Few of us wake up in the morning feeling absolutely ready to tackle the day. Instead, our mornings are punctuated by snooze buttons, snores, and alarms that always seem to come too soon. Amidst this daily grogginess — when even simple tasks, like brushing our teeth, turn into chores — mustering the energy for effort-intensive sex seems downright unfathomable, no matter how much you want to start the day with an orgasm (or two). We don’t want to mount our partners and deliver the performance of a lifetime; we want to lazily roll around and indulge in some of the easiest sex positions this world has to offer. If — and only if — it involves comfort, warmth, and some amount of laziness, we’re in.
Thankfully, we humans have been having sex for a while now. And over the course of decades — centuries, millennia— we’ve mastered the lazy sex position. These days, we have a veritable plethora of no-sweat (well, maybe some sweat) sex positions to turn to whenever we find ourselves in need of a little lazy luxury. Perfect for mornings when you’re too groggy to try, evenings when you’re too exhausted to care, and all kinds of moments in between, easy sex positions make for a worthy staple in anyone’s repertoire.
But what exactly makes a sex position easy? Well, obviously there’s a bit of variance between bodies and abilities, meaning that what might feel easy to you might not be to your best friend, or your own partner. “A sex position is easy when it’s easily accessible for people of all shapes and forms,” Tara Suwinyattichaiporn (aka Dr. Tara), PhD, a sex and relationship coach, sex expert on TikTok, and professor of relational and sexual communication at California State University Fullerton, tells SheKnows. “For example, doggy is easy for most people but wheelbarrow is not (who has that kind of core strength?).”
So if you’re looking for a couple of low-effort, easy sex positions, you’ve come to the right place. We have No climbing, bending, or stretching here. No setting new records. No reaching new heights. Just straight-up sex, executed in the snuggliest, most low-key way possible — and with multiple options, so you can easily switch up when you get tired. Because sometimes you want to get off in a decidedly low-maintenance way, and really, where’s the harm in that?
Lizard
The Lizard offers all the laziness of classic Missionary, with a much-needed twist — it puts you on top. The receiving partner mounts the penetrating partner just like in Cowgirl, then let their legs stretch out on either side of their partner’s, and letting their chest drape over them. From there, you can kiss, cuddle, and whisper sweet nothings into their ears.
Missionary
Speaking of Missionary, Dr. Tara recommends this classic for easy early morning sex. “This is one of the easiest positions to get into and it’s reliable for arousal and orgasm,” she explains. “Maybe you don’t want to spend a ton of time being creative during sex in the morning? This is a nice and cozy position to get into.” A refresher: the penetrating partner goes on top, the receiving partner goes on bottom, facing each other to push and grind to your heart’s content.
Cowgirl
Cowgirl is another oldie-but-a-goodie you can’t go wrong with in the morning. In this position, the receiving partner hops on top and straddles the penetrating partner’s lap to achieve penetration and clitoral stimulation. An added bonus? “Some people may have bad breath in the morning and don’t want to have sex with their partner’s face too close to them,” Dr. Tara notes. “Cowgirl is usually good for clitoral stimulation, so I think it’s a great way to start the day. It requires a bit more cardio but it’s easy to get into and no bad breath in sight.”
Plain
The Plain is a lot like Prone, only vaguely snugglier. The receiving partner will lie on their stomach, and invite their partner to climb on top and straddle them. Both of you can bend your legs until you feel comfortable, and you can engage in sex that’s as slow and sensual as you want it to be.
Pro tip: The receiving partner can, of course, keep their chest pressed flat into the bed (and the penetrating partner can keep their chest pressed onto their back). Or, your partner can use their arms to elevate their chest as much as they want to—and you can use yours to press your back into their chest for extra snuggles.
Tamer
The Tamer is branded as a foreplay position, which makes it an excellent addition to even the laziest of mornings. Basically, you and your partner will lie on your sides and spoon each other, but one partner (usually the one who’s doing the penetrating, but either way!) will be reversed, so their head will be down by their partner’s feet. Once you’re both comfortable, the penetrating partner can slide their hand into their partner, and they can pull their body forward just a little more when both of you are ready for penetration.
Watering Can
The Watering Can is exactly like classic Cowgirl—only lazier. Assume the go-to Cowgirl position, then the partner on top drops their chest onto their partner’s and wrap their arms around their neck. From there, you can grind forward and back, slide further into your snuggles, and thoroughly caress your partner’s hair.
Doggy-style
Yes, Doggy-style requires the penetrating partner to get up (or at least kneel), but it’s so worth it for the depth of penetration and how easy it is for them to thrust and grind from this position. As Dr. Tara notes, Doggy is “a good way to stay away from breathing into each other’s faces in the morning before you brush your teeth. It’s pleasurable but nothing too athletic.”
Horizon
Think of the Horizon as an extremely sleepy version of 69. Lie on your side, facing your partner. And invite them to do the same — except, make sure their head is facing your nether parts, and that your head is facing theirs. From there, you can perform oral sex without so much as even lifting your head. And they can do the same.
Thirst
The Thirst is one of the loveliest, snuggliest, laziest sex positions this world has to offer. Lie on your side, facing your partner, and invite them to do the same. Slide into a comfortable hug, and invite your partner to slip one leg between yours. When they do, clasp your legs together to tighten your embrace.
From this position, you can kiss, hug, caress — and of course, have some of the most tangled-up sex of your life.
The Classic Spoon
When you wake up spooned together, it’s the easiest thing in the world to start caressing each other and initiate sex. It’s simple and lazy and perfect for mornings when you don’t want to move from your comfortable cuddling, but still want to get intimate. “This is great when you’re half asleep but also horny,” Dr. Tara confirms. “It’s comfortable and cozy. You can cuddle and move synchronously as the [penetrating] partner penetrates from the back.”
Tango
Spooning sex is a staple in any lazy bedroom repertoire. And the Tango puts just enough of a spin on the classic to keep things interesting. Instead of lying completely on your side, lie on your back, with your knees bent and your legs tilted to one side. Then, invite your partner to lie on their side, facing you. This should give them ample opportunity for cozy penetration.
From there, your partner should be able to slide one arm under your head and to use the other to stimulate you in whatever way you please. And you should be able to place one hand on their neck so that you can pull them in for sweet, passionate kisses any time you see fit.
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