5 Intimate Sex Positions Designed to Bring You Closer (Literally!)

These postures will facilitate intimacy and connection between you and your lover.

What is it about having sex that binds us to one another? According to some research, post-coital hugging may be a contributing factor. Nevertheless, there is unquestionably something special about spending time nude, enjoying one another, and bonding in the distinct physical and emotional sense that sex offers.

Certain positions are preferable to others, even though all forms of intercourse can foster connection. Partners can feel more connected when they are in positions that allow them to be physically close to one another, look each other in the eyes, and have more access to their bodies.

This is a playlist of carefully chosen postures that encourage greater intimacy.

The Love Seat: Comfy and Close

I have to confess that I adore the Love Seat. I've done it in my parents' recliner while they were on vacation, so it has a way of making me feel safe and loved while also transporting me back to the comforts of home.

Because partners are encircling each other in their arms, this position is ideal for intimacy. The giving partner can hold the receiving partner against their chest while the receiving partner wraps their legs around their waist.

Additionally, it's an excellent position for the providing partner to unwind and enjoy the intimacy and closeness it offers while the receiving partner can manage depth and speed.

Pancake With A Pillow: As Close as You Can Get

As a deep penetration position, Pancake With a Pillow puts you and your partner as near as possible while providing more depth for the receiving partner. The providing partner can reach more profound than in any other missionary-type position by raising the legs and hips. Placing the cushion beneath the neck increases the head for a comfortable, deep kiss while placing it beneath the hips tilts the pelvis upward and supports the lumbar region.

Especially if my male partner's penis is more average in size, this is one of my favorite positions. (I get injured when longer penises strike my cervix.) You get to touch a lot of your partner's body, and it feels vulnerable yet intimate.

An excellent bonus is that a well-positioned pubic bone on top can also activate the clitoris.

Crotch Lift: Athletic Intimacy

The Crotch Lift position is intimate and physically demanding. Standing, the giving partner holds the receiving partner beneath their knees and raises them to allow them to pass through. Watch out—this requires a lot of arm, shoulder, and leg strength!

To relieve some of the pressure on the giving partner, it can be simpler to hold the receiving partner against a wall. This position has a pleasant intimacy element because the receiving partner must still have a tight relationship with the giving partner.

This position works well for a quickie, but it's also ideal for feeling intimate and looking into each other's eyes. It can be a pleasant middle ground between something quick and something personal, but it's probably not the greatest for lengthy, drawn-out lovemaking sessions.

The Facing Spoon: Slow and Sensual

Deep, hard, quick thrusting isn't always necessary when you want to enjoy a long, really sensual experience.

For increased clitoral stimulation but shallower penetration, the Facing Spoon position is ideal. Lying on their sides, the lovers face one another. The providing partner penetrates the receiving partner's legs as they open up. The receiving partner might then grind their clitoris on their partner's body with one hand or close their legs. Because the slow and shallow entry might help manage sensations, this position is ideal for persons who have a problem with premature ejaculation.

Both couples can kiss and caress in this position. Some couples may find it enjoyable to grind against one another because the penetration itself can be a little tricky. What counts most in this situation is how close this position is. Partners are able to gaze into each other's eyes, maintain complete eye contact, and spend calm, sensual, and private time together.

The Lotus: Pleasure on Top

For those with clitorises and vaginas who choose to take their time and take charge of their enjoyment, this traditional Kama Sutra pose is ideal.

The giving spouse sits on the floor or bed with their legs splayed, cross-legged, or in the lotus position, if possible. They can use a meditation cushion for greater comfort or lean against a wall for additional support. After that, the receiving partner mounts them by straddling their lap, putting their legs around their waist and their arms around their shoulders.

The providing partner has no control or means of thrusting in this posture. For people who ejaculate too soon, it's a fantastic position since it allows them to concentrate on their feelings instead of worrying about their partner. While maintaining entire arm, chest, and leg contact, the receiving partner is free to move at their own pace and depth. (Try It Tonight: Lotus Sex Position has further information about this role.)

Go Forth and Get Intimate

Although there are many fantastic methods to have sex, there are occasions when it's good to get close and personal with your spouse. We hope you can connect with these positions!