# 52 Sex Positions for Couples

> 52 sex positions help couples find pleasure and connection during intimate moments.
- Title: 52 Sex Positions for Couples · Men's Health | Shortify
- Summary: 52 sex positions help couples find pleasure and connection during intimate moments. Couples can try 52 sex positions to improve pleasure, reduce stress, and…
- Keywords: sex positions, couples, intimacy, communication, pleasure, stress relief, relationship health, Sex, Positions, Men's Health
- Source: Men's Health — https://menshealth.com/sex-women/a19547362/45-sex-positions-guys-should-know
- Author: Gabrielle  Kassel
- Published: 2026-10-06T17:37:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sex positions, couples, intimacy, communication, pleasure, stress relief, relationship health
## What are the best sex positions to try?
Trying new sex positions helps couples stay present and reduce stress during intimacy.

> When we're stressed, it’s often harder to feel desire or to stay in the moment, because our mind is distracted and wandering
## Why try new positions?
Justin Lehmiller, PhD, says switching positions creates immersive experiences that raise sexual arousal.

> Trying something new can create this immersive experience that lets us be in the moment and raises sexual arousal
## How to choose positions?
Ask what you want to achieve, like helping a partner orgasm or exploring power dynamics.

> If your partner has a vulva and you’re looking for positions to help them orgasm, then you want to look for sex positions where you can manually stimulate your partner’s clitoris during penetration
## Adaptations for all bodies
Positions can be modified for any gender, sexual orientation, or anatomy needs.

> We encourage readers to modify any position to suit their bodies, preferences, and needs
## Expert advice on comfort
Erica Smith, a sex educator, says positions should feel comfortable and not cause pain.

> If a sex position feels uncomfortable, don't overdo it. This isn’t a “push through the pain” situation
## Key to success
Communication is essential when trying new positions to ensure mutual enjoyment.

> Communication is always important, especially when we're trying new things. Listen to each other about what's working and what isn't
## 51 positions listed
The article lists 51 sex positions for couples to try, including missionary and cowgirl.

> Here are 51 of the best sex positions out there
## Why not all positions work?
Some positions require strength or flexibility that not everyone has, so it's okay to skip them.

> Not every position is accessible to everybody, and that's completely okay
## Key takeaway

Couples can try 52 sex positions to improve pleasure, reduce stress, and enhance intimacy through communication and adaptation.