Classic and cosy, missionary is the ultimate face-to-face connection. The receiver lies on their back, the giver climbs on top, resting on elbows—or fully laying down for max closeness. Here, it's all about eye contact, deep kisses, and full-body intimacy. Whether you're using a penis, strap-on, or just going skin-to-skin, missionary is about connection and closeness—with the bonus of easy access and rhythm control.
As a variation and for more pleasure, try the coital alignment technique (or CAT, for short). The magic happens by having the giver move up a bit so their chest rests on the receiver’s shoulders, while the receiver tilts their hips, bends their knees, and hooks their ankles around their partner’s legs. The result? The top partner gets pulled in tight, bringing their body (and everything else) higher up on the vulva, to give way more clitoral stimulation. A bit more setup, but the payoff is worth it.
This one’s a beginner’s dream, no acrobatics required. It’s as fuss-free as it gets, with the top partner doing most of the work (but hey, teamwork is sexy too!). Want to upgrade the experience? Slide a pillow under the bottom partner’s hips to tilt the pelvis just right to up the angle and the pleasure, or add a toy for clitoral or anal fun.
Missionary isn’t just vanilla, it’s velvety smooth and full of possibilities. That skin-on-skin pressure? Divine. Want more sensation? A little grinding or adjusting hip positions can rev up clitoral or sweet-spot stimulation. Deep thrusts and full-body friction make this position hot, sweet, and satisfying.
It’s adaptable for all couples and it works for anal, vaginal, toys, or fingers. The top partner typically controls depth and speed, but the bottom partner can shift hips or wrap legs to change the feel. It’s also easy to spice things up by adding lube, using restraints, or trying new locations (kitchen counter, anyone?). Just note: deep thrusting can speed up ejaculation, so slow things down or switch things up if needed.
