The Position: The Lotus

Description: One partner should be sitting, while the other should sit on top of them, encircling their body with their legs. Here, you may choose between deep kisses, cuddling, and penetration (with a penis, strap-on, or double-sided dildo, for example).

What makes it so good: If you like making eye contact, this one is perfect for you because you'll be with your companion face-to-face. Additionally, in this posture, you'll be able to maximize contact and give each other your whole embrace.

The Position: Spooning

Description: Spooning is not limited to post-coital cuddling; it may even be a part of the main event. While lying on your sides, face your spouse in the same way. You can engage in penetration from behind or use your hands to stimulate each other's genitalia while your partner's arms are wrapped around your torso.

What makes it so good: Tight embraces, full body contact, and back-of-the-neck kisses are what make it so wonderful. Register with us. Hot tip: This posture is also the ideal setting for whispering tender words into your partner's ear.

The Position: Mutual Masturbation

Description: It does count, yes! Both vulnerability and the opportunity to discover more about what the other finds enjoyable are made possible by reciprocal masturbation. Get off with a toy or your hand while you watch your companion masturbate at the same time. Make an effort to maintain eye contact the entire time, or at least glance at your partner's genitalia.

The Position: Legs-Up Missionary

Description: Self-descriptive names are so adorable! When the penis or strap-on is entered, the person on the bottom lifts up their legs, elevating the missionary position to a higher degree of closeness and penetration.

What makes it so good: Deep penetration, plus room to incorporate a toy if desired.

The Position: Sideways 69

Description: This is an additional variation on a traditional sex position when both participants engage in simultaneous oral sex. Try lying on your sides with your faces directed toward each other's genitalia as an alternative to the traditional 69, which had you and your partner lying on top of each other.

What makes it so good: What makes it so good: You'll be able to look your partner in the eye more passionately throughout the position, which sets it apart from standard 69. Bonus: You'll be able to stay in this position longer since you won't be burdened by your partner's weight on top of you or vice versa.

The Position: Make-Out Moves

Description: Remember how sensual a simple kiss used to be. Yes, it still is! Spend the entire sexual encounter kissing. After providing and receiving extended oral sex with eye contact, transition from a passionate and intense make-out to kissing along their neck, chest, and body. If you choose and have permission, leave concealed hickies behind.

What makes it so good: If you're in a long-distance relationship, you can use video chat instead of laying side by side and facing each other. It's really hot and very trusting. Sensation and emotion can be enhanced by simplifying and slowing down.

The Position: The Sexed-Up Snuggle

Description: Grasp each other's arms and legs while lying face-to-face, enacting a bear hug or other loving embrace. When you feel like you can't go much closer, grind on each other to increase penetration or genital stimulation.

What makes it so good: You'll be able to kiss deeply, share intense eye contact and whisper to one another in this intimate position.

The Position: The Tabletop

Description: In this position, one partner will lie face up on their back and the other on top of them. With complete body contact, the person on the bottom will be able to explore and, if wanted, penetrate their partner's genitalia.

What makes it so good: Try this sex position that provides for powerful clitoral stimulation in addition to all that exciting skin-to-skin contact.

The Position: X-Rated

Description: One person will lie down and lift their right leg over their partner's left in this sex position. By crossing their right leg over their partner's left, the other will pull their pelvises together. Your legs will come together to create an X, or "scissors". Combine or increase penetration.

What makes it so good: Slow, deep thrusts can intensify intimacy and prolong the experience.

The Position: Play It Again

Description: Certain sex toys have the ability to sync with music and feel in time with the beat. Make the most amorous use of this technology by utilizing the vibrator to queue up "your" music. Create a seductive playlist to prolong your sexual activity and demonstrate your effort, or create suspense by combining one side by side.

What makes it so good: You and your spouse may contemplate your relationship and shared connection while taking in the extra pleasure of a sex toy in a novel way.

The Position: Clear the Table

Description: This one is undoubtedly familiar to you from your favorite sultry romance book: Try this sexual position where the penetrating partner enters the partner who is sitting on the edge of a table or countertop while the person being penetrated uses their legs to pull their lover closer.

What makes it so good: The primary attractions here are the opportunities for long, passionate kisses and full-arm embraces.

The Position: The Ballet Dancer

Description: With both lovers standing and facing each other, the partner being penetrated should lift and wrap one of their legs around the hips of the other, guiding their partner's penis, strap-on or a dildo inside.

What makes it so good: This intimate, face-to-face position only works if you trust one another in both a physical and emotional sense.

The Position: The Butterfly

Description: One partner should lie down on their back with their legs and feet in the butterfly position (if you've ever had a bikini wax, you'll be familiar). Their partner should penetrate by laying on top of them, holding eye contact.

What makes it so good: Situated face to face, you'll be able to stare deeply into your partner's eyes and kiss them to your heart's content. This position may be particularly comfortable if the partner on the bottom has lower back pain as it'll open up their hips, allowing them to relax into the position and sensations.

The Position: Tantric Massage

Description: While giving your partner a massage without sex as a part of the experience is great, tantric massages can involve massaging the yoni (the labia and clitoris) and/or lingam (the penis). Plus, the practice encourages a spiritual and energetic connection with your partner. You can learn more about this technique here.

What makes it so good: Long, lustful touches, a body-relaxing massage and an intensified emotional connection—need we go on?