Analytical Posture

Missionary Position

Sex Positions: Missionary position is like a sex tutorial: it’s the way we’re “indoctrinated” into having sex, and we often see it in romantic comedies and TV shows. Although this position is typical, a man who prefers missionary sex may feel a little insecure or "need his partner to be responsive to make him feel at ease," says sex therapist Ava

Dr. Cadell said. Since missionary position gives you all the driving power, you may prefer to be in the dominant position during sex. Since the position is face-to-face, it can give people a sense of intimacy when making love - but there is a basic suggestion that men tend to feel less confident when someone is moving around their vital parts. “It’s romantic and not very adventurous,” Cadell said.

Suggestions for improvement: There is nothing wrong with liking classics, but you must be exposed to more new things. "If you can only orgasm in missionary position, that's a problem," Cadell says, and you need to make some changes to your sex life. Try having the woman on top; this position is just as intimate but leaves you a little less in control — and spice things up.

Dog Paddle

Sex Positions: We have never met a man who doesn't like doggy style. Some people think that it’s just for sex. A doggy-style lover's "animal instinct is to enter her territory and become king of the jungle," Cadell says, "but he also fears that intimacy will become mundane." After all, you can't be in her and whisper sweet nothings behind her back.

Improvement Tip: You can go deeper in this position, but no matter how deep you go, you still lose intimacy. To compensate for this shortcoming, the side entry method can be used instead. You can still enter from behind, but the comfortable feeling of entering from the side will make the other person feel gentle rather than rough.

Woman on top, man on bottom

Positions: The beauty of this position is that there are a million ways to have sex - but it all depends on her. Men may be more satisfied with partners who are on top during sex, Cadell said, because this move shows "that he has the confidence that he can choose to be submissive, but can also take the lead when he goes deep to make her orgasm. Basically, you're helping her."

Tips for improvement: We know you love the view when she's lying down—who doesn't?—but be careful when you flip her over. She would enjoy this unintentional transfer of dominance, which wasn't a bad thing.

Side Entry

Positions: Given that sideways sex is often associated with cuddling and sleeping, we're not surprised that this super-snug position is often used by men with a weakness for sex. But they are the exact opposite of wimps when it comes to sex; they are "passionate and eager to please their lovers," Cadell said.

Suggestions for improvement: Everyone likes to experience the good side of sex and use it as a tool to make them feel romantic. But you can still bring intimacy and passion into your sex life. Go deeper to stimulate her clitoris in side-on position, or try missionary position, where you can gaze lovingly into each other's eyes and penetrate deeper.

Standing

Positions: Pressed against a door, hoisted onto a kitchen counter, or in the shower, you can use the standing position anywhere except in bed. That’s why most men love this daring pose the most and often have naughty thoughts about it. The man standing is a "naughty lover who gets pleasure from being caught and wants to have as much fun as possible with little regard for the consequences," Cadell said.

Improvement Tip: Novelty is part of what makes your sex life more exciting, so don't let yourself become bored by doing the same standing position over and over again. Changing positions, or using the doggy style—where you can have your partner stand or lie on the table—will keep you interested in sex.