Lying down on your back may seem like the easiest position in which you can flick your switch, but it's not always the most exciting.
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Solo sex is meant to be enjoyed as much (or even more) than sex with a partner, and for that you’ve got an array of different body positions that will amp up the sensation in your special area.
Here are three starting positions that anyone with a clitoris and a vagina will adore.
The flick and fly
This position is perfect for those of you who are looking to have an intense and powerful orgasm.Start by getting seated in an upright position. Bend your legs and align the soles of your feet till you’re sitting in a lotus or butterfly position. As soon as you do that, you’ll feel your muscles automatically tighten up—this will only strengthen your orgasm. Carly S., body-positive educator, told Shape.com:
This creates tension in your pelvic floor muscles
Because an orgasm is actually just a series of muscle contractions, sitting in this position can actually make the orgasm stronger because you're able to clench down as you come.
Once you’re in the position, feel free to use your fingers or a toy.
Superstar
This masturbation position is aptly named as it will most definitely make you feel like a superstar.
Before you dig right in (literally), make sure you find a spot that is comfortable and soft—like your bed or a couch. Then get on your knees and spread your legs apart. Use one arm to support the rest of your body and the other for stimulation. According to Sheknows, this is one of the most versatile positions. You can open or close your legs depending on what feels best for you, or lean back and forth for ‘different sensations.’
The hump
You don’t always require a partner to dry hump, you can do it all by yourself as well. How?
First, lie down on your stomach and put one hand in between your legs. You can either grind your clitoris against your hand and you can also use your fingers to stroke your pearl back and forth. You can replace your hand with a pillow or a toy, but sex coach Sarah Sloane suggests starting with your hand if you’re an absolute beginner. In conversation with Shape.com, she said:
Put your hand(s) between your legs, and experiment grinding into your palm, rubbing against your knuckles, and sliding against your fist.
