When there’s a crisp fall chill in the air, nothing’s better than a good snuggle session. Besides keeping warm (you know what they say about body heat transfer), people become cuddlier in autumn. The season invites us to slow down as the days get shorter and we spend more time indoors. And this is precisely why intimate sex positions are perfect for fall.
Despite how hot spontaneity is, no one wants to have their clothes ripped off when it’s chilly. Plus, nothing kills the vibe faster than pausing midway to ask your partner for a blanket or to turn up the heat. Thankfully, these intimate sex positions prevent this from happening; that way, you can enjoy the experience without interruption.
Tips to master intimate sex positions
- Savor the experience. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and breeze through the act. However, try your best to slow down and really savor the experience. This approach not only fosters emotional intimacy but also lets you explore one another more deeply. And this, subsequently, will enhance the sex overall.
- Don’t be afraid to make it your own. Everyone’s anatomy is different; what feels good for one person might not be as enjoyable for another — and that’s okay. If something feels off or isn’t doing it for you, it’s perfectly fine to modify and adjust.
- Remember: “Intimate” doesn’t mean boring. Intimate sex positions sometimes get a bad rep. But having negative preconceived notions about these positions will only take away from the experience. Instead, remember that going “vanilla” doesn’t mean settling for less. If anything, you’ll experience sex in a whole new way.
Now that we’ve broken that down, let’s get into it. Keep scrolling to discover eight intimate sex positions that are perfect for fall and how to try them out yourself.
Intimate sex positions that are perfect for fall
Lotus
Why it’s super intimate: The lotus sex position is equivalent to a sex hug. The seated, face-to-face positioning fosters connection emotionally and physically; it allows you to maintain eye contact and kiss and touch each other easily. It’s shockingly vulnerable and sexy — in the best way possible.
How to do it: Getting into this position can be tricky, so communication is key. The easiest way to do this is to have the penetrating partner sit cross-legged on a flat surface. Then, the receiver can lower themselves onto their lap and wrap their legs around their back. From here, both partners hug each other and move gently in tandem together.
Gift Wrapped
Why it’s super intimate: Gift wrapped is a missionary-style sex position that brings you and your partner completely skin-to-skin. This switch-up also alters the angle of penetration and makes the G-spot and clitoris more accessible. Better yet, it makes it easy to whisper dirty things into each other’s ears.
How to do it: Set up like you would for standard missionary with the giver on top and the receiver on the bottom. From here, the giver hugs their partner and the receiver wraps their legs and arms around their back. Then, rock back and forth in tandem.
Iron Chef
Why it’s super intimate: The iron chef is ideal for anyone who typically favors frenzied, fast-paced sex. Since you’re facing one another, the move lets you maintain eye contact while also taking things outside the bedroom. The latter makes this feel more rebellious, like you’re having hot, rip-your-pants-off sex, which can be especially appealing for anyone who has a harder time being slower and more vulnerable in bed. What’s more, the setup makes it easy for you and your partner to stimulate each other’s erogenous zones like the ears, lips, and neck through kissing, sucking, licking, biting, whispering, and so forth.
How to do it: Find a counter, washing machine, sink, or other similar surface, and have the receiver either sit at the edge of it or rest their butt against it while arching back slightly and resting their weight on their hands behind them; the former works for receivers who are shorter, while the latter works for receivers who are taller. Meanwhile, the giver stays standing and facing their partner. Next, the giver grabs the receiver’s butt while the receiver wraps their legs around their back and arms around their neck so they can pull them in close. From here, the giving partner thrusts deep.
Modified Doggy Style
Why it’s super intimate: Think doggy style can’t be intimate? Think again. This modification gives you all the benefits of the original — like deep penetration and more precise clitoral and G-spot stimulation — and brings both partners closer literally and figuratively.
How to do it: Set up like you normally would for doggy style, with the receiver on all fours and the giver kneeling directly behind them. From here, the receiver can lower themselves down so they’re lying completely flat. Once they’re there, the giver stays kneeling and lowers their torso so it’s hovering right above their partner’s back; they can rest their weight on their hands or lower themselves onto their elbows if that’s easier. Once you’re in this position and both partners are comfortable, the giver can proceed accordingly.
Squatting Cowgirl
Why it’s super intimate: Squatting cowgirl is a surprisingly intimate sex position. Since this move is somewhat of a balancing act, each partner uses the other for support. This stabilizes the top partner so they can perform the move smoothly. Beyond that, both partners must trust each other to stay steady, which helps build intimacy.
How to do it: Start by having the penetrating partner lie flat on their back. From here, the receiver climbs on top and squats over them with their torso pitched forward slightly and their hands on their partner’s chest. Next, the receiver grabs onto the giver’s legs. The giver can then bounce up and down or rock back and forth or side to side.
Sideways 69
Why it’s super intimate: This oral sex position allows both partners to give and receive pleasure simultaneously, and being in sync like this fosters a solid, unexpected intimacy.
How to do it: Both partners lie on their sides in opposite directions; your feet should be where your partner’s head is and vice versa. From here, each partner places their top leg behind their partner’s neck. Then, each partner can place their mouth on the other’s genitals and proceed accordingly. Fair warning: You may need to lift your head up slightly to perform oral sex on your partner, so make sure your neck isn’t sore and has enough mobility to perform this move without straining.
Deep Impact
Why it’s super intimate: Deep impact is a missionary sex position designed to make sex hot and heavy. Not only does it provide intense, deep penetration and direct G-spot access, but it also lets you really slow things down. It’s all about precise rhythm so the giver can lead the receiver to climax. What’s more, the giver can perform this move kneeling or standing, so it can be tailored to match your comfort level and anatomy.
How to do it (kneeling version): The receiver lies flat on their back with their legs closed together and straight up in the air. From here, the giver kneels in front of them and places the giver’s legs on each of their shoulders. This will lift the giver’s lower body from the lower back down into the air. From here, the giver grabs onto their partner’s thighs and moves in.
How to do it (standing version): Follow the same steps as above with the exception of having the receiver lie on their back at the edge of a bed (or similar surface) with the giver standing on the floor in front of them.
Missionary
Why it’s super intimate: Consider this time to stop sleeping on missionary. The sex position is a classic for a reason. It’s pleasurable for both partners, is phenomenal for maintaining eye contact, and the angle and positioning can be easily modified as needed.
How to do it: Have the receiving partner lay flat on their back, then have the penetrating partner climb on top of and penetrate them. From there, proceed accordingly. Just be sure to hold each other close and keep your eyes open so you don’t miss anything.
