Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and not only is it the perfect time to celebrate that special someone in your life, but it’s a great time to spice things up and try something new in the bedroom. You probably have your go-to positions that you usually opt for with your partner, but you never know how getting out of your comfort zone or finally indulging in that fantasy will take your connection to new heights.
No matter what you’re into, with these 8 sex positions for Valentine’s day, you’ll definitely be able to take the day of love to the next level.
Missionary
People like to hate on the basics, but missionary is a classic for a reason! Even if missionary is in your regular rotation for favorite sex positions, it’s always guaranteed to be a steamy option.
How to do it: Missionary has one partner on top while the other lays flat with their legs on either side of their partner’s legs. The partner on top tends to have more control over depth and speed in the missionary sex position.
Cowgirl
The cowgirl sexual position never goes out of style! If you’ve never given cowgirl a try, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for you to giddyup and switch up your typical way of doing things. Cowgirl opens up a hot new way of experiencing pleasure for both partners.
How to do it: In the cowgirl position, the penetrating partner lies on their back while the other partner faces them and straddles them in a squat on top of them. Just like its name suggests, this position looks a bit like riding a horse.
Lotus
Trust us when we say that you’ll definitely want to incorporate the lotus into your Valentine’s Day plans. If you’re looking to really boost intimacy with your lover, then the lotus gives you the perfect way to do that with the perfect setup for eye contact and extreme closeness. It’s one of our favorites for really connecting!
How to do it: In the lotus sex position, the receiving partner sits cross-legged while the penetrating partner sits facing and straddling them. Then, the receiving partner can wrap their arms around their partner’s back.
Butterfly
Have you ever given the butterfly sex position a try? If not, this is the perfect chance, and you might have just discovered a new favorite. Experts agree that the butterfly is the best option for going deep, and it gives you plenty of control to stimulate your partner in whatever way they enjoy.
How to do it: The receiving partner starts by lying down with their hips on the edge of the bed. The penetrating partner then stands or kneels at the edge of the bed, depending on their height. The receiving partner raises one or both legs and rests their calf or ankle on their partner’s shoulder or hip, if that’s more comfortable.
Spooning
Nothing says “love is in the air” quite like spooning! It’s the perfect way to cuddle up with your partner and feel extra close with them. If you’re looking for something both sweet and sexy that can still be just as spicy as you want it to be, then spooning should definitely make the list for you and your special someone this February 14th.
How to do it: In the spooning sexual position, lie side by side with one partner as the “big spoon” and one partner as the “little spoon.” If you want to heat things up, then the penetrating partner can be the big spoon and enter the receiving partner from behind, as the receiving partner bends their knees.
Pretzel
If you read “pretzel” and got a little intimidated, don’t worry! There are no crazy contortions required to enjoy the pretzel sex position this Valentine’s Day. Maybe you haven’t thought about having sex like this before, but we bet that after giving it a try, you’ll be coming back for it more often. This position is great for partners with significant height differences, or if you want the chance to have a lot of eye contact with your partner.
How to do it: The receiving partner lies down on their side while the penetrating partner holds up their top leg and straddles their bottom leg. Then, the top partner scoots in closer to penetrate.
Face Off
Emotional intimacy is the name of the game when it comes to the face off sexual position. While it’s not a physically difficult move, it’s definitely more emotionally advanced, and it should certainly be reserved for those times when you’re trying to make things a bit more special (aka Valentine’s Day!).
How to do it: The penetrating partner starts by sitting comfortably on a chair or the edge of the bed. The receiving partner then climbs onto their lap and straddles them, wrapping their arms around their partner’s back, lowering themselves onto the penetrating partner.
Ballet Dancer
The bed or the couch might be where your mind immediately goes when you think of where to get in the mood, but why not opt for a change of scenery? The ballet dancer sex position can help you do just that. Since this position is a standing one, it’s ideal for getting things steamy in the shower or anywhere else you’ve been dreaming about.
How to do it: Partners should start standing and facing each other (preferably up against a wall) while the receiving partner hooks their leg as high as possible above the penetrating partner’s glutes or lower back. The receiving partner can stabilize themselves by holding onto their partner’s neck or shoulders.
No matter how you like to get off in the bedroom, we hope that this day of love is sexy, steamy, and full of trying new things. These 8 sex positions for Valentine’s Day are perfect for mixing up your routine and keeping things hot year round.