The 8 Best Sex Positions for Exhausted Parents

Consider having sex with your spouse to be a special occasion. Make plans for it. Be prepared. Make it happen.

Sex can become just another task on your to-do list when you're worn out and stressed. However, it need not be. Furthermore, it doesn't have to be exhausting or taxing. Do you recall a time when having sex was enjoyable? You had incredible sex, after all, and that's how you got those endless balls of energy you call kids!

The good news is that even as a worn-out, overburdened parent, you can still have amazing sex. Being exhausted is one of the reasons why sex is pushed to the back of the closet and forgotten about. Innovation may have been lost in transition, and the amount of time since your last great sex may have clouded that memory. However, you can rekindle some of the thrill that sex used to provide for you by trying something new and sneaking it in while the kids are occupied, sleeping, or elsewhere. Consider having sex with your spouse to be a special occasion. Make plans for it. Be prepared. Make it happen. Even while scheduled sex doesn't often sound exciting, the stigma may be lessened if you consider it more like a trip you're preparing for. And, in the end, you might not feel as exhausted after finishing.

That being said, a finicky sexual position can be the last thing you want when you're trying to squeeze in some affection at the end of a difficult day (or week). These are some suggestions for passionate intercourse between weary lovers.

The Spoon Sex Position

When one or both of you are exhausted, the spoon is an excellent position! With him coming in from behind, you both lie on your sides. It's a comfortable and pleasant position that doesn't require much energy. It's a fantastic method to feel each other out. It can also be used as a superb back entry position for deep penetration with a bit of modification.

The Scissor Sex Position

Another position that maintains a very casual atmosphere is the scissors sex position. In this one, he enters on his side as she sleeps on her back. Scissor sex might give her clitoris friction by placing one of his legs between her legs. Bonus!

The Tabletop Sex Position

She can lie on a table or bed in what is known as the "Tabletop position" if she is the most exhausted partner.  To get past her, he stands in front of her. If his height and the bed height are not incompatible, this works perfectly. Try using cushions to support her butt if he is significantly taller. Excellent for a variety of penetration angles and sensations depending on his height and her foot/leg placement. She will have to actively excite herself or reach for a toy for assistance if she needs outside stimulation to experience an orgasm.

The Reverse Spoon Sex Position

Though it takes a slightly different approach, the reverse spoon is comparable to the spoon. Both partners lie on their sides in this one, but his feet are behind her head. This is yet another excellent cozy, soothing, and private choice. This also gives access to the feet during intercourse if there is a foot fetish.

The Lazy Doggy Sex Position

For dogs with less energy, the lazy dog, or the flat dog, is similar to the classic dog style. He enters from behind in this one, but during sex, he puts his weight on top of his partner. This posture provides an excellent angle for deep penetration. She might require a bolster beneath her hips for optimal effects and reduced energy expenditure.

Reverse Cowgirl Sex Position

One of the most common sex positions is the reverse cowgirl, and with good reason. Despite being simple, it offers both lovers a great deal of sensation. Everyone takes turns working here to allow you to unwind and enjoy the journey.

Mutual Masturbation

This isn't technically a sex position, but if you're both too exhausted to engage in sexual activity, here's a way for you to still get off together. All you have to do is settle in, strip off, and begin enjoying your favorite forms of physical contact.

Take a Bath Together

With or without the orgasm, taking a bath together may be incredibly intimate. It's a fantastic way to unwind and get in the mood with one another. Just touch each other while in the bath. Which waterproof toy is your favorite? Instead of waiting for each other to orgasm, you may try edging, or you could go all out. You have an option.