by Kenny Thapoung
In our roster of 36 sex positions, missionary definitely takes home the title of MVP. But when you do one move in the same way over and over again, you might be tempted to retire it from your playbook. Don’t. Instead, turn the heat up on this oldie-but-goodie, and you’ll remember why missionary is such an orgasm all-star.
Get high. Use a pillow to elevate your butt for deeper penetration, says sex researcher Beverly Whipple, Ph.D., professor emerita at Rutgers University.
Squeeze tight. Closing your legs together allows the penis to stimulate your clitoris more, say sex therapist Ian Kerner, Ph.D., author of She Comes First.
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Hug it out. Wrap your arms around him and pull his body close to yours to boost the intimacy, says Kerner
Hold on. Grab his hips as he’s thrusting so that you control the power and speed—not his pelvis, says Kerner.
Double up. Masturbate (with your hand or a vibrator) while he continues thrusting, says Kerner. The same goes for playing with your nipples and other erogenous zones.
Make eye contact. Holding his gaze and seeing every single one of his emotional reactions to your body is beyond hot—it’s practically an inferno.
Try bondage. Take a scarf or tie (or handcuffs for those who are little more experienced with kink) and bind your hands above you as your guy takes the reins.
Kiss more. There’s no other position where your lips are in close enough range to have an entire make-out session during session, says Kerner.
Spank him. Another kinky sex move: spanking. Give his butt a playful slap to let him know how turned on you are.
