Ever heard of sexercise? If you think your sex-life has turned a lighter shade of beige, then look no further. These sex moves—which we’re pretty sure you haven’t tried—will upgrade your time between the sheets to the next level.
Just make sure you read each move carefully because some are quite complex. And of course, it’s a good idea to run them past your partner first before attempting an homage to Cirque du Soleil in the sack. Because why only pump iron in the gym when you could sexercise at home, too?
1. The Sports Massage
Muscles Worked: Forearms, wrist flexors
Gym Equivalent: Wrist curl
Why? Your partner will need to trust you on this one. And you really need to trust us.
How? Start in a traditional reverse-cowgirl position: them on top, facing your feet. Then, bend your knees so they can lean forward and rest their chest on your knees. This gives you access to your partner’s perineum (the area between their vagina/penis and anus) which you can stroke gently with two wet fingers, enhancing their pleasure – and your grip strength.
Mutual Benefit: Maximum stimulation
2. The USB
Muscles Worked: Core, hamstrings
Gym Equivalent: Prison squat
Why? Get a faster connection to her vaginal nerves, for instant results.
How? It’s harder to plug in, but better for everyone: she kneels on all fours while you stand behind her with your buttocks pressed against hers. Now lean forward until you can slide into her. Your reward for being bent slightly out of shape is a visual download that’s straight off a porn site, while getting direct access to her G-spot.
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3. The Easy Rider
Muscles Worked: Core, quads
Gym Equivalent: Bosu ball squat
Why? This position gives you a more intense way to mount her.
How? Start in good ol’ man-on-top missionary. Then, she closes her legs while you inch your body towards the headboard. Now put your legs on the outside of hers, segueing into straddling her, while she keeps her legs tightly closed. Unconventional, yes. But this angle is guaranteed to hit her clitoris, and the suspension will be tighter than ever.
4. The Upward Dog
Muscles Worked: Glutes, hip flexors, abs
Gym Equivalent: Leg lift
Why? It’s like yoga, but much more fun – receive the enlightenment of extra stimulation.
How? Start in “doggie” position, then drop your hips back until you’re kneeling with your bum on the backs of your heels. They should be sitting on your lap with their feet making contact with your balls. Go ahead and rock happily to orgasm.
5. The Duct Tape
Muscles Worked: Triceps, abs
Gym Equivalent: Weighted dip
Why? The move is called this because it’s the most secure way they can possibly “grip” you.
How? Your partner lies back and raises their legs, one crossed over the other. Kneel down in front of them and slide inside. Lean back, supporting your weight on your hands, elbows bent. Rock in and out, but only very slightly to start with.
6. The Jelly Fish
Muscles Worked: Biceps, hip flexors
Gym Equivalent: Seated row
Why? This will give you extreme depth and satisfying “closeness”.
How? You kneel and your partner crouches on top. With arms around each other, work up a pulsing motion, moving apart and together in unison. This angle allows for surprising depth of penetration. By “closeness”, we mean her boobs or his chest will rub your chest.
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7. The Sushi Chef
Muscles Worked: Shoulders, abdominals
Gym Equivalent: Pike crunch
Why? Fold, hold and roll for precision satisfaction.
How? Your partner lies on their back with their bum right on the edge of the bed. Standing on the floor in front of them, place their ankles on your shoulders and slide inside. Then, gently push their ankles towards their ears. When they’ve reached their bend limit, drop both their knees to the left or the right to change the spots you’re stimulating.
8. The Crunch Master
Muscles Worked: Biceps, forearms, abdominals
Gym Equivalent: Crunch
Why? It’s a core workout – for you and her.
How? Stand facing her and let her jump up and hook her legs around your waist for penetration. Slide your hands underneath her bum and ask her to lean back at a 90-degree angle, before rising back up to kiss you. She repeats this movement, testing out the whole variety of penetrative angles, while you support her. Find your best angle and finish the session in that position.
9. The Farmer’s Hold
Muscles Worked: Triceps, lats, lower back
Gym Equivalent: Deadlift
Why? Take the strain and both of you will benefit.
How? Stand with your back against the wall. Ask her to climb onto you and support her back while she “kneels” against the wall. Tip her backwards so she can place her hands on the floor. She’ll enjoy the high of the blood rushing to her head, you can enjoy a strong-man power trip.
10. The Control Pad
Muscles Worked: Glutes, hamstrings, forearms
Gym Equivalent: Stability ball leg-curl
Why? This makes good use of the coordination skills you’ve honed through years of gaming.
How? Lie on your side behind your partner and pull their hips against your groin. Slip their top leg over your hip, drawing it slightly back and begin to thrust. Now comes the dexterity. Combine stroking their clitoris or penis, massaging her breasts and kissing their neck for multiplier bonus points. Pinch their nipples to reach the high-score board.
11. The WWW
Muscles Worked: Quads, hamstrings, core
Gym Equivalent: Back squat
Why? Get unrivalled friction for a broadband orgasm.
How? Your partner sits on the edge of the bed with their legs pointing vertically at the ceiling, holding their ankles. Stand on the floor in front of them and place your hands behind their head to support them and stop them from rolling backwards. Now make the connection.
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12. The Shock Absorber
Muscles Worked: Abs, hip flexors
Gym Equivalent: Leg raise
Why? If the ride to her G-spot has been bumpy, this position will help.
How? She lies back with her knees pulled to her chest. You kneel in front of her, so that her feet are resting on your chest, and slide inside. Tilt forward, hold onto her hips and bounce away.
13. The Spider Woman
Muscles Worked: Lower legs, glutes
Gym Equivalent: Calf raise
Why? For a fit that’s snugger than spandex – for any shape of man.
How? Your partner stands facing a wall and lifts one leg to rest against it. Their arms should be up against the wall for support too, in the fashion of a ’70s Spider-Man. You approach them from the side and squeeze in. Use your hand on their clitoris or penis to ensure that the other kind of “wall-climbing” ensues.
14. The GPS
Muscles Worked: Core, glutes
Gym Equivalent: Kettlebell swing
Why? It makes locating the G-spot blissfully straightforward.
How? Whether you need directions or not, it is worth finding it. Place her on a counter and stand facing her with your arms around her lower back. With her hands resting on your shoulders, she raises her legs and props them on your shoulders, too. Talking in an amusing accent discouraged.
15. The Circuit Board
Muscles Worked: Core, shoulders
Gym Equivalent: Barbell roll-out
Why? There are various points of contact, which means she will experience orgasmic sensations in her entire pelvic region.
How? Start in missionary position, then shift your body up so that the base of your penis presses firmly against her clitoris. She now presses her pelvis up and wraps her legs around your calves, squeezing them together until she finds the spark.
16. The Y-Wing
Muscles Worked: Core, hamstrings
Gym Equivalent: Bridge
Why? Your legs will truly feel the force.
How? Lie at the edge of the bed, legs spread in a Y-shape. Your partner lies on top with their back against your chest, then slides onto you. As your partner gradually sits up, move them back and forth with your hands. Keep your legs up so they can stroke your balls. Do not quote Star Wars.
*Originally published on Men’s Health UK
