What Is the Best Sex Position? For Most Couples, It's the One You Already Love. Here Are 6 Easy Upgrades That Make Missionary Even Better…

The first upgrade, and the easiest. Nothing new to learn. Start here if plain missionary has let you down before. One woman, 40, wrote on Reddit: "For 6 months, we have basically only done 1 position, me on top." They tried missionary once, it didn't work for them, and they went back to the usual.

What changes: her hips sit at 27° instead of sinking into the mattress, so the angle lines up without effort.

Where the pillow goes: under her hips and lower back.

For her and for him: her lower back rests on firm foam instead of arching. The lift brings her closer to him, so he isn't holding himself up on locked arms.

Slide into the next one: she lifts her legs. That's #2.

Same spot, one change: her legs go up.

What changes: she raises her legs and rests them against him, which tilts her hips further.

Where the pillow goes: under her hips, just like #1.

For her and for him: the foam keeps her hips raised, so her legs can relax against him. He kneels upright and can see her face the whole time.

Slide into the next one: she bends her knees and draws them in. That's #3.

The steepest tilt on this list, still face to face.

What changes: she draws her knees toward her chest. She sets the tilt herself: knees lower for less, closer for more.

Where the pillow goes: under her hips, nudged a little higher toward her lower back.

For her and for him: the pillow holds her hips, so she only has to hold her knees. He stays close and keeps it slow.

Slide into the next one: if her hips or back complain, lower her legs and ease into #4.

A small shift that turns big movements into slow, steady ones.

What changes: he shifts a little higher than in plain missionary, and you rock together instead of moving apart.

Where the pillow goes: low under her hips, with her legs relaxed.

For her and for him: the fixed 27° keeps her hips at one height, so you stay lined up without effort. He moves less and stays close.

Slide into the next one: move the pillow to the edge of the bed for #5.

Missionary, with his feet on the floor.

What changes: she lies back at the edge of the bed and he stands, so nobody is on their knees.

Where the pillow goes: on the edge of the mattress, under her hips.

For her and for him: the lift brings her hips up to his height. His knees and arms get a full break. If one of you is much taller, this is the best position for sex on the list.

Slide into the next one: back to the middle of the bed, and add the Blindfold for #6.

The same position you know, made brand new.

What changes: she wears the Blindfold that comes free with every WildNightX Pillow. Without sight, everything feels new.

Where the pillow goes: under her hips, like #1.

For her and for him: she relaxes into the foam and lets him lead. He goes slow and talks her through it. Psychologist Dr. Nicole McNichols told CNN that something new "doesn't need to be something huge. It can be trying a different position."

Slide into the next one: take the Blindfold off and finish face to face.