How to do it: This one involves a bit of flexibility. 'There’s nothing more intimate than face-to-face, slow, deep penetration sex, and this position is one of my favorites,' says Jennifer Baritchi, co-author of The Big Black Book of Sex Positions: Take Your Sex Life From Boring To Mind-Blowing in a Few More Than 69 Moves

The vulnerability, goofiness, and even messiness of sex can bolster intimacy, if we let them.' And as any tantric sex expert will tell you, the big 'O' doesn't have to be the goal having fun is. 'If you try something new and it’s a flop, that can be positive, too,' says August McLaughlin, author of GirlBoner: The Good Girl’s Guide to Sexual Empowerment. So why not change up your positions once in awhile? Yet research has shown time and again that trying new things together-both in and out of bed-helps keep the spark alive. Like all types of consensual sex, a routine that works is A-OK, and there's nothing wrong with sticking to the trusted missionary position, which can also be intimate. Some couples are happy with the occasional mutually-satisfying quickie, or a regularly-scheduled weekend session that relies on the same ol' reliable positions to get the job done (the 'job' means an orgasm, in case that wasn't clear.) Others may rely on their trusty vibrators or an exciting toy every time. Exploring intimate sex positions can be a great way to reconnect with your partner, or cement a growing bond in a new romance.