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Week 4: Positions

Contrary to belief, there are only six sexual positions (man on top, woman on top, side by side, man from behind, standing up and sitting.) The rest are just variations on the same old theme but minor changes offer big results. A guitar only has six strings, but that doesn't stop people from wanting to make new melodies. The same goes for sex, so fine-tune your love instruments and make it a magical performance.

NOVICES

There's a lot to be said for good old-fashioned missionary because it ticks every box on the sex wish list. It allows for clitoral stimulation, kissing, and eye contact. It may not be the most erotic of positions, but it's definitely the most romantic.

FROM HER FOR HIM
Manoeuvre your hands between his legs and tenderly squeeze his testicles in rhythm to his thrusting. Many men describe this sensation as pure ecstasy. Another good trick to get things started is to exhale deeply before he enters, then tighten your pelvic floor muscle and breathe in as he penetrates. This gives him the sensation that you're sucking him in.

FROM HIM FOR HER
Ask her to lock her legs around your back, or if she's flexible, your shoulders. It aids penetration and stimulates the back vaginal wall, which is G-spot territory. Snuggling hard against her pubic mound during sex is another winner. Rocking against it with an up and over motion will maximise her chances of reaching orgasm.

WILLING TO EXPERIMENT

The woman on top position undoubtedly ranks second in the popularity stakes because the woman has a sense of control. She can participate while her lover caresses her entire body.

FROM HER FOR HIM
Facing away from him while making love will intensify his experience as well as your own, because his penis will be pushing on the front vaginal wall. In this position it's also far easier to massage his testicles, perineum, or anus. If you prefer to face him, reach behind you and stimulate them that way.

FROM HIM FOR HER
In this position most parts of her body can be caressed, so make the most of it. Stroke her thighs, nipples, and derriere, before using your thumb to gently stimulate her clitoris. Pull her closer to your chest and straighten her legs with yours too, as this tightens vaginal entry for a more intense sensation.

ANYTHING GOES

Man from behind or doggie-style position is considered by many to be the most animalistic, and countless couples have said that this position makes for their most erotic sex.

FROM HER FOR HIM
Lower your body on to the bed (or floor) and reach through your legs to locate his testicles. This combined with the fact that doggie-style allows for maximum depth of penetration will send him overboard. Before he reaches orgasm, pulsate around his penis; this will increase sensitivity making for an explosive climax. Doing this may also lead to a vaginal orgasm for you so it's worth a try.

FROM HIM FOR HER
Very few women can climax directly from rear entry sex, so maximise the sensations by reaching out a hand and stimulating her clitoris. Spreading her buttocks and exposing her anus is another source of excitement. The outside edge of the anus is rimmed with nerve endings, so contact in this area can be highly arousing.