Sex is a deeply personal experience – sensations, preferences and fantasies are unique to every individual. Yet certain sex positions have won the hearts of many and proven themselves as true favourites. To find out which ones, we surveyed 100 people and the results revealed interesting similarities and surprising differences between men and women. Here is the ranking – honest, entertaining and surprisingly informative.

Women's Favourite Sex Positions – From 9 to 1

9. Lotus

In the Lotus position both partners sit face to face – the woman wraps her legs around the man while he holds her. Intimate and emotionally charged, Lotus requires flexibility, balance and synchronisation. These demands place it last in the women's ranking – for many women the position is too static and requires too much effort to maintain without allowing free movement.

8. Spooning

Spooning is a warm, intimate position with gentle penetration from behind while both partners lie side by side. Despite its romantic appeal, surveyed women criticise it for limited movement and difficulty adjusting depth and angle of penetration. Ideal for slow morning intimacy but not for more dynamic passion.

7. 69

The 69 position offers simultaneous oral sex for both partners – the idea of mutual pleasure is undeniably appealing. In practice however it requires concentration in two directions simultaneously, which is no easy feat. Surveyed women cite the difficulty of fully enjoying yourself while simultaneously delivering pleasure as the main challenge of the position.

6. Reverse Cowgirl

In reverse cowgirl the woman is on top but facing away from her partner. The position offers a unique visual angle for the man and different stimulation for the woman. It occupies a middle position in the ranking – interesting and exciting but requiring greater balance control and a more active role from the woman.

5. Against the Wall

Sex against the wall is an iconic scene from countless films – passionate, spontaneous and exceptionally sexy on screen. In real life however it requires an appropriate height difference, good physical condition and a certain degree of acrobatic skill. Fifth place in the ranking – exciting concept but not an everyday practice.

4. Ankles Over Shoulders

This position with legs raised over shoulders allows deep penetration and precise G-spot stimulation. Women who practise yoga or have good flexibility rank it particularly highly for its intense sensations. Fourth place – effective, intense and showing flexibility in its best light.

3. Cowgirl

Cowgirl places the woman in complete control – she sets the pace, depth and angle of movement. The position allows direct clitoral stimulation and visual contact with the partner. Third place is fully deserved – cowgirl is a symbol of female sexual confidence and autonomy.

2. Missionary

A classic for good reason. The missionary position offers deep visual and physical contact, natural clitoral stimulation at the correct angle and emotional closeness through direct eye contact. Research shows that missionary is among the positions with the highest frequency of female orgasm when combined with clitoral stimulation. Second place – proven, reliable and exceptionally satisfying.

1. Doggy Style

In first place for women is doggy style – penetration from behind on all fours. The position offers deep penetration, direct G-spot stimulation and a sense of wild, primal passion. Studies confirm that doggy style is among the positions with the deepest penetration and most effective G-spot stimulation. The winner – intense, passionate and consistently exciting.

Men's Favourite Sex Positions – From 9 to 1

9. Lotus

Lotus comes last for men too – the complexity of the position, limited movement and static nature do not match the preferences of most men for a more dynamic and active sexual experience.

8. Spooning

Spooning again occupies second-to-last place – for men too the position receives low scores due to limited movement and its passive nature. Romantic but not intense enough for most men in the ranking.

7. Ankles Over Shoulders

For men this position ranks lower than for women. Men appreciate the view but the coordination requirements and maintaining the partner's position reduce its practicality in reality.

6. Against the Wall

Against the wall ranks lower for men than for women – the requirements for physical strength, balancing and correct height difference make the position more demanding than it appears.

5. 69

Men rate mutual oral pleasure higher than women – 69 ranks fifth for men versus seventh for women. The idea of simultaneously giving and receiving pleasure is evidently more appealing to the male respondents in our survey.

4. Reverse Cowgirl

Reverse cowgirl is among men's favourites – the view it offers is described as incomparable. Fourth place is fully deserved – the visual aspect is of particular importance to male sexual pleasure.

3. Cowgirl

Cowgirl is popular with men too – third place in their ranking. The position offers a magnificent view, minimal physical effort from the man and the pleasure of watching the partner in full control. The visual stimulus and passive reception of pleasure make cowgirl exceptionally popular.

2. Missionary

Missionary takes second place for men as well – despite its reputation as ordinary, it offers full control over pace and depth, direct visual contact and a sense of dominance valued by many. Research shows that missionary is preferred by men who value emotional closeness during sex.

1. Doggy Style

Doggy style is the clear winner for men – just as for women. Deep penetration, full control over pace and depth, visual stimulation and the primal passion of the position make it an absolute favourite. The coincidence in preferences across both sexes is telling – doggy style offers something for everyone.

Interesting Facts About Sex Positions

A University of Chicago study found that missionary is the most widely practised position globally – over 70% of respondents practise it regularly. Doggy style provides on average 15% deeper penetration compared to missionary, which explains its popularity across both sexes. Cowgirl is among the positions with the highest frequency of female orgasm – the woman controls the angle and intensity of stimulation. The 69 position requires synchronisation and communication – couples who practise it regularly report better overall sexual communication.

How to Diversify Sexual Life With New Positions?

Variety is the key to long-term sexual satisfaction. Research shows that couples who regularly try new positions and practices have higher sexual satisfaction after 5 or more years together. You do not need to be acrobats – even small variations of a favourite position (different angle, different surface, different pace) can significantly refresh intimate life.

Adding sex toys to favourite positions is another effective way to deepen pleasure. A vibrating ring in missionary, a clitoral stimulator in cowgirl or an anal vibrator in doggy style – small additions make a big difference.

Sex Positions and Anatomy – Why Are Some Positions More Effective?

Different positions stimulate different erogenous zones and offer different penetration angles. Doggy style and ankles over shoulders offer deeper penetration and more effective G-spot stimulation. Cowgirl allows the woman to control the angle for direct clitoral stimulation. Missionary with a pillow under the woman's hips significantly improves G-spot stimulation. Spooning is ideal for more sensitive women or during pregnancy due to its gentle and controlled penetration.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sex Positions

Which Position Offers the Deepest Penetration?

Doggy style and ankles over shoulders are among the positions with the deepest penetration. Doggy style allows on average 15–20% deeper penetration compared to missionary, making it particularly effective for G-spot stimulation.

Which Position is Best for Female Orgasm?

Cowgirl is among the positions with the highest frequency of female orgasm as the woman controls the angle and intensity. Adding clitoral stimulation – manual or with a toy – significantly increases the likelihood of orgasm in any position.

Which is the Most Romantic Sex Position?

Missionary and Lotus are among the most emotionally charged positions due to direct eye contact and physical closeness. Missionary is more practical while Lotus is more meditative and requires synchronisation.

Are All Sex Positions Safe?

When performed correctly most positions are completely safe. Positions requiring extreme flexibility or carrying a partner can cause injuries if performed incorrectly. Listen to your body – discomfort is a signal to adjust the position or change the angle.

Conclusion – What is the Right Sex Position?

The right sex position is the one in which both partners feel comfortable, desired and satisfied. Rankings and statistics are interesting but intimacy is deeply personal. Explore, communicate and discover together. Positions are just a tool – pleasure comes from mutual respect, trust and the desire to satisfy each other. Whatever position you prefer, what matters is doing it with love, openness and mutual understanding.