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Sex Positions Pictures GalleryPictures of Basic Sex PositionsFrom Cory Silverberg, AUpdated January 15, 2009A Healths Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review BoardSee More About: sex position pictures sex positions sex tips for couplesFinding the best sex position takes creativity and experimentation. Many people are looking for new sex positions, curious about the most popular sex positions, or trying to find sex positions that are comfortable and functional. Learning about sex positions can be made much easier by seeing images of sex positions.The illustrated sex positions in this gallery cover basic sex positions, all demonstrated through the assistance of our wooden models (lets call them A & B). Remember that the best sex position is the one that is physically comfortable, and allows you do what you want.If you want to learn more about finding new positions check out our sex positions tips, take our sex positions quiz or play the sex positions game.Images 1-11 of 11Enter GalleryMissionary Sex Position PicturesBasic Sex PositionsThe basic missionary sex positionPhoto courtesy of Come As You AreConsidered the most common sex position (although many surveys would indicate that it isnt) the missionary position is a basic lying down sex position where the partner doing the penetrating is on top, supporting themselves with their upper body. Despite the idea that this is the traditional sex position, it is actually not very good for allowing a lot of movement, and the angle may not be ideal for penetration.Pros of the Missionary Sex Position: It allows for a lot of physical front-to-front body contact, as well as face to facecontact.Cons of the Missonary Sex Position: It can be physically demanding for the partner on top. It greatly limits the mobility of the partner on the bottom. If the partner on the bottom has any sort of physical pain or mobility limitations, this position wont likely work for them.2 of 11Woman on Top Sex PositionBasic Sex PositionsThe basic woman on top sex positionPhoto courtesy of Come As You AreThe woman on top is one of the most common sexual positions (despite the enduring belief that missionary position is the most popular). The most common version of this sex position has the woman sitting on top of her partner facing him/her, with her knees bent and shins on the ground.Pros of the Woman on Top Sex Position This sex position gives the woman the greatest amount of control, she cancontrol the pace of the thrusting, and the angle of penetration This position also means her clitoris is open and available for stimulation fromhands or a toy. Sex toys that are meant to go around the penis and provide clitoral stimulationfor the woman are often most effective with this position.Cons of the Woman on Top Sex Position For people who like a lot of thrusting penetration, this position can beunsatisfying. As well, for the time that the woman is actually sitting up, there isless body to body contact than other positions (its not very cuddly, if thatswhat you are looking for).3 of 11The basic doggy style sex position.Photo courtesy of Come As You AreIn this position both people are on their knees, with one partner penetrating the other from behind. The partner being penetrated is on their hands and knees.Pros of the Doggy Style Sex Position: People love this position for many reasons. A lot of women say that this position facilitates stimulation of their g-spot through penetration better than other positions. For the person doing the penetration, you are able to use your legs and hips and get a lot of energy into thrusting. This position also allows the person doing the penetration to use their hands,including easy access to add in anal stimulation or clitoral stimulation with ahand or a vibrator.Cons of the Doggy Style Sex Position: If youre doing this on your knees, it can be hard on them. You can use pillows to make it more comfortable. This position doesnt allow you to be face to face with your partner.4 of 11Side by Side Facing Sex PositionBasic Sex PositionsThe basic side by side facing sex positionPhoto courtesy of Come As You AreLying on your side, facing your partner who is also lying on their side facing you. While you will generally be aligned you may find that he needs to be a bit lower to make penetration comfortable. Usually there will be some overlapping of arms and legs in this position.Pros of the Side Sex Position Facing Each Other This position offers a lot of physical contact. If you are facing each other youhave your hands free to roam and touch your partner. For people with hip problems this position can be very comfortable and allow for longer, slower penetration.Cons of the Side Sex Position Facing Each Other This position does not allow for a lot of leverage for thrusting and both partnersmay feel like they have less movement and freedom.5 of 11Spooning Sex PositionBasic Sex PositionsThe basic spooning sex positionPhoto courtesy of Come As You AreLying on your side you are facing away from your partner (if youre the one being penetrated) or facing your partners back (if youre doing the penetrating). Usually there will be some overlapping of arms and legs in this position.Pros of the Spooning Side Sex Position : This position offers a lot of physical contact for the person doing thepenetrating. For people with hip problems this position can be very comfortable and allow for longer, slower penetration.Cons of the Spooning Side Sex Position: This position does not allow for a lot of leverage for thrusting and both partnersmay feel like they have less movement and freedom.6 of 11Right Angle Sex PositionBasic Sex PositionsThe basic right angle sex positionPhoto courtesy of Come As You AreThis position is a variation of both missionary sex positions and knees on chest sex positions. In this position the partner being penetrated lies flat on their back with one leg on the bed and the other raised in the air. The penetrating partner kneels between the thighs of their partner but straddles the leg that is lying flat on the bed. The penetrating partner then supports their partners one leg that is up in the air (which is making a sort of right angle to the other leg, giving this position its name).Pros of the Right Angle Sex Position This position allows for deep penetration. Hands and arms free for touching. This position is face to face. This position is very visual as you get to see your partners upper body.Cons of the Right Angle Sex Position The partner on the bottom has less control, most of the movement comes from one partner. This position requires good flexibility in the legs for the partner beingpenetrated, and good knees for the partner doing the penetration. The partner on top may be putting weight on the leg of the partner on thebottom. While there can be a lot of touching and grabbing, your upper bodies are notphysically close in this position.7 of 11Edge of the Bed Sex PositionBasic Sex PositionsSee more edge of the bed sex position pictures7 of 11Gallery IndexPrev NextThe basic edge of the bed sex positionPhoto courtesy of Come As You AreThe person being penetrated is at the edge of the bed, with your bum right at the edge, just a little off the bed. Your partner can be on their knees or even standing in front of you depending on the height of the bed.Pros of the Edge of the Bed Sex Position In some sense this is a nice lazy position for the person on the bed, as yourecomfortable and dont have to do a lot of moving or supporting yourself. Either partner can grab onto the bed for leverage, and it provides a firm support with some give. This position can also be good for either or both partner if fatigue is an issue.Cons of the Edge of the Bed Sex Position One partner is doing most of the work in this position, so you might not consider it completely equitable. The partner not being supported by the bed may want to use pillows for comfort if they are on their knees.8 of 11Reverse Cowgirl Sex PositionBasic Sex PositionsSee more reverse cowgirl sex position picturesThe basic reverse cowgirl sex positionPhoto courtesy of Come As You AreThis position seems to be most popular in porn, and was given the descriptive and funny name reverse cowgirl. It is a variation of the woman on top position, but with the woman facing away from her partner, who is lying down.Pros of the Reverse Cowgirl Sex Position As with any woman on top position, there is the benefit of having completecontrol of thrusting, angle, and movement. Other than that, there doesnt seem to be a lot of strong following for thisposition. It does allow for the person on the bottom to have a particularly goodview of their partners bum, and if you like to see yourself having sex, and havean appropriately placed mirror, the woman on top can see more than if she werelying down.Cons of the Reverse Cowgirl Sex Position One partner is doing most of the work in this position, so you might not considerit completely equitable. If you like a lot of physical contact with penetration, this isnt the position foryou.9 of 11Wall Standing Sex PositionBasic Sex PositionsThe basic wall standing sex positionPhoto courtesy of Come As You AreThis position refers to penetration with both partners standing, and one partner using a wall to support themselves while being penetrated by their partner. Face the wall, bending a bit at the waist, and depending on comfort and height, bending your knees. You may have just their hands, or possibly your forearms pressing against the wall (in a sort of stereotypical frisking pose from TV cop shows). Your partner is behind you facing the wall as well, penetration is from behind.Pros of the Wall Standing Sex Position As with all standing sex positions, this one can be great for quickie sex. You can use the wall for support and push off it, allowing the partner against the wall more strength to guide the penetration. Lots of fantasy role play potential with this position. If you have strong leg muscles you can vary the angle and strength ofpenetration without extra strain on your hips.Cons of the Wall Standing Sex Position Requires significant leg muscle strength for the basic position Requires flexibility Most of the physical contact is with the upper body, and when you are facingaway from each other, the partner facing the wall doesnt get to touch verymuch. Some people find this position tiring and wont use it for an entire session, orwont orgasm in this position.10 of 11Bum Lift Sex PositionBasic Sex PositionsThe basic bum lift sex position.Photo courtesy of Come As You AreThis position is a variation of missionary sex positions and knees on chest sexpositions. In this position the partner being penetrated lies flat on their back with their legs spread open. The penetrating partner kneels in front of their partner and puts one or both hands under their partners bum, lifting them up and tilting their pelvis forward while penetrating them. The partner being penetrated can rest their legs at the ankle on their partners shoulders.Pros of the Bum Lift Sex Position This position allows for easy change of variation in penetration angle and depth. There can be a lot of pressing of flesh, and physical closeness with this sexposition. This position is face to face. This position allows the penetrating partner to use their hands and upper bodyto add motion to the penetration.Cons of the Bum Lift Sex Position The partner on the bottom has less control, most of the movement comes from one partner.liThis position requires good flexibility in the legs for the partner being penetrated, and good balance and strength for the partner doing the pen