Fifty Shades of Ecstasy (2 page)

Get snuggled up all close and personal for this sweet seductive position. It’s a big crowd-pleaser, because the hot hip angle lets him go deep, and sets her up for optimal clitoral stimulation. You both have control over the rhythm and depth of the thrusts, so you can take this position from a slow grind all the way up to a gallop, as your tryst takes off!

He sits in a chair. She sits in his lap, facing him, with her knees bent and placed on either side of his hips. Both partners have a full set of hands free to roam around to show just how much they love what they do to each other.

When you’re close enough to touch, take advantage of it: let your hands roam and explore your partner. Try touching your partner in new ways: let’s be honest, we all tend to follow the same routines, and it’s easy to hone into the same hot spots, but when you try this move, let your hands find some new ways to play.

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No silly trivia questions for you in this hot seat: just some nice hot loving! Sitting interlocked with your partner, you’re on equal footing. This position lets you each take charge controlling the rhythm and speed of your fun; you can even take turns!

He sits on the bed with his legs spread out in front of him. She sits between his legs, facing him, with her knees up and her feet outside of his hips. Both of them lean back on their hands as their eyes meet across the (un)crowded bedroom.

This position has you doing it face to face, but you’re just out of reach for (comfortable) kissing. Instead, look your partner in the eye. Keeping eye contact during sex is incredibly intimate; so don’t worry if it doesn’t come naturally. Watching your partner can be enlightening as you watch their reactions to your movements and touches. We all like to play-act a bit during sexy times, but you’ll know your partner is enjoying herself when you can see it plainly on her face!

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AND
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He’s the key, and she’s the lock—it’s just one more phallic euphemism, or one more really bad pickup line, for why penises and vaginas should be best friends. But believe me, this is one lock you’ll both want to get open.

She lies on her side, top leg bent and rolled down to the mattress in front of her. He positions himself between her legs and enters her, his hands behind her back.

The key’s got the easy job here: He has easy access to slide right in. Spending too much time in this position is hard on the lock, and it could cause tension in her back or shoulders, so keep the massage oil handy! Still if you can stick it, this position is a big win. The unusual angle makes all the difference: since with her torso twisted, she’s a snug fit! Sideways positions like this one are always good to mix into your repertoire, since they add one more orientation to the “who’s on top” question, and they typically give you a tight squeeze.

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This position will have you doing it cheek-to-cheek, giving you a chance to whisper sweet words to one another (or naughty instructions!). The close contact and precipitous placement give this position a double-dose of sexy, so you’ll be dying to try this one again! Just be careful not to thrust your way off the bed and onto the floor—although I doubt the change in scenery will slow you down . . .

She lies on the bed, with her upper body off the bed supported by her arms (in a push-up stance). He positions himself between her legs, then stretches out on top of her, putting his hands on the floor next to hers. This position works because he supports most of his weight on his own arms, so her rib cage is not squashed beneath him.

For maximum thrusting power, and to keep her from freefalling forward, he may want to press her calves down with his ankles. That way he can brace himself against her for even deeper strokes. She can use her strong upper body to push back against him for double the friction if she wants to get into the fun!

“No, the heart that has
truly lov’d
never forgets, But as truly loves on to the close; As the sunflower turns on
her god
when he sets The same look which
she turn’d
when he rose.”

—Thomas Moore

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Bedroom dirty talk is one thing, but what do you say when you want to let your lover know you care? It’s all “fuck me!” this and “oh don’t stop!” that; what ever happened to a little romance? Here are some basic tips to help you say the right thing.

Do
use the pet name you know your partner likes.

“Oh baby, you know I love what you do to me!”

Don’t
use pet names you just came up with. I know it seemed like a good idea at the time, but . . .