Unusual Sex Positions: Creative Options Worth Exploring

We tried the wheelbarrow position once because we saw it somewhere and thought it looked fun. I lasted about thirty seconds before my arms gave out and we both ended up in a pile on the bed laughing. Did not feel amazing. Was not optimized for pleasure. But it was genuinely fun in a way that our usual positions sometimes are not. That is the point of trying unusual positions. Not perfection. Playfulness.

There is nothing wrong with missionary and doggy and cowgirl. They are classics for a reason. But sometimes you want something that feels genuinely different. Not just a minor variation. These unusual positions range from surprisingly practical to deliberately athletic. Some might become new favorites. Others are worth trying once just for the experience.

Why Bother

Novel positions serve several purposes. The same sequence every time can become mechanical. Unusual angles stimulate different areas. Trying new things together builds connection. You will not know what works until you try. Not everything has to be serious or optimized. Sometimes sex should just be playful.

The Wheelbarrow

She is face down with hands on the floor or bed while he holds her legs up at his hips entering from behind. Essentially the wheelbarrow race from childhood field days but sexual. The unique angle provides different internal sensation. The slight inversion can intensify things. It is playful and often leads to laughter.

She needs arm strength to hold herself up. Start with her on the edge of the bed and him standing. He supports most of her lower body weight. Keep sessions short because arms tire quickly.

The Spider

Both partners sit facing each other with legs intertwined and genitals meeting in the middle. Think of it as mutual crab walking toward each other until you connect. Face to face intimacy with a different dynamic. Both partners have equal control over movement. Allows for touching and kissing while maintaining connection. Different sensation from standard face to face positions.

Find a position where both can move their hips. Hands behind for support and leaning back slightly. Movement is more grinding than thrusting. Works best when both are similar height sitting.

The Seated Scissors

He sits with legs extended. She straddles one of his thighs facing to the side allowing penetration at a perpendicular angle. Their bodies form a scissor like shape. Unusual angle hits different internal spots. Her clitoris can grind against his thigh. More intimate than it sounds with lots of body contact. She controls depth and rhythm.

Experiment with exact leg positioning. She may need to adjust angle to find comfortable penetration. Pillows behind him for back support help.

The Bridge

She lies on her back then lifts into a yoga bridge position with hips raised and weight on feet and shoulders. He kneels between her legs for penetration. The arch creates intense G spot angle. Her elevated hips change the sensation entirely. It is a workout that can intensify orgasm.

She needs core strength to hold the position. Do not try to hold it for the entire encounter. He can help support her hips with his hands. Works in short bursts rather than sustained position.

The Lazy Dog

Both partners lie on their sides with her back to him in a spooning arrangement. He enters from behind in this lying down doggy style variant. More sustainable than standard doggy since no one is supporting weight. Intimate full body contact. His hands are free to touch her. Good for sleepy or lazy sex.

She may need to arch her back or adjust hip angle. A pillow between her knees can help alignment. Movement is more grinding and less thrusting.

The Lap Dance

He sits in a sturdy chair. She faces away and lowers onto him essentially giving a lap dance with penetration. She controls the movement entirely. The chair provides support and stability. She has complete control over movement. He gets to watch from behind. Can incorporate teasing and grinding.

Choose a chair without arms that is the right height. She can use his knees or the chair for stability. Works well with music and mood lighting.

The Waterfall

He lies on his back with head and shoulders hanging off the bed creating an inverted position. She mounts in cowgirl while he is partially upside down. The inversion can intensify his sensation and orgasm. Blood rush creates a head high feeling. It is dramatic and different.

Do not stay inverted too long because of blood rushing to head. He should have something soft below if he slides. She controls the intensity while he focuses on sensation. Not for those with blood pressure issues.

Standing Wheelbarrow

He stands holding her upside down against his body with her legs around his waist and her head toward the ground. Advanced and acrobatic. Definitely unique and memorable. The inversion can intensify her sensation. It is an athletic achievement.

Requires significant strength from him. Start against a wall for support. Keep it brief since it is hard to sustain. Have a soft surface below just in case.

The Pretzel Dip

She lies on her side. He kneels straddling her lower leg while her top leg wraps around his waist. Creates a twisted but surprisingly comfortable configuration. Unusual angle with deep penetration potential. Lots of eye contact despite the twist. His hands are free to touch her. More comfortable than it looks.

Adjust her top leg position for comfort. He controls the thrusting while she can grind. Works on firm surfaces better than soft mattresses.

Tips For Trying New Positions

New positions often involve fumbling and adjusting and possibly failing. Approach it with playfulness. Laugh when it does not work instead of getting frustrated.

Unusual positions may hit spots unexpectedly. Good or bad. Keep checking in about what feels good and what needs adjustment.

Some positions require flexibility or strength or stamina you may not have. That is fine. Modify or skip positions that do not work for your bodies. The first attempt at a new position rarely goes smoothly. Give it a few tries before deciding if it works for you. Acrobatic positions should have a safe way to stop. Know how to get out of the position without injury if something goes wrong.

Positions To Be Careful With

Some positions you will see in porn or position guides require caution. Anything with full body weight on the neck risks serious injury. Extended inversions cause blood pressure issues and passing out risk. Positions requiring extreme flexibility risk muscle strain and joint injury. Anything involving suspension needs proper equipment and knowledge.

What This Comes Down To

You do not need to turn sex into acrobatics to have a good time. The best position is whatever brings you and your partner pleasure even if that is missionary every time. But if you are curious about variety unusual positions offer a way to experience familiar acts in genuinely different ways.

Start with positions that match your fitness level and interests. The goal is not to check off a list. It is to discover what feels good. Some unusual positions might become new favorites. Others might be a fun story about that time you tried the wheelbarrow and both ended up laughing on the floor. Both outcomes count as success.