Winter can be a major bummer. Between the minimal daylight hours, the cold and the often-gray weather, it’s hard to get motivated to leave the house. Hard to go out with friends. Hard to get to the gym. Life gets boring! It’s no wonder so many of us wait for spring with bated breath to start living our lives again. And sometimes our sex lives feel like they need to thaw out too.
But winter doesn’t have to be all bad news. You could, for example, use winter as a springboard to reinvigorate your intimate life and have some seriously good sex. I know, I know. It sounds a little silly — like, no, I want to hibernate and carb-load, thanks. But think about it. Sex gets your heart rate up, it keeps you warm, and can easily be done once the sun has gone down — and it can provide some much-needed endorphins when the inevitable winter blues strike.
To get started, we put together some fun and exciting (but reasonable and attainable for people who aren’t double-jointed) sex positions to get you out of your winter rut. These positions are just enticing enough to keep things interesting without feeling like you have to become a contortionist. They should feel good — really good — but even if they don’t lead you to new heights of orgasm, you might get a few good laughs trying. Test them out and start actually looking forward to those long winter nights.
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Scissors
Image Credit: Ashley Britton/SheKnows This position works well when both partners have a vagina or when one of them has a penis. One partner lies on their side while the other straddles the bottom leg. It’s simple, effective, and great for rubbing clitorises together or for smaller controlled thrusts.
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The Crab
Image Credit: Ashley Britton/SheKnows The penetrating partner has their body below and the receiving partner is above. With the right angle, this can be great for G-spot stimulation — and also an intense arm and ab workout. When you get tired, it’s a quick transition to missionary or other positions where the receiving partner’s legs are in the air.
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The Bounce
Image Credit: Ashley Britton/SheKnows Swap a chair for an exercise ball and enjoy the extra thrust that comes with bounce. The receiver in this position will have better control. For extra intimacy (and stability), have the penetrating partner wrap their arms around the receiving partner.
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Coital alignment technique
Image Credit: Ashley Britton/SheKnows This position is designed to provide clitoral stimulation during penis-in-vagina penetration. Start in the missionary position and then have the penetrating partner lower down so that your chests are close together. The penetrating partner should tilt their pelvis down and slide their entire body toward the receiving partner’s head. The base of the penetrating partner’s penis should stimulate the receiving partner’s clitoris.
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The Cuddle Squat
Image Credit: Ashley Britton/SheKnows The penetrating partner sits slightly reclined with their legs out, and the receiving partner squats overtop, lifting their hips. It can be helpful for the penetrating partner to wrap their arms around the receiving partner for stability. This one is especially cozy for cold winter nights, since you’re hugging and cuddling the whole time.
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Pillow-Boosted Doggy
Image Credit: Ashley Britton/SheKnows Let’s be real: sometimes winter is an energy drain. As a modification on doggy, this position has the receiving partner’s hips lifted on pillow while the penetrating partner thrusts. For extra enjoyment, the receiving partner can keep their legs as close together as possible.
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Sideways Missionary
Image Credit: Ashley Britton/SheKnows Change things up and turn missionary on its side. The receiving partner can wrap their legs around the penetrating partner to aid in thrusts or just get their bodies even closer. You’ll be close enough (all curled around each other!) that the body heat will keep you from getting any winter chills.
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The Lazy Lay
Image Credit: Ashley Britton/SheKnows If you’re stuck inside during a lazy winter day, try this low-effort position for both partners. The receiving partner lies on their back and puts their legs over the penetrating partner, who lies on their side. It feels great, allows ample access for clitoral stimulation, and you can lie down the whole time. Amazing.
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Anal Cowgirl
Image Credit: Ashley Britton/SheKnows If you want to try something new this winter, this position can be used by partners of any sex. Just like Cowgirl, the penetrating partner lies down while the receiving partner slowly lowers themselves onto the penetrating partner. This is a good position if you’re looking to change up power dynamics or take anal at your own speed. As with all things anal, make sure to use plenty of lube.
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Lend a Hand
Image Credit: Ashley Britton/SheKnows This position doesn’t require any penetration and gives you a good cuddle while you’re at it. One partner gets into a bear-hug type position from behind and reaches their hand to stimulate the other partner. It’s a good time to explore each other’s bodies and be communicative about what does and doesn’t feel good.
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