If age-related aches and pains are keeping you from enjoying sex, don’t give up. There are plenty of amazing sexual positions that can make sex much more fun while helping you maintain intimacy.
Modified missionary allows your partner with limited mobility to stay seated in a chair or a wheelchair, while you straddle them from behind. This position also helps ease back and hip pain.
Missionary
Missionary sex is one of the most popular and intimate sexual positions. It’s a good position for beginners to get started, and it can be made even more satisfying with a little bit of creativity.
The bottom partner has easy access to their own body, and they can engage in a lot of foreplay to build up intensity. Oral sex is a good choice for this position, as is lightly penetrating the clitoris to encourage climax. The angle of penetration also makes it easier to reach orgasm.
It’s a very intimate position because it involves partners lying face-to-face, and it allows both partners to have eye contact throughout intercourse. This is a great way to strengthen intimacy, and it’s especially enjoyable for couples who like to caress each other’s faces or softly make out during sex.
If the partner on top wants to spice up their experience with this position, they can add a pillow underneath the bottom partner’s hips to change the angle of penetration. This can offer more stimulation to the clitoris and a better chance of reaching orgasm in the G-spot, which is a sensitive area on the upper wall of the vagina. The partner on top can also adjust the amount of bend in their knees to account for any extra weight or if they’re heavier or taller than their partner.
Spooning
A twist on the classic cuddle position, spooning sex positions two partners neatly into each other, with the “big spoon” lying in front. This hands-free sex position isn’t designed for deep penetration or rapid thrusting, but it can get steamy when the couple gets creative.
The “big spoon” can lean their head against the little spoon and massage their neck and shoulders, or use their fingers to tickle them. If the sitter is comfortable enough, they can push their lips against their partner’s and whisper sweet nothings or talk dirty — all of which can be very satisfying. The sitter can also use their legs to explore new angles and add pressure as they desire.
For an extra dose of sexy, the little spoon can curve their leg and lift it in the air for G-spot stimulation. They can also reach behind the penetrating partner’s pelvis and tuck in for some anal penetration.
If the position is uncomfortable for any reason, try a variation on missionary called assisted missionary. The person on the bottom uses pillows to raise their pelvis higher, and the other partner can enter from a side angle. This is a great variation for people with back pain, or who have aching joints. It is also a good option for couples trying to conceive.
Doggy Style
One of the classic sex positions, doggy style is a great choice for older couples. This position can be a bit strenuous, however, so the bottom partner may want to consider using pillows or a position strap to ease strain. It is also a good position for hitting the G spot, which many seniors find arousing.
Although primarily a post-coital position, spooning is a great choice for older couples that have trouble standing or leaning back too far. The position also helps relieve pain in the back, hips, and wrists, which is especially beneficial for those who suffer from fibromyalgia. The flexing action can also stimulate the erogenous zones of both partners, and lubrication can heighten sensations even more.
Spooning is a fun position that can be done anywhere, so don’t restrict yourself to the bedroom. It’s easy to do on the couch, the kitchen bench, or up against a shower wall or sink. For some extra excitement, try adding a sex toy or playing with your partner’s hair and mouth. You can also increase intensity with harder thrusting and receiver push-back. Remember to communicate with your partner about what intensities they like and dislike, though. The more they know about what arouses you, the more fun it will be for both of you!
Sideways 69
For older couples looking to try a 69 position that’s easier on their bodies, the sideways 69 is an excellent choice. To get into this variation on the classic 69, both partners lie down on their backs, facing each other. The receiver then drapes one leg over the partner’s chest, while extending the other leg behind them to create a rhombus shape. This positioning allows the receiver to access their partner’s genitals more easily. It’s also easy to add a lubricant and/or sex toy for an extra boost of sensations.
As with all sex positions, it’s important to prioritize communication, consent, and pleasure for both partners during the experience. This can include verbal and non-verbal cues, such as adjusting body positioning, moving at a comfortable pace, and taking breaks to check in on the partner.
If you’re interested in challenging yourself and your partner, the Snake 69 can be an exciting addition to any oral sex routine. To get into this position, the receiver asks their partner to lie down on their back. Then, they kneel over the partner, straddling their head and facing toward them. They can then pull their torso forward until it’s close enough to reach the partner’s genitals, and then engage in 69 fun from there. However, this 69 variant can be challenging for couples with differing heights, so it may require some experimentation to find the right position for your unique bodies.