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Reading time: 2 minutes | Last Updated: June 20, 2025
Quick Facts
- What It Is: Bizarrely-named positions that make you curious and deliver sensations that’ll surprise you
- Also Known As: Strange positions, unusual positions, exotic positions, kinky curiosities
- Difficulty: Easy to intermediate (strange doesn’t always mean impossible)
- Best For: Couples ready to explore beyond vanilla without needing circus training
- Why It’s Amazing: These positions prove that sometimes the most ridiculous-sounding moves deliver the most unexpected pleasure
- Common Challenge: Getting past the initial “wait, we’re supposed to do WHAT?” moment
- Perfect Pairing: Sex wedge pillow and high-quality lube
Ready to Discover Your New Secret Weapon?
Ever stumble across a song with the most absurd title that ends up being your guilty pleasure anthem? That’s exactly what’s about to happen with these unusual positions. Our complete guide is dropping soon, and honestly? It’s going to flip everything you thought you knew about good sex.
We’re talking moves with names like Ankle Grabber, Octopus, and Helicopter that sound like they belong in a comedy sketch until you actually try them. Spoiler alert: they hit spots you didn’t even know existed. This isn’t about being different for the sake of it—it’s about discovering that sometimes the most unexpected approaches create the most intense sensations.
What This Complete Guide Will Cover:
Why Your Brain Craves the Unexpected
- How unfamiliar movements trigger new pleasure pathways
- Why routine kills arousal (and how to fix it)
- The confidence rush that comes from mastering something totally different
Strange But Simple: Perfect for First-Timers
- Five positions that sound intimidating but feel incredible
- Step-by-step breakdowns that eliminate awkward fumbling
- What to expect so you’re not caught off guard
The Viral Sensations Everyone’s Whispering About
- Why the Butter Churner broke the internet (and backs)
- The Bear Hug that’s exploded 623% in searches this year
- Animal-inspired moves that actually make sense once you try them
Global Inspirations: How Other Cultures Get Creative
- Exotic techniques from around the world that target pleasure differently
- Cultural context that makes these seem less “out there”
- How different bodies and preferences sparked creative solutions
Next-Level Strangeness for Adventurous Partners
- Positions that challenge your creativity (not just flexibility)
- Combining unusual angles with toys for enhanced sensations
- Troubleshooting when things get genuinely weird
Making It Work: Real Talk and Practical Tips
- Adapting strange positions for different bodies and abilities
- How to suggest something completely new without killing the mood
- Setting the stage for successful experimentation
Sneak Peek: Your Burning Questions Answered
Are these actually pleasurable or just Instagram-worthy? Most bizarre-sounding positions exist because they target pleasure points in ways vanilla moves miss—they’re different because they work differently, not because they don’t work.
Do we need to be contortionists to try these? Hell no! Many “strange” positions focus on unusual angles rather than athletic prowess. It’s about positioning, not performance.
How do I bring up something called the Helicopter without laughing? Embrace the ridiculous! Start with “I found this position with the most absurd name, but apparently it’s supposed to be incredible…”
Which weird position should nervous beginners try first? Check out our acrobatic positions collection first – these are exactly the kind of bizarre, wonderfully strange positions that’ll satisfy your curiosity. Start with the ones that make you laugh at the names, then work your way up to the truly pleasurable moves.
Are these safe, or strange because they’re risky? Most unusual positions are perfectly safe when done right. The strangeness usually comes from creative positioning, not dangerous mechanics.
Your Adventure Starts Soon
Our detailed guide launches soon with everything you need: clear instructions, insider secrets, and honest talk about what makes these positions worth exploring. In the meantime, check out our other adventure-ready collections to build your confidence and discover what sparks your curiosity.
Because sometimes the most ridiculous ideas turn out to be pure genius.