partner upright behind them. A lower, more angled take on the classic.SmolderingEasy
The CocoonAlso: The Toad, Knees-up missionaryA wrapped-up take on missionary: the receiving partner draws their knees high and the top partner lies fully on them in a close embrace.CandlelitEasy
Kneeling AstrideAlso: The CrossThe receiving partner lies back with legs straight and closed, and the other partner kneels upright astride their thighs.SmolderingEasy
The Standing LeanAlso: From Behind, Hands on kneesA free-standing, more upright cousin of standing from behind: no wall, just a gentle forward lean with hands on the knees.SmolderingEasy
The GalleyAlso: Reverse, seated partnerReverse cowgirl with the bottom partner sitting up instead of lying flat, and the rider leaning forward onto their hands.SmolderingEasy
Raised MissionaryAlso: The Super 8Missionary with the receiving partner's legs closed and the top partner pushed up on straight arms, chest lifted, looking down.SmolderingEasy
The ProposalAlso: Kneeling, one knee upBoth partners kneel upright facing each other, each with one foot planted as if proposing, holding each other close.CandlelitEasy
Wide OpenAlso: Wide Opened, Kneeling missionaryMissionary with the top partner kneeling upright and the receiving partner's knees falling wide. Easy, open and very visual.SmolderingEasy
The SphinxA lower, more open take on lying flat from behind: the receiving partner props up on their forearms with one knee drawn out to the side.SmolderingModerate
Side SaddleAn on-top position where the rider sits sideways across the other partner's hips, both legs to one side, like riding side saddle.SmolderingEasy
The Knee RestAlso: The Thigh Master, Knees-up reverse cowgirlReverse cowgirl with the bottom partner's knees raised as a backrest and handhold. Steadier and easier to control than the upright version.SmolderingEasyComfort & Support
Easy on backs, knees and energy levels, with the angle still right.
Side by SideAlso: Supported spooningBoth on your sides, one behind the other, with pillows doing the supporting.CandlelitEasyGentler on the body
Kneeling, SupportedAlso: Supported doggyFrom behind, with a wedge under the hips so knees and back don't do all the work.SmolderingModerateUses a prop
Facing, on the LapAlso: Seated cowgirl, Lap dance positionOne partner seated, the other straddling their lap, facing. Upright and intimate.SmolderingModerate
At the EdgeAlso: Edge of the bedOne partner lies back at the bed's edge, the other stands. Height does the work.SmolderingModerateGentler on the body
The SporkAlso: Half spoonHalf spooning, half missionary. One partner on their back, the other on their side.SmolderingModerateGentler on the body
Tucked LapAlso: The Seated BallA seated, facing-away position where the partner in front hugs their knees into a ball. Cozy, compact and slow.CandlelitModerate
Glowing JuniperThe receiving partner lies back with knees bent while the other sits up between their legs, legs stretched out underneath. Calm, slow and face to face.CandlelitEasy
The Leg LockAlso: Interlocked reverseBoth partners lie stretched out, one on top facing the other's feet, with legs laced together. Slow, low and very close.SmolderingModerate
The WhisperA gentler cousin of lying flat from behind: the receiving partner lies on their front with one knee drawn up, and the other lies along their back, mouth by their ear.CandlelitEasy
The SlideAlso: Lying flat on topThe partner on top lies fully stretched out along the other, chest to chest and legs straight. Movement is a slow glide rather than a bounce.CandlelitEasy
Double DeckerBoth partners lie face up, one stacked on top of the other. The top partner leans back along the bottom partner's body.SmolderingEasy
The Crossed-Leg RiderAlso: The ShipThe partner on top sits upright with legs folded cross-legged, so the movement becomes a slow sway instead of a ride.CandlelitEasy
Kneeling EmbraceAlso: The KneelA kneeling cousin of the lotus: one partner sits back on their heels and the other kneels astride their lap, wrapped in each other's arms.CandlelitEasy
The Lean BackAlso: The SlipThe receiving partner lies back with their legs over the kneeling partner's thighs, and the kneeling partner leans way back on their hands.SmolderingEasy
Reverse Lie-DownAlso: The X-Rated, Flat reverse cowgirlReverse cowgirl taken all the way down: the partner on top lies flat along their partner's legs, face toward their feet.SmolderingModerate
The BlanketAlso: The Peg, Lying-down cowgirlCowgirl laid all the way down: the partner on top lies flat over their partner like a warm blanket, face to face, legs between theirs.CandlelitEasy
The StarThe receiving partner lies back with one knee up; the other partner kneels astride their straight leg and leans back on their hands.CandlelitEasy
The Zen PauseA spooning variation built for stillness: both on your sides, legs tangled, moving as little as possible. Closer to a long embrace than a workout.CandlelitEasy
The Glowing TriangleAlso: Diagonal missionaryA missionary variation where the top partner lies across the receiving partner at a diagonal, legs off to one side. Same closeness, new pressure points.CandlelitEasy
The Rocking HorseOne partner sits cross-legged and leans back on their hands; the other kneels astride their lap facing them and rocks. A relaxed cousin of the Lotus.CandlelitEasyDeeper & Bolder
More depth, more effort, more intensity. Warm up first.
Legs on ShouldersAlso: Deep missionary, Legs upMissionary with the receiving partner's legs up on the other's shoulders. Very deep.After MidnightModerate
The BridgeAlso: Glute bridgeThe receiving partner lifts their hips into a bridge. A strong angle and a workout.After MidnightChallenging
The ButterflyAlso: Edge of the bed, legs upHips at the bed's edge, legs up on the standing partner's shoulders.After MidnightModerate
Standing From BehindAlso: Standing doggyBoth standing, the front partner bent forward against a wall, dresser or bed.After MidnightModerate
The WheelbarrowAlso: Standing wheelbarrowThe front partner on their hands, legs held up by the standing partner. Acrobatic and brief.After MidnightChallenging
The PretzelAlso: Pretzel dipOne partner on their side, the other kneeling and straddling their lower leg.After MidnightModerate
Squatting CowgirlAlso: Frog, SquatOn top, feet flat instead of knees down. Deeper and a real thigh workout.After MidnightChallenging
The Deep FoldAlso: Knees to chest, The anvilThe receiving partner draws their knees toward their chest. As deep as it gets.After MidnightChallenging
Feet to HeartAlso: BandoleerThe receiving partner lies back with knees bent and feet pressed against the kneeling partner's chest. Snug, deep and very face to face.After MidnightModerate
The PillarAlso: The Hero, Legs upThe receiving partner lies back and raises both legs straight up together, held against the kneeling partner's chest. Tight and deep.After MidnightModerate
The Reverse CrouchAlso: The Crouching Tiger, Reverse squatting cowgirlSquatting cowgirl turned around: the partner on top crouches facing the other's feet. Strong legs, full control of depth.After MidnightModerate
The HingeAlso: Leaning-back doggyA doggy variant where the kneeling partner leans way back on their hands. The angle shifts and the front partner does more of the moving.After MidnightModerate
The EagleAlso: Spread eagleThe receiving partner's hips rest on the kneeling partner's thighs and their legs go up and wide on either side of the kneeling partner's head.After MidnightModerate
Kneeling WheelbarrowAlso: One leg up, from behindDoggy style with one of the front partner's legs lifted and held straight back. A grounded, knees-down warm-up for the full wheelbarrow.SmolderingModerate
The CandleAlso: Legs straight upThe receiving partner lies back with both legs pointed straight up, together, like a candle. The kneeling partner holds them close against their chest.SmolderingModerate
Balancing ActA reverse cowgirl variation where the bottom partner's raised knees give the rider something to rest their legs on.SmolderingModerate
The ArchAlso: The Clip, Leaning-back cowgirlCowgirl with a long, slow lean back. The rider faces their partner and arches back onto their hands for a very different angle.SmolderingModerate
The DeckchairAlso: Deck chairOne partner sits back on their hands like a deckchair; the other lies back with their legs up over their shoulders.After MidnightEasy
The Rock 'n' RollerAlso: Rock and rollerA bolder cousin of the Deep Fold: the receiving partner rolls their legs right back over their own body while the other kneels in close.After MidnightModerate
The MermaidHips at the edge, legs held straight up and together like a tail. A tighter cousin of the Butterfly.After MidnightModerate
The Prone TigerFrom behind with the receiving partner lying face down over the seated partner's outstretched legs.SmolderingModerate
The Y CurveThe receiving partner lies face down with their upper body draped off the edge of the bed onto their forearms, while the other partner lies over them from behind.After MidnightModerate
The Shoulder HolderA deeper take on legs on the shoulders: the kneeling partner leans forward onto their hands, folding the receiving partner's legs back.After MidnightModerateKama Sutra-inspired
Adapted from the Kama Sutra, a Sanskrit text on love and living well that is far more than a list of positions. Traditional names alongside plain English.
LotusAlso: Padmasana, Seated lotusBoth sitting up, wrapped around each other. Slow, close and very still.CandlelitModerate
Position of IndraniAlso: Indranika, Knees to the sidesKnees drawn up and out to the sides, named for the queen of the gods in Hindu tradition.SmolderingModerate
The Clasping PositionAlso: Samputa, Legs closed togetherLying fully together, legs outstretched and pressed close. Simple and snug.CandlelitEasyGentler on the body
Splitting the BambooAlso: Venudaritaka, One leg upOn the back, one leg up on a shoulder and one stretched out, switching sides now and then.After MidnightModerate
Congress of a CowAlso: Dhenuka, Standing, bent forwardThe front partner stands and bends forward with hands on the floor or a low surface.After MidnightModerate
Suspended CongressAlso: Standing carry, Lift and carryOne partner lifted and held, legs wrapped around the other's waist, back against a wall.After MidnightChallenging
Half LotusAlso: The BasketA looser take on the lotus: the seated partner keeps one leg out straight while the other sits in their lap facing them. Easier on stiff hips.CandlelitEasy
The Rowing BoatSitting face to face with legs woven together, rocking back and forth like a pair of rowers.CandlelitModerate
Reclining LotusAlso: Lying lotusThe receiving partner lies back with their legs crossed and drawn up toward the chest, and the other partner leans in over them, face to face.SmolderingModerate
The Catherine WheelBoth partners sit leaning back on their hands, facing each other with legs woven together. A playful, slow position with plenty of eye contact.SmolderingModerateFurniture & Props
Wedges, ramps, swings, benches, chairs and the edge of the bed doing the heavy lifting.
Reverse in the ChairAlso: Reverse lap, Seated from behindOne partner sits in an armless chair; the other sits on their lap facing away.SmolderingEasyUses a prop
The PerchAlso: The ChallengeThe front partner crouches on a sturdy low stool or seat, facing away, while the standing partner holds their hips from behind.After MidnightChallengingUses a prop
The WaterfallStart face to face on a lap, then the partner on top lowers their head and shoulders toward the floor. A head-rush of a position.After MidnightChallengingUses a prop
Tabletop WheelbarrowAlso: The PadlockA friendlier wheelbarrow. The receiving partner's hands rest on a table or dresser instead of the floor, with their legs wrapped back around the standing partner's waist.After MidnightModerateUses a prop
The Erotic VSeated on a table's edge with legs straight up and resting on the standing partner's shoulders, arms around their neck.After MidnightChallengingUses a prop
The Squat BalanceThe receiving partner squats on the edge of a sturdy table or counter, facing away and leaning back into the standing partner's chest. Rear entry with a full-body hug.SmolderingChallengingUses a prop
The Stair MasterAlso: On the stairsRear entry on a staircase: the receiving partner leans forward onto the higher steps while the other stands a step or two below. The stairs fix any height difference.SmolderingModerateUses a prop
The Right AngleAlso: TabletopThe receiving partner lies back on a hip-height table with legs wrapped around the standing partner's waist. Like the bed edge, only higher, so nobody has to crouch.SmolderingModerateUses a propAdventurous
Lifted, upside down, balanced on one leg. For days you feel strong, flexible and a little daring. Try them near the bed, and laugh when they don't work.
Full BridgeAlso: The Bridge, The WheelOne partner holds a full backbend while the other stands astride and lowers onto them. Acrobatic, brief and only for the very flexible.After MidnightChallenging
Standing Lean-BackAlso: The ClaspA free-standing carry: one partner holds the other, who wraps their legs around their waist and leans back with arms locked.After MidnightChallenging
The Lap CrouchAlso: The FrogOne partner sits on the edge of the bed and the other crouches on their lap, feet planted, knees up to the chest.After MidnightChallenging
The BackbendAlso: The Backward SlideThe seated partner leans back against the side of the bed; the partner on top straddles them facing in, then arches all the way back to the floor.After MidnightChallenging
Standing WheelbarrowAlso: Floor wheelbarrowThe full wheelbarrow, started from the floor: the front partner on their hands and forearms, the standing partner lifting their hips to hip height.After MidnightChallenging
The Suspended ScissorsA sideways, lifted pose: the receiving partner balances on one hand while the standing partner holds their hips and legs apart like an open pair of scissors.After MidnightChallenging
The LandslideFrom behind with the receiving partner face down and the other sitting up, leaning back on their hands. A downward angle that feels very different.After MidnightChallenging
The CrisscrossA diagonal wheelbarrow. The receiving partner's upper body rests on the bed while their body angles across the standing partner's hips.After MidnightChallenging
The ApeThe bottom partner pulls their knees to their chest; the partner on top sits back onto them facing away, leaning back against their shins.After MidnightChallenging
The PropellerAlso: The HelicopterMissionary turned end to end: the partner on top lies the opposite way, head toward their partner's feet. The halfway mark of the Turning Position.After MidnightChallenging
The Shoulder StandAlso: Candle, Legs up the bodyThe receiving partner rests on their shoulders with hips lifted high and legs running straight up the kneeling partner's body. Steep, bold and best kept short.After MidnightChallenging
The Triumphal ArchAlso: The Triumph Arch, The ArchOne partner sits with legs out straight; the other straddles their lap facing them and lies all the way back along their legs. A deep stretch with a slow, intimate pace.SmolderingChallenging
Ascent to DesireAlso: Freestanding carryA standing carry with no wall at all: one partner holds the other up while they wrap their legs around and lean back. The freestanding cousin of Suspended Congress.After MidnightChallenging
The Lap TopAlso: Legs-up lap sitA seated, face-to-face lap position where the receiving partner leans back and rests their straight legs on the seated partner's shoulders. A bolder spin on Lap Facing.After MidnightChallenging
The Lustful LegAlso: Standing leg-upStanding face to face, the receiving partner raises one leg all the way up so their ankle rests on the other's shoulder. A standing split for the flexible.After MidnightChallenging
The G-ForceThe receiving partner's knees fold toward their chest while the kneeling partner holds their feet and lifts their hips. Intense, steep and all about the angle.After MidnightChallenging
The SupernovaAn on-top position at the bed's edge where the bottom partner slowly slides down until their head and shoulders rest on the floor. A head rush in more ways than one.After MidnightChallenging
The HandstandAlso: Indian Handstand, Indian HeadstandA steeper take on the wheelbarrow: the receiving partner's hands are on the floor and their legs are wrapped high around the standing partner, almost upside down.After MidnightChallenging
The Sideways SambaThe receiving partner bends over the side of the bed with legs angled down to the floor, while the other partner climbs over them from behind with one leg stretched out for balance.After MidnightChallenging