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This list of sex positions includes descriptions of sexual activities, including various forms of sexual intercourse and other sexual acts between people. Sexual acts are generally described by the positions the participants take in order to perform those acts.

Genital sex positions

Genital sex involves the mutual contact of each partner's genitals, such as the penetration of a penis or strap-on dildo into a vagina or anus (the specific case of male-female penetration is called "coitus"); however, these positions can also be used without penetration.

Missionary
  • Missionary – penetrating partner on top with direct penetration; receiving partner on bottom, legs partially open.
  • Edge of Bed Missionary – like the standard missionary position, but with the penetrating partner standing and the receiving partner's legs dangling over the edge of a bed or some other platform.
  • Blossoming flower missionary – like the missionary position, the receiving partner is on their back, but they also spread their legs, lift their hips and arch their back; the receiving partner is literally and figuratively opening themself up to their lover, and thus allowing for deeper penetration.
  • Side entry missionary – variant on the missionary position; receiving partner on side; penetrating partner kneeling penetrates from behind.
  • Squashing of the deckchair – receiving partner on bottom, legs pulled up with knees near head; penetrating partner on top, holds partner's legs.
  • Peace sign – receiving partner on bottom, legs tightly closed.
  • Butterfly position – receiving partner lies on their back, penetrating partner stands and lifts receiving partner's pelvis for penetration
  • Coital alignment technique – variant on the missionary position; man enters in missionary position and moves slightly forward so that the base of the penis rubs the clitoris.
  • The stopperage– pressing receiving partner's thighs against their chest
  • The Yawning Position– receiving partner's legs straight up, wide apart
  • Octopus Position– variant on the butterfly, receiving partner rests legs on penetrating partner's shoulders
  • Feet-on-his-shoulders– penetrating partner kneeling, receiving partner rests their legs on penetrating partner's shoulders
  • Viennese Oyster– receiving partner crosses feet behind head (or at least puts their feet next to their ears), lying on their back. Penetrating partner then holds receiving partner tightly round each instep or ankle with full hand then lies on receiving partner full-length. A variation is to have the receiving partner cross their ankles on their stomach, knees to shoulders, and then penetrating partner lies on receiving partner’s crossed ankles with their full weight

From behind

  • Doggy style – penetrating partner inserts from behind; receiving partner on all fours, facing down.
  • Leapfrog – variant on the Doggy position; the receiving partner's torso is lower; also known as "face down ass up".
  • Froggy – variant on leapfrog position; penetrating partner raises their own hips above those of the receiving partner for maximum penetration.
  • Upright doggy – variant on the doggy position; receiving partner kneels upright.
  • Upright doggy pull-back – variant on upright doggy, but receiving partner's arms are pulled backwards gently at the wrists towards penetrating partner. Also called the "whoa girl" position.
  • Spread-eagle – receiving partner lies facing down, legs spread open; penetrating partner on top. Also known as the spider position.
  • Spoons position – both partners lying on their same side facing in the same direction; penetrating partner inserts from behind.
  • Reverse peace sign – variant of peace sign, receiving partner lies face down, knees held together.
  • Inverted Missionary – receiver lies face down on surface with legs spread/closed, and penetrating partner enters receiving partner while she/he lies on stomach (provides good stimulation of the penetrator's testicles, penetrator can reach around and stimulate the clitoris/testicles of the receiver)
  • Camel Ride/Camel-Style – Receiving partner lies on his/her side with the uppermost leg forward. The penetrating partner kneels astride the receiver's lowermost leg, thus gaining access to either vagina or anus. Good for pregnancy, or for overweight partners. Experiment, as one side usually gives better alignment than the other for any given pairing.
  • The Screw – Receiving partner lies on edge of bed or couch with legs bent to one side, pulled slightly toward chest; penetrating partner stands and penetrates from rear. Very effective for women with orgasm difficulties.

Receiving partner on top
  • Cowboy/girl sex position/Amazon position – The penetrating partner lies on his or her back; the receiving partner sits on top of the penetrator facing the penetrator's face. The receiving partner may stimulate the penetrating partner's genitals by reaching behind. Called by the English, "riding St. George."
  • Reverse cowboy/girl/Reverse Amazon/Nero – The penetrating partner lies on their back; the receiving partner sits on top of the penetrator facing AWAY from them; the receiving partner may stimulate the penetrating partner's genitals from this position. Another advantage is that the penetrating partner may view the receiving partner's back, which some find to be an erotic stimulus.
  • Italian chandelier – variant on the above position; receiving partner on top, arching her back; placing her hands on the ground; penetrating partner on bottom.
  • Reverse Cowboy/girl Horizontal – The penetrating partner lies on their back; the receiving partner first sits on top of the penetrator facing away from them then lies down on top of the penetrating partner.
  • Asian Cowgirl – The penetrating partner lies on their back; the receiving partner squats (not kneels) on top of the penetrator facing toward them.
  • Horizontal reverse – variant on the above position; receiving partner on top, facing down with torso lower; penetrating partner on bottom.
  • Full control – If the penetrating partner's waist is sufficiently slim, the receiving partner (while the penetrating partner is fully inserted and their back arched) can bring their knees under their partner's back, thus providing the penetrator support. The penetrating partner in this position is essentially immobile, and the receiver fully controls the intercourse. The intercourse then continues by the receiver's leaning backwards and pushing against the penetrator.
  • The Crabwalk – The penetrating partner lies with their upper back on a low table, couch, chair or edge of bed, keeping their feet flat on the floor and back parallel to floor; the receiving partner straddles other partner, also keeping feet on floor. Receiving partner can assume any of four positions: cowgirl; reverse cowgirl; Italian chandelier; or horizontal reverse. Variation—receiving partner can put ankles over penetrating partner’s shoulders.

Sitting and kneeling
  • Watching the game – variant on the cowgirl position; penetrating partner sits in a chair; receiving partner straddles penetrating partner and sits, facing the penetrating partner, feet on floor; also known as the Lap dance.
  • Armchair – variant on the watching the game; receiving partner sits in a chair; penetrating partner kneels in front of the receiver.
  • Black bee – penetrating partner sits, hands behind on the floor; receiving partner sits on top and leans forward, hands on penetrating partner's shoulders.
  • Furniture – receiving partner on the edge of furniture, legs spread; penetrating partner stands. The receiving partner reclines or sits on the edge of the furniture - sofa, counter, bed, etc. and spreads their legs. The penetrating partner stands or kneels, depending on the height of the furniture, supports the receiving partner's legs with their arms, and penetrates them. In this position, the penetrating partner can adjust the angle of penetration to enter from above or below to effect more stimulation. This position provides a good view for the penetrating partner of the penetration occurring.
  • Persuading of the debtor – penetrating partner is kneeling; receiving partner on back, ankles on each side of penetrating partner's shoulders.
  • Playing of the cello – receiving partner on back, both ankles on one of the penetrating partner's shoulders; penetrating partner kneeling enters from back; also known as Playing of the violin.
  • Please Be Seated – penetrating partner sits on couch or in chair that has armrest; receiving partner sits in penetrating parnter's lap, perpendicular to penetrating partner, with back against armrest of couch or chair.
  • Proposal – receiving partner kneels, legs apart; penetrating partner kneels, one knee on ground.
  • Split level – receiving partner on bottom, legs around penetrating partner; penetrating partner kneels.
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Standing
  • Stand and carry – penetrating partner stands, holding receiving partner; receiving partner wraps legs around penetrator's waist and arms around shoulders.
  • Standing – Both stand using a structure for support. Also known as the "knee-trembler".
  • Wheelbarrow – penetrating partner enters standing; receiving partner has back to penetrating partner and is on bottom lifted by thighs; also known as 'Hoovering of the floor' or 'Hoover Maneuver'.
  • High Heels – Some women carefully select a pair of high heels that are exactly the right height to allow her partner to comfortably penetrate her from behind, while both are standing. A separate height of shoe is usually needed for optimum comfort during face to face standing sex.
  • Harvey Wallbanger – Variant on the stand and carry; receiving partner's back is pressed against a wall or other large vertical surface as a frictional support.
  • Threading the needle – Receiving partner places both hands and one foot on the floor. The penetrating partner stands behind with receiving partner's foot above shoulder, or leg around waist. Penetrating partner is in control of intercourse. Anal penetration may also be possible if desired.
  • Take a Bow – Receiving partner stands with back to penetrating partner and rests hands or elbows on table, armrest of chair or bed with back parallel to floor; penetrating partner grasps receiving partner by the hips and penetrates from behind.

Positions to promote conception
Pregnancy is a potential result of unprotected sex in any position between healthy ovulating females and sexually mature males. Those who follow the advice of old wives' tales seem to believe certain sexual positions produce more favorable results than others. See old wives' tale (section: "Having sex standing up is a contraceptive") and urban legend.

Positions during pregnancy
The goal is to prevent excessive pressure on the belly and to restrict penetration as required by the particular male partner.

Some of the positions below are popular positions for sex during pregnancy.

Less common positions
These positions are more innovative, and perhaps not as widely known or practiced as the ones listed above.
  • Cross – receiving partner on bottom; penetrating partner on top perpendicular.
  • NASCAR – Variant on cross position; receiving partner sits on bed, penetrating partner lays on side, perpendicular.
  • Head to toe – penetrating partner on back, legs spread; receiving partner on back on top, legs spread; both facing different directions,
  • Rocking chair – penetrating partner on bottom; receiving partner on all fours, facing up.
  • K – penetrator and receiver lie on backs, heads pointed away from one another; each places one leg on other's shoulder (using it for bracing) and the other leg out somewhat to the side so that they form a capital K.
  • T-square position – receiving partner on back with knees up and legs apart, penetrating partner lies on side perpendicular to receiver, with penetrating partner's hips under the arch formed by receiver's legs. Good during pregnancy. Partners also have good access with hands to genitals. Good for long sessions of intercourse.
  • Drilling for Oil – receiving partner lies on shoulders with back up against a bed or couch (sort of a head-stand, except on shoulders) and legs folded toward their head. The penetrating partner stands astride and inserts from a standing position. This position might also be referred to as the Hydraulic Jackhammer or the Pile Driver.
  • Spread Eagle Piledriver – Penetrating partner sits on edge of bed, chair or couch with feet spread wide on floor. Receiving partner lays on their back on the floor and drapes their legs and thighs over legs of penetrating partner. Penetrating partner holds knees of receiving partner and controls thrusts. Receiving partner can put pillow under head and shoulders on floor. Also called "The Crossed-Xs" (because the each of the partners' legs forms an "X" with the other partner's legs).
  • The Seventh Posture of The Perfumed Garden is an unusual position not described in other classical sex manuals. The woman lies on her side. The man faces her, straddling her lower leg, and lifts her upper leg on either side of his body onto the crook of his elbow or onto his shoulder. While some references describe this position as being "for acrobats and not to be taken seriously,"Hooper, Anne. Anne Hooper's Kama Sutra, page 115. DK Publishing others have found it very comfortable, especially during pregnancy.
  • The Axe – receiving partner on their front, anal area in the air. Penetrating partner inserts penis into anus/vagina from behind with one leg in the air and one keeping him balanced. Move the leg in the air up and down to have maximum amount of thrusting.

Male-male genital sex

A variety of sexual positions are possible for penile-penile frottage, or Frot, including reclining, sitting, kneeling, and standing.

In King of Clubs position both partners recline on their backs, one partners legs over the other, somewhat similar to double Y in women. *

While facing his partner in close proximity a man can masturbate his and his partner's penises simultaneously with one hand. He can also masturbate their penises with the foreskin of one penis over the glans of the other in a position called docking. Circumcised men can also use a sex toy called a "docking sleeve," a tube-shaped device made of silicon, rubber or Cyberskin which takes the place of the foreskin.

Female-female genital sex

Tribadism is female-female genital sex; also called tribbing, scissoring, donut bumping, bumping squids, etc. Two female partners rub their vulvas together until orgasm. Tribadism done with both partners lying on their backs, genitals facing each other, is known as scissors , bumping cunts or double Y. It can also be done with one partner on her back and the other in a kneeling position with one leg between the other's legs and the other outside; this usually requires one of the legs of the lying-down partner to be held up - preferably on the shoulder of the kneeling partner.

Oral sex positions

Cunnilingus

  • The Bend-over bloom – active partner is seated on a low chair, stool, or hot tub seat; woman stands facing away and bends over at the waist using one hand on the ground to brace herself and the other to masturbate her partner while the partner performs cunnilingus and/or anilingus.
  • Muffdiving position – woman lies on her back with her legs spread open (with or without her knees bent) while her partner buries his or her face in the woman's crotch to give her cunnilingus.
  • Buried in muff – partner lies on his/her back while the woman kneels with her legs at his/her sides and her crotch on his/her mouth for cunnilingus. Humorously popularised in the Monty Python song "Sit On My Face" (1980). This position is also known as a 'Moustache Ride'

Fellatio

  • Face missionary or Missionary face intercourse – while his partner lies on his or her back, man assumes the missionary position but adjusted forward so as to copulate with his penis in his partner's mouth, usually to achieve deep throat penetration. Partner's head may or may not be rested on a pillow.

  • The Glory Hole – man inserts his penis into a hole in the wall while someone (usually a complete stranger unseen by him) gives him fellatio from the other side of the wall. Glory holes have been featured in the movies Porky's, The Sweetest Thing and Scary Movie, and in the video game Grand Theft Auto San Andreas (Glory Hole Theme Park).

  • Head back or Upsidedown face – man stands or crouches at the edge of the bed, facing the bed. Meanwhile his partner lies on the bed with his or her head hanging over the edge of the bed backward. The man inserts his penis into his partner's mouth and begins copulating slowly, usually to achieve deep throat penetration.

  • Hanging for head – man hangs from a (pull-up) bar by his hands while his partner performs fellatio on him. The idea here is that while the pain in the hanging man's arms intensifies, so does the general pleasure and orgasm he receives from fellatio.

  • "On your back, Jack" or Lying down for a blow – man lies down on his back while his partner kneels between his (spread) legs or off to his side to perform fellatio on him.

  • "On your knees (please)" or "Kneel before The Man" – man stands while his partner kneels before him (and facing him) to perform fellatio.

  • Sitting down to eat – man stands in front of and facing his partner while his partner sits (e.g., in a chair or on the edge of a bed or bathtub) and bends forward to perform fellatio on him.

  • Standard face – same as "Kneeling before the Man" above, with the addition that the man places one or both of his hands behind his partner's head to brace it while he copulates into his partner's mouth, usually to achieve deep throat penetration.

  • Back handspring meets fellatio – man and partner stand facing in same direction with partner in front of man; she bends backwards until her mouth meets his penis; for balance and leverage she wraps her arms around him and holds the cheeks of his buttocks.

Simultaneous oral sex

  • 69 – simultaneous oral sex; also called "Congress of the Crow" in the Kama Sutra. Each partner may be male or female, lying side-by-side or one on top of the other.
  • belly-to-belly piledriver – belly-to-belly, one partner holds other partner upside down, with other partner's face at partner's genitals to perform oral sex; holding partner can also perform oral sex. Caution--should only be done with small/light other partner and/or strong holding partner. Also called 21 or Standing 69.

Anal sex positions

Most male-female genital sex positions can be adapted anally, especially from behind, although some with difficulty because of the different angles for anal versus vaginal entry. Also vaginal masturbatory positions, such as fingering or fisting, can be adapted anally.

  • Missionary anal: The receptive partner lies on his or her back. In order to achieve optimal alignment, the receptive partner's legs should be in the air with the knees drawn towards the chest. Some sort of support (such as a pillow) under the receptive partner's hips might also be useful. The penetrative partner positions him/herself between the receptive partner's legs. This position is often cited as good for beginners, because it allows them to relax more fully than is usual in the doggy position.

  • Doggy style: The receptive partner is either on all fours, or lies on his or her stomach. The penetrative partner approaches and penetrates from the rear. This position maximizes the depth of penetration, which may be desirable by either or both partners, but can pose the risk of pushing against the sigmoid colon. If the receptive partner is male, this position increases the chances of stimulating the prostate. This position makes easier a more vigorous thrusting action. A variation is the leapfrog position, in which the receptive partner angles the torso downward, with the face resting on (for example) a pillow.

  • Another "rear entry" position involves the receptive partner lying flat and face down, with the penetrative partner straddling the thighs of the receiving partner. This can produce sensations different from the doggy position above.

  • Spooning: The partners lie on their sides facing the same direction. This allows the receptive partner to greatly control initial entry and the depth, speed and force of subsequent thrusting.

  • Cowboy/cowgirl or reverse cowboy/cowgirl: In these positions the receptive partner is on top of and straddling the penetrative partner either facing the penetrative partner or facing away ("reverse") from the penetrative partner. This is a great beginning position, as this position allows the receptive partner more control over the depth, rhythm and speed of penetration. More specifically, the receptive partner can slowly push his/her anus down on the penis, allowing time for the anus muscles to relax around the penis before the receiving partner decides to start riding up and down on the penis.

  • Pick-up – Done on bed for greater intimacy, but can also be done standing up. With the receiving partner on her or his back and the penetrating partner on his knees, the penetrating partner puts the receiving partner's legs on top of his shoulders. The penetrating partner leans in to kiss while inserting his penis into receiving partner's anus. The penetrating partner then wraps arms underneath the receiving partner, lifts the receiving partner off the bed while leaning back for balance. The receiving partner masturbates with one hand while wrapping the other hand around the penetrating partner's shoulders. The penetrating partner is supporting almost the entire weight of the receiving partner's body, and moves the body up and down on top of his penis until ejaculation.

  • Lean back and let him ride – Done on bed. The penetrating partner lounges on bed, puts arms behind him, so that torso is raised off the bed. The receiving partner then squats/lowers himself or herself onto the penis of the penetrating partner. The receiving partner, or rider, then lays down on the bed with the penetrating partner's penis still inside his or her anus and bends the knees, placing feet on each side of the penetrating partner's waist. The rider then uses his or her legs to buck the ass up and down on top of the penetrating partner's penis, while the shoulders and upper back are still resting on the bed. The penetrating partner lounges back and watches while the rider masturbates and squirms/bucks on top of the penetrating partner's penis.

  • Cowboy and horse – Done on floor, bed, backyard lawn or the open plains. Also, good for big receiving partners and smaller penetrating partners. The receiving partner gets down on his hands and feet (not knees) and sticks ass into air with his knees bent. Penetrating partner inserts penis into receiving partner's ass and then leans chest down over the back of the receiving partner, wrapping one arm around receiving partner's chest and grabbing the receiving partner's penis with the other hand. The receiving partner then straightens knees and lifts ass into air while the penetrating partner still inside is lifted up as well. Performed best if penetrating partner can wrap left leg around left leg of receiving partner, and similarly with the right leg -- in this way the receiving partner is completely holding up the weight of the penetrating partner and can buck around like a horse while the penetrating partner masturbates the receiving partner.

  • Cradle – Done in chair, or couch. The penetrating partner sits on couch and the receiving partner sits horizontally in the lap of the penetrating partner. The penetrating partner inserts penis into anus of the receiving partner while he wraps one arm around the shoulders/back of the receiving partner and the other arm around the knees/legs, and picks up receiving partner to craddle him or her. The receiving partner masturbates while the penetrating partner rocks the receiving partner back/forth and up/down on top of his penis.

  • The dancing dolphin – Done in a spa or swimming pool. The penetrating partner seats him or herself on spa/pool step, so that lower back is arched yet firm. The receiving partner then slowly sits herself or himself onto the penis/strap-on of the penetrating partner. The receiving partner then swivels in the water with the penetrating partner's penis/strap-on still deep inside her or his anus; using the spa/pool water to aid in anal lubrication and cooling. The penetrator then slides off the step to thrust the anal probe deep into his/her partners ass, while the receiving partner treads water and masturbates.

Mutual masturbation positions

Non-penetration

  • Frottage Frottage is when a person rubs his or her genitals on their partner. This commonly is done rubbing genitals against the buttocks or their genitals.

  • Dry humping The act of frottage while still clothed. This act is common, although not essential in the raunchy dance style known as "Grinding". It is done in the same fashion as frottage.

  • Humping The act of thrusting sexual organs against the surface of non-sexual objects, clothed or unclothed.

  • Handjob The act of grasping the male penis in varied positions and moving your hands down towards the base of the penis and upwards to the tip.

  • Clitoral rubbing Also called 'Petting the Pussy;' this is done by rubbing the surface of the clitoris with one's hands.

Penetration

  • Fingering/Fingerbanging/Finger Fucking Fingering is the act of extending 1 or more fingers from your hand and inserting them into the anus or vagina. The fingering is generally done by the middle and/or index finger.

  • Shocker This Fingering position is done by making the ring finger and thumb touch each other, and extending the unused fingers, keeping the first and second fingers together. Index and middle finger is inserted in the vagina, and the pinky in the anus. Thumb may be used for stimulating the clitoris. Also referred to as "going to town with one in the brown" and "two in the pink, one in the stink".

  • Female shocker The Female is done by making a shape with your hands, like you were holding a red wine glass, and inserting your thumb up the anus and stimulating the scrotum with your fingers.

  • Fisting A Technique where the entire hand is inserted into the vagina or anus, usually by the use of large amounts of lubricant, and relaxation. The hand is not actually made into a fist, but the thumb is placed between the Middle and Ring fingers, hence the alternate name 'duck-billing'.

  • Manic fingering Any fingering done by rapidly inserting and deserting fingers.

  • Punch fucking A piston-like penerative act whereby the fist is rapidly inserted and removed from the receiving partner's vagina or anus.

  • Using vibrators/dildos Use of an inanimate objects to penetrate a female vagina/anus, or a male's anus.

Other sex positions

  • Intercrural intercourse or interfemoral sex – with the penis between the partner's thighs, perhaps rubbing the vulva, scrotum or perineum.
  • Mammary intercourse (otherwise tittyfuck, bombay roll, Russian style or Spanish sex) – with the penis between the breasts.
  • Pearl necklace – with the penis ejaculating around partner's neck, with semen resembling a string of pearls.
  • Axillary intercourse – with the penis in the armpit, since the 'recieivng' person has two armpits they can accept two partners simultaneously, this is called the 'chicken dance'.
  • Footjob - using the feet to stimulate the penis.
  • Nasal sex – using the nose as a probe that can be inserted into the vagina, the anus, the navel, the mouth, the ear, the nostril or even the mouth of the urethra of a partner.

Use of special apparatus

Most sex acts are typically performed on a bed or other platform. As the range of supports available increases, the range of positions that are possible increases (for example, see the sitting and standing positions above).

Various forms of erotic furniture and other apparatus such as fisting slings and trapezes have been used to facilitate even more exotic sexual positions.

Group sex

Various assemblages of people may participate in group sex, having the common characteristic structure of participating in a sexual act.

  • Both flavours – A third person performs oral sex on a male/female couple while they engage in vaginal sex.
  • Circle jerk – A group of males or couple masturbating one another in turn.
  • Daisy chain – A group of men, women, or both, each performing oral sex on the next; also a group of men simultaneously penetrating and being penetrated by each other anally in a chain formation.
  • Elephant walk – A group of men form a circle where each with one hand holds the penis of the man behind him and with the other hand inserts his thumb into the anus of the man in front of him.
  • Exhibitionism
  • Gang bang – A woman or man has sexual intercourse with a large group of men. If it is a man who has sex with a large group of women, it is known as a reverse gang bang.
  • Isosceles lock – In which three women and/or men perform oral sex in a triangular configuration.
  • Orgy– In which a large group of men and women have intercourse with each other.
  • Voyeurism– in which a person receives sexual gratification from watching others' sexual activity
  • Lucky Pierre – A man has vaginal sex with a woman, while himself being anally penetrated by another man. The term can also be used for similar all male activities.
  • Mantrain – A group of males in a line, coupled to each other like train cars through anal penetration. This sometimes forms a full circle, and sometimes there's a woman at the front of the chain. It can also include multiple women if they use strap-on dildoes.
  • Double-mantrain – Two mantrains that connect in the middle with a woman in double vaginal double anal penetration (see below).
  • Napoleon's hat – A man vaginally penetrates one woman while orally performing upon a second woman. The two women engage in sexplay from the waist up.

Multiple penetrations

Penetration may be accomplished by fingers, toes, sex toys (especially women wearing strap-on dildos), or - most classically - penises.

 

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