These 6 Kama Sutra Techniques Will Take Missionary To The Next Level

Oh, the missionary position.  Often getting a bad rap for being too vanilla, there are actually a number of ways to spice up the classic configuration for better lovin'.  In fact, Men’s Health recently did a story which highlighted 6 sexy, Kama Sutra-centric ways to twist up the “man-on-top and women-on-bottom” bedroom go-to.  Find out what they are below.

Rubbing. This technique is all about what you think it is: rubbing. While in missionary position, the man thrusts his love muscle in a downward direction. Indeed, instead of thrusting upward towards the G-spot, the guy aims for the back side of the vagina, generating a totally different — and super hot — sensation. Additionally, the man keeps his pushes short and sharp, instead of long and deep.

Churning of the cream. With this technique, a man grasps his penis and moves it in circles inside the woman’s “yoni,” or vagina. Because the sensitive of the vaginal wall differs depending on the area, by circling all of it — and thereby hitting different zones — a couple can discover new hot spots, ultimately spicing things up.

Striking. Here, the man pulls out completely and then strikes again with a fast, hard stroke after every thrust. Men’s Health points out that the ladies love this technique because it’s “primitive” and “animalistic.” Doggy style vibes in the missionary position? Yes, please.

Pierce-and-slide. In this position, the girl keeps her hips low as she lies on her back, while the fella climbs on top, keeping his body higher up than usual. It’s important that the man's shoulders are in totally sync with the woman’s head. Then, the man should thrust in and out, making the penis slip back and forth, sliding across his partner’s clitoris. Keep it slow and gentle. Hello, pleasure.

Shallow waters. Brisk like a sparrow, the man’s penis goes back and forth continuously inside the woman’s vagina. The penis moves up and down frequently, and is never taken out. According to Men’s Health, the first inch or so of a woman’s vagina is the most sensitive, so this should totally be something she enjoys.

Side-to-side. As the guy thrusts in and out, he aims his penis to the woman’s left side or right side. This puts constant pressure on one side of her vagina, making her squirm with pleasure. Men’s Health points to research that suggests that one side of a woman’s clitoris is nearly always more sensitive on most females, meaning it’s not that crazy to assume that the same rules apply to the inside of the vagina.