Try a new sex position tonight

You don't need to dig out your dog-eared copy of the Kama Sutra to add a little spice to your sex life. And you certainly don't need to be Cirque-du-Soleil flexible to reap the benefits of a few new variations. Here are some fun twists on classic coupling...

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Reverse missionary
Straddle him with his legs together. "Some women love being on top so they can feel seductive," says Debby Herbenick, a sexual health educator and author of Because It Feels Good. 

Bonus benefit: You can rub your breasts on top of him.

Hip hugger
When you're on top, you get G-spot stimulation, plus you have more control of the rhythm and depth of penetration (deeper penetration also ups the odds of a vaginal orgasm). But in this position, with his hands guiding your hips, you can both drive the bus. 

Bonus benefit: "It can be difficult for men to keep strong erections when the woman is on top," says Herbenick, "but because his legs are up, he has more leverage and can give stimulation to himself when he needs it."

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Spooning
You'll feel relaxed and ultra connected in this loving cocoon, though it can be a bit tricky to get into. Raise your top leg and take it slow. "When men have trouble getting or staying inside you, they think they're too small," cautions Herbenick. So take your time and help guide him.

Bonus benefit: It's great if you're pregnant or worried about morning breath.

Hip flex-er

Start out supporting yourselves on your arms, then take turns: When one person leans back, the other does more work.

Bonus benefit: With this setup, women can get the kind of stimulation they want. "Raise your hips and control the movement," says Herbenick. "Go deeper or more shallow. Feel your front, back, or side walls. Try thrusting or grinding."

Intertwined
Kneeling, he straddles your left leg while you bend your right leg next to his body. You'll both feel deep penetration, plus he can free up his hands to caress and stimulate you. Both partners will find this position relaxing, and for women, more relaxation means better, easier orgasms.

Bonus benefit: Men get tired during sex, especially in missionary position, says Herbenick. "Sometimes endurance issues are for cardiovascular reasons and sometimes men can't last because they can't support themselves on their forearms and hands. In this position, he can relax and last longer."

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On his lap—facing each other
He sits on the edge of the bed or chair while you, facing him, climb on top. "Seated positions are great for G-spot and clitoral contact," says Herbenick." Use your legs and pelvis to grind more than thrust so you can get clitoral stimulation as well."

Bonus benefit: Face-to-face sex allows for eye contact and whispering to each other, which is important for women, notes Herbenick.

Knees to chest
When you spread your legs out or back you shorten the vaginal distance, which can be pleasurable but not necessarily lead to climax, says Herbenick. "Some things are fun but not orgasmic," she adds. If you have tight hip flexors or hamstrings, go easy. And if dryness is an issue, try a water-based lubricant.

Bonus benefit: "Men have trouble having orgasms as they get older," says Herbenick. He can climax more quickly in this position, which allows him to thrust powerfully.