When it does come time to taking charge in the bedroom , you need the positions to go with it. Want to take over as captain of the ship tonight? Here are nine sex positions that will put you in charge. How to do it: First, have the partner who has a penis or strap-on sit in a chair. Next, the person with the vagina straddles them and tells them they're about to take them for the ride of their life. You get to tease, seduce, taunt, give them a lap dance, or just get down to business. How to do it: For this one, the person with the vulva should lay on their back, then have their partner with a penis or strap-on get on their knees. From here, they're going to lift the hips of the partner laying down just high enough to penetrate them. The partner being lifted can put their ankles on either side of their partner's neck and head.

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3. Doggy Style
Sometimes you want to have sex standing up, other times you want to lie back and let your partner work their magic. On other occasions, you want to try a kinky position , or one that lets your partner go really really deep. Then there are those times when you just want all the control. When those dominant feels strikes, there's just one course of action to take: get on top. Note: While many of these directions reference "you" as the receiving partner, these positions can be assumed by just about anyone. How to: Your partner sits on a chair or the edge of the bed; you face toward him, seated on his lap. Why it's great: From this position, you're totally in control of the angle and depth. Plus, your hands are percent free to do as they please—whether it's show your clit some love or get fun and handsy with your partner. How to: Your partner lies down, and you kneel on top. Push off your partner's chest and slide up and down the thighs.
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Some things in life are better on repeat: Friends , perfectly sunny beach days, your trusty white manicure. Your sexcapades, though? Definitely not one of them. Even the hottest spark in the bedroom needs new sex positions to stoke the flames from time to time—otherwise things get boring, fast. In short, your brain craves newness, and especially for women, your brain is very involved in your excitement and satisfaction. Note: While many of these directions reference male partners, these positions can be assumed by just about anyone. Do It: Near the edge of a bed or bench, rest on the hip and forearm of one side and press your thighs together. Your partner stands and straddles you, entering from behind.
As much as a quickie or the beloved doggy style position can totally hit the spot when it comes to getting it on, sometimes you want a little bit more. Sometimes you want to take the time for intimate sex positions , ones that don't just bring you physically closer to your partner, but emotionally closer to them, too. You want to be able to lock eyes, move slower, feel their entire body against you, and even allow yourself to feel vulnerable — these are the components for sex positions that build intimacy and really strengthen the bond between two people which, in the long run, is great for your sex life. Kat Van Kirk told Bustle. But of all the sex positions from which to choose, narrowing it down to the ones that are going to offer such closeness can be hard. There are hundreds of sex positions out there and while I do hope you take the time to try them all at least once, I'd also like to help you with your search. So, if you're feeling a bit of distance between you and your partner and are hoping to close that gap that's currently taking up unwanted space, here are nine sex positions that will make you feel closer to your partner. How to do it: While on your sides, facing each other, pull yourself extra close to your partner so your hips are basically hugging each other. Then lift your upper leg and drape it over their hip so your partner can penetrate you. Why it will make you feel closer to your partner: With your legs intertwined and all that eye contact, it's hard NOT to feel close to your partner.