Best Missionary Positions to Bring You Closer

Missionary position is classic for a reason—it’s intimate, close, and seriously satisfying. This position involves one partner lying on their back with the other on top, but that doesn’t mean it has to stay the same every time. In this category, you’ll find variations of the missionary position that help switch up angles, boost pleasure, and make every thrust count. Want deeper penetration, better clitoral stimulation, or just a fresh take? 

Here at BestSexyPositions, you’ll find expert tips to upgrade your favorite position. Time to make it unforgettable!

Dark-haired man penetrating brunette woman in classic missionary position on white bed. Woman lying on her back wearing pink thigh-high stockings with legs wrapped around partner's waist.

Classic Missionary

Many people claim that the Missionary Pose is boring. To them, we always say: not if you’re doing it right! Try these expert tips to make it hotter!

A cute blonde woman and her partner practicing the elevated missionary position on a large bed in a cozy bedroom. A pillow supports her back for comfort, with green curtains in the background.

Elevated Missionary

The Elevated Missionary lifts your hips for deeper penetration and better angles. Perfect for eye contact and G-spot pleasure. On the menu for tonight or should we add it?

A couple exploring the reverse missionary sex position, with the woman on top leaning back for an electrifying mix of passion and control.

Reverse Missionary

Try the Reverse Missionary position and see for yourself why its inclusive, empowering, and great for clitoral stimulation—perfect for beginners or bedroom pros. Are you in?

Side missionary position with a deep creampie, followed by an intense ahegao face of pleasure.

Side Missionary

Roll to your sides and face each other for all the intimacy without someone getting crushed. Perfect for when you’re too tired to hold yourself up but still want to get off.

A blonde woman with a large boobs lies on her back with her legs straight, while her boyfriend sits on top of her in the Sitting Cowboy Position.

Cowboy Missionary

She lies back with legs together while you straddle and ride her like you own her. Perfect for when you want to dominate and she loves being pinned beneath you. Ready to saddle up?

A curly-haired brunette lies on her back on the bed while her black boyfriend sits on top of her in the cowboy pose.

Kneeling Missionary

Get between her closed legs and kneel your way to heaven while she enjoys the view from below. Perfect for deep angles and watching each other’s faces as you hit the right spots. Time to get on your knees!

Dark-skinned woman moaning in pleasure as her partner penetrates her in the X marks the spot position on blue bed sheets.

X-Marks the Spot

You position horizontally while she stays vertical on the bed – your bodies forming an X as you slide in sideways. Perfect for tight angles and making her squirm in all the right ways. Time to get crossed up!

A young couple in the bedroom practicing the coital alignment technique. The man is on top, pressing closely against his partner as they move in sync, staying intimately connected.

Coital Alignment Technique

Slide up higher than regular missionary so your bodies align perfectly and grind instead of thrusting. Perfect for hitting her clit with every movement while you both build up slowly. 
 
A woman with a gorgeous body on top of her boyfriend the reverse missionary position.

Woman on Top Missionary

Flip the power! Turn missionary upside down – straddle him face-to-face and show him how it’s really done from above. Perfect for grinding at your own pace and making him beg for more. 
 
Athletic young man lovemaking his girl on the bed in kneeling butterfly pose.

Deep Impact

The Deep Impact position lets you have very deep penetrative sex with your partner. Will it be passionate or rough tonight? You decide!

A red-haired woman in a pink top and pink socks on the bed with her boyfriend, practicing the Eagle Position. She lies on her back with her legs spread wide, while he is on top.

Eagle

Spread your wings and open up for deeper, unrestricted pleasure with Eagle position. The ‘V’ shape gives your partner full access to take control! See how far you can go!

A hot brunette in striped socks lies on her back on the bed while her boyfriend is on top. He holds her close from behind, enjoying the sandwich position together.

Sandwich

Get ready to be wrapped up in deep, intense pleasure! In the Sandwich position. It takes a little flexibility, but the deep strokes and full-body closeness make it all worth it.

woman with dark blue hair, in red heels, having sex with legs folded back with her lover kneeled on the floor

Anvil

Essentially, it’s missionary, but with legs up on your partner’s shoulders. This lets the penis go deeper, making it a favorite for many women craving more profound pleasure.

A young couple practicing the seashell sex pose on the couch. A red-haired woman lies on her back, pulling her legs close to her body, while her partner is on top, staying closely connected with her.

Seashell

This adventurous and athletic position has you folding yourself like a clamshell for deep penetration during vaginal or anal sex. Ready to take it all the way?

A man thrusting deep into his partner in the mating press position, with her legs folded back as he fills her with a creampie.

Mating Press

This variation lets you go super deep. Use the edge of the bed for extra leverage. This move takes flexibility and stamina, but if you can handle it, the payoff is worth every thrust!

A passionate couple enjoying the butterfly sex position, with the woman lying on her back at the edge of the bed while her partner holds her legs and thrusts deeply.

Butterfly

The Butterfly position is perfect on a bed or table. Enjoy deep penetration while your partner controls the rhythm. Learn the best angles, pillow tricks, and variations!

Passionate outdoor moment as a black man and a blue-haired woman enjoy the deckchair pose in nature.

Deckchair 

The Deckchair position takes classic missionary to the next level! This easy transition opens up new angles and hidden pleasure zones. Lift up and feel the difference!

Man sitting in a criss-cross position on the bed, teasing and pleasuring his moaning partner.

Criss Cross

Love missionary but want to spice things up? This position adds deep, tight pleasure with a twist. Try it now for a whole new experience!

A slim young woman and her black boyfriend making love on a bed in with her legs pulled up close to her chest while he deeply penetrates her.

Oyster

An unusual position that demands serious flexibility. You’re fully exposed and ready to take it all. Get ready to be pounded from above and feel him hit you right where you need it.

A red-haired woman in the bedroom with her boyfriend, practicing the Launch Pad Position. She lies on her back with her legs lifted, while he positions himself on top, staying closely connected.

Launch Pad

Made for deeper thrusts, this all-access position gives your partner easy reach to your most juicy spots. Great no matter your gender or who you’re fucking. Just get into position and take it!