Sex positions to help you get pregnant

If you're trying to conceive, why not give these top 20 sex positions (as recommended by YOU in our forum) a whirl ...

This is an interesting variation on the classic missionary position. The woman lies with her legs open, with cushions placed under her bottom to tilt her up for deeper penetration.

The man lies on top of her and enters her, taking his weight on his arms and controlling the movements. This intimate position is both stimulating and relaxing, allowing the couple to embrace and caress each other. The woman's movements are limited but her hands are free to stroke her partner.

The Doggy Style sex position is an absolute classic and, like it or loathe it, it's one that's in every girl's sexual repertoire.

She's on all fours. In order to hold her balance, she shifts her weight off her hands back towards her partner - she can use a rocking motion to get the rhythm she wants. He kneels directly behind her and holds her hips firmly to control the thrusts.

The woman lies on her back with her legs open, while her partner lies between her legs and enters her. She then wraps her legs around him and uses her feet to guide him by putting gentle pressure on his buttocks in the Toad sex position.

Both partners’ hands are free to touch and caress each other, and the woman can stroke her partner's back and bottom. This is a very simple position for intimate lovemaking.

The man lies on his back, with the woman kneeling astride him, facing his feet. She controls the movements by pushing up and down. Both partners' hands are free to touch and stroke each other to climax.

The man kneels at the edge of the bed in front of his partner, who’s lying on her back, knees slightly bent up. He holds her legs up and apart by grabbing onto her ankles as he enters her.

Penetration is very deep and satisfying for the woman and the man can enjoy a prime view of all the action. Depending on the man’s height, it may be more comfortable to place a cushion underneath the woman's bottom.

The woman lies on her back with her knees up towards her chest. The man kneels facing her so she can put her feet on his chest.

He places his forearms on her knees and she reaches down to grip his thighs. She can make penetration deeper by pulling him closer in this position, the G spot gets all the action. As the man presses the woman's knees down, the pleasure increases.

A variation on traditional doggy style sex - she's still on all fours but lowers herself onto her forearms and
he penetrates her from behind, but reaches around to caress her breasts.

The Grip sex position may be more comfortable if a cushion is placed under the woman's bottom to raise her hips slightly. She moves her pelvis one way and then the other. This is a great position to go for after dinner.

She gets her man to lie down on the bed with his legs stretched out for the peg position. She then gets on top of him and lets him enter her.

As he does so, she stretches her legs out straight behind her and starts to move back and forth as fast or as slow as she likes. It's a great position for full body contact, kissing and touching throughout. The Peg sex position is also good for well-endowed partners as he won't penetrate her too deeply.

The From Behind sex position is easier if she has a wall to lean against. The man stands up right and enters his partner from behind. He controls the thrusts as he holds onto her thighs. You can also perform the From Behind sex position with him leaning against the wall.

The man sits with his legs out in front of him, leaning back on his hands, which are stretched out behind him. His partner sits astride him and rocks her pelvis, taking her weight on her arms and legs and bringing them both to a climax.

The woman curls up on her side, knees drawn up and the man spoons her from behind. Penetration is fairly easy from his position and the man can reach around to play with her breasts or clit. This position can be adapted for pregnant women if the knees are less drawn in, it will be more comfortable for a growing bump.

The woman stands with her back to her partner. She bends her knees and rests them on the edge of a chair or stool and crosses her arms on the back of the chair or on the stool to support herself.

He enters her from behind and controls the movement, caressing her clitoris and breasts with his hands. Penetration will be deep, stimulating the front walls of the vagina and G spot.

In the rider sex position she kneels astride her partner but with her back to him as if in the Reverse Cowgirl, but she leans forward to balance herself on his knees.

He holds her waist and thrusts upwards, while she slides up and down on top of him like a "bucking bronco". The woman's hands are free to play with her partner's scrotum, while his are perfectly placed to caress her bottom. Ooh la la!

The man kneels up and penetrates his partner, who’s lying on her back with her feet against his chest. He controls the thrusting, while his partner has her hands free to wander all over his body. Penetration is very deep with the Tominagi sex position. Watch out if he's well endowed!

Lying flat, the woman pulls her knees into her chest and throws her feet over the shoulders of her partner. He kneels in front of her and enters her, taking his weight on his hands, on either side of her shoulders. As this is a position for deep penetration, it should only be tried when sufficiently lubricated to avoid any pain for the woman. It should be very stimulating for her, especially if the man ejaculates in this position.

The man lies on his back with legs closed. She sits down on him and once he's safely inside she bends backwards and supports herself with her hands. Once in the Clip sex position she can then make rhythmic movements while he stimulates her clitoris (and enjoys the view).

She lies on her back with her legs open and a pillow under her bum to make penetration easier. He lies over her, supporting himself with out-stretched arms. She puts her hands on his hips or round his back to support his thrusts. She arches up to meet his movement where the friction will soon hot up!

The woman lies on her tummy, with her weight on her forearms and one leg bent out to the side, the other out straight behind her. Her partner is on top of her and enters her from behind, taking his weight on his arms. The pressure of his body on her pelvis creates pleasure for the woman and the rhythm of his movements will bring them both to a powerful climax.

The man stands up, allowing his partner to wrap her legs around his waist while he supports her bottom and back.

For more support and deeper penetration, she can rest her back against a wall.

The clasp sex position can be done anywhere, at any time ... the only disadvantage is that the man needs to be very strong to support his partner. Nerds need not apply.

These are the positions our members said were the ones that helped them conceive their children and are worth a try. Take a look through our 100 sex positions for more inspiration.

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