5 easy sex poses for newbies

We explain the 5 sex positions that those new to sex can try.

Sex is a daunting prospect for those who are new at it. But your inexperience also adds a fun element – everything you experience feels exciting and sensual. You and your partner can find your common rhythm and favourite pose as you go along in your sexual relationship. For starters, you can check out these 5 sex positions:

1 The missionary. This is often the first pose that most couples start their sex lives with. Over time, you will graduate to other poses, but when you’re new to sex, the missionary works just fine. The man can rest on the woman while he enters her and thrusts, and she only has to lie back and enjoy it. It’s called a ‘boring’ pose by many couples, but it’s great to begin with.

2 The relaxed doggy pose. You might have heard of the popular doggy pose, but there’s one thing to be said about it – it makes for rough sex. Besides, the woman has no control over the depth of penetration and she cannot touch and caress the man at all. If you want a friendlier variation of this pose, try the relaxed or modified doggy, in which the man enters the woman from behind but also lies down on her. This gives more skin on skin contact.

3 The butterfly. This is a good sex position for men who are new to sexual intercourse and are still finding their way about the female body. In this pose, the woman lies down on her back, legs resting against the man’s body. The man stands up in front of her, facing her so that his penis can enter the woman easily. It helps if the woman is flexible and able to hold the pose for long. You can get a better angle of penetration by placing a pillow under the woman’s hips.

4 The reclining woman on top. In this sex position, the woman does not sit bolt upright on the man’s body while she straddles him. Instead, she allows the penis to enter her and then gradually lies down on him, breasts touching his torso or chest. This pose allows the man to play with the woman’s shoulders and breasts, and the thrusting can be sweet and gentle.

5 The seated chair. This is an easy sex position that offers both partners the chance to look deeply into each other’s eyes as they join together, seated facing each other in the same chair. The woman sits on the man’s lap, and this pose allows the couple to lock eyes or hold each other while having sex.