3 Ways to Make Missionary Work for Better Sex

Improving the Missionary Position for Better Sex

The missionary position is often labeled “vanilla,” but it doesn’t have to be! In a recent article with Women’s Health, I shared some exciting ways to modify missionary for more intense pleasure and connection. There’s a reason why it’s a go-to favorite for both men and women—it’s intimate, comfortable, and versatile. You can take this classic position to new heights with a few tweaks. Ready to spice things up? Here are three techniques to make missionary work even better.

Why Is Missionary So Popular?

The missionary position is usually the first sexual position many people experience, and it remains a favorite for several reasons. First, it requires little imagination and is often comfortable for both partners. This position is excellent for deepening intimacy, allowing for face-to-face contact, kissing, and body-to-body connection, all of which increase arousal.

As I mentioned in Women’s Health, “A woman has less control on top and can’t move her body as much, but by bending her knees for deeper penetration or squeezing her thighs together, she can intensify clitoral stimulation.” This simple adjustment can make missionary work more exciting and pleasurable for both partners.

Why Men Love Missionary

For men, missionary offers the advantage of controlling the pace, angle, and penetration depth. As I explained in the article, “If a man experiences rapid ejaculation, this position allows him to stop and take a break.” This control can help prolong the experience and make intercourse more enjoyable for both partners.

While missionary may not be the best position for clitoral stimulation, adding some creative variations can make it much more pleasurable for women, too. Let’s dive into some of those techniques!

3 Techniques to Make Missionary Better

1. Coital Alignment Technique (CAT)

CAT is a slight modification of the missionary position that enhances clitoral stimulation. By shifting your body up just a bit, you can align the base of the penis with the clitoris, providing direct stimulation during intercourse. This minor adjustment can lead to more intense pleasure for women without losing the intimacy of missionary.

2. Pretzel Dip

The Pretzel Dip is another variation that adds a twist (literally) to missionary. To try this, the woman bends one leg and extends the other while her partner remains in the traditional missionary position. This creates a unique angle for deeper penetration and increased pleasure. It’s also great for mixing things up and adding excitement to your routine.

3. The Catcher

For a more intense experience, the woman can pull her knees to her chest or wrap them around her partner’s back. This position allows for deeper penetration and places more pressure on the mons pubis, which can amplify sensation. The Catcher also provides better support for the lower back, making it comfortable while enhancing pleasure.

Bonus Tips for Spicing Up Missionary

• Use Pillows: Placing pillows under the woman’s hips can elevate her pelvis, allowing for deeper penetration and more comfortable support. This also changes the angle, increasing sensations for both partners.
• Explore Eye Contact: One of the best things about missionary is the intimacy it creates. Deep eye contact can heighten emotional and sexual connection, making the experience more fulfilling for both partners.

Explore New Missionary Positions

Missionary doesn’t have to be boring! With just a few tweaks and creative techniques like CAT, Pretzel Dip, and The Catcher, you can enhance pleasure, intimacy, and connection with your partner. Whether you’re looking for more intense clitoral stimulation or deeper penetration, these variations will take missionary to the next level.

Want more tips and tricks for spicing up your sex life? Check out the whole article in Women’s Health here.