Dubberley - Acrobatic sex positions : moves so crazy we dare you to try them

Most couples have sex in just three positions.

Three.

Imagine that we were talking about people eating only three different types of food. Theyd be considered unadventurous to the extreme. But more to the point, theyd be missing out on an array of delicious treats.

Introducing new positions is one of the best ways to freshen things up; it stops you from going through the motions and requires you to use your brain as much as your body during sex.

Acrobatic sex offers plenty of opportunities for laughter and fun. Some of the positions are tricky to get into and require teamwork. Others are just a tad undignified. Couples who laugh together, work with each other, and are prepared to be vulnerable with each other are more likely to stay togetherso a twist of the hips really can lead to so much more.

Take your new sexual routine at a pace that suits your fitness level. Dont be overambitious and go straight for the most complex positions. If you think something is too advanced, work your way up to it graduallyor omit it entirely. If something hurts, stop doing it. And of course, make sure you give each other a thorough rub down once youre done.

As with any form of exercise, acrobatic sex requires a warm-up. Stretching your muscles prior to vigorous sexual activity will minimize the risk of sporting injuries. The following exercises will help you and your partner prepare your bodies for acrobatic sex.

Start with a mild cardiovascular workout by playing Kiss Chase. Your partner should run away from you, and you must chase after him to secure your kiss. Once you do chase down your kiss, swap roles so your partner has to chase you.

Lie on the bed in the missionary position; the man should be on top of the woman with his weight supported on his hands. He should then start doing push-ups, letting his lips meet his lovers every time their faces are together. When he feels suitably warmed up, swap positions so that the woman is on top, doing push-ups to kiss her man.

The woman lies across the bed with her head hanging over the edge. Standing, the man straddles her face and slides his member inside her mouth. He then squats down to touch his fingers to the floorand enjoys the deep-throating he gets as he does. The woman can put her hands on the mans hips to control the pace and help her avoid gagging. Note, however, that by hanging her head backward, shell lengthen her throat, which should minimize gagging.

Reverse roles: The man now lies on the bed, and the woman straddles his face. When she squats down to touch her fingers to the floor, she enjoys the sensation of the mans tongue sliding inside her. (Men: Shave thoroughly beforehand to avoid causing any chafing.)

Once your bodies are primed and ready to go, take your lovemaking into high gear. All of the positions in this book should be entirely possible if youre generally fit. Most of them will give you a workout, too!

As with any exercise, if you feel uncomfortable at any point, take a break and rub it out.

THE BENEFIT

If youre after G-spot thrills, youre in for a treat with this deeply delicious position. The woman gets an intense headrush from hanging her head forward while enjoying deep penetration thanks to the angle of entry. The guy has an incredibly graphic view for a visually erotic spur. He also has easy access to his womans clit, so he can blow her mind on multiple levels.

THE HOW-TO

Start with the woman in doggy-style position, with the man kneeling on the floor between her legs. The man enters the woman, holds her around her waist, and slowly stands up, pulling her body with him so that her legs are raised off the ground. The man thrusts gently, directly hitting the womans G-spot and using his hands to make sure that theres maximum fun all round.

ACROBATIC TIP

Men, maintain a tight grip on your womans waist to control the angle of penetration and ensure that your penis doesnt bend uncomfortably back. Ladies, you can help by tilting your hips upward. Pilates lessons will definitely help you hold this position for longer and flex your sex muscles to maximum effect.

THE BENEFIT

Perfect for the well-endowed man, this position puts the woman in controland the guy certainly wont be complaining given the view that he gets to admire. Better yet, this position leaves both of his hands free to caress the womans torso, thighs, and clit. X marks the spot indeed!

THE HOW-TO

X-rated is so called because your bodies form the shape of the letter X, giving the guy an extremely graphic view and letting the woman set the depth of penetration. To get into position, the guy lies on his back with his legs spread and knees raised. The woman then climbs on top of him, riding him with her feet facing his head and leaning back on her arms, and starts pumping away.

ACROBATIC TIP

To increase the depth of penetration, tilt your bodies so that youre partially lying on your sides, with the womans feet underneath the mans shoulders and the mans thighs wrapped around the woman, as pictured. The man can then use his hands around the womans hips to pull her onto him. Unless the woman has great upper-body strength, its best to get used to the basic position and work your way up to this variation as it can be rather demanding. As an easier alternative, the woman can deepen penetration simply by sitting upright.

THE BENEFIT

This move certainly makes the most of every inch of the man. Its also great for G-spot thrills and gives the woman easy access to caress the guys balls and perineum. As he nears climax, the man can lean forward to rest his weight on his hands, thus further deepening penetration. Naughty but oh-so-very nice!

THE HOW-TO

Feeling flexible? Good, because this position is certainly going to stretch you. The woman lies on her back and lifts her legs up and over her head so her knees are touching the floor by her ears. Once shes suitably stable, the man squats on top, slides in, and then alternates sitting back on the womans buttocks with leaning forward to thrust inside her.