10 Sex Positions From The 'Kama Sutra' That You Absolutely Can (And Must) Do

1) The Om Called Padmasana or Lotus in the original Kama Sutra text, this passionate position is one that, according to Engle, is best done by grinding against your partner for clitoral stimulation, rather than bouncing up and down. If you're on top of your partner you can lower yourself onto their penis or a dildo, or if penetration's not your thing, you can rub up against them for outercourse . Do It: Your partner sits cross-legged (yoga-/pretzel-style); you sit in their lap facing them. Wrap your legs around them and hug each other for support. EMILY SCHIFF-SLATER

2) G-Whiz This is a good choice if you and your partner aren't especially flexible, since the move only requires that you can bend at the waist. And "if you have a height difference , you can put a couple of pillows underneath the other person, or you can utilize a sex pillow ," says Engle. Do It: With your partner sitting on their knees, lie back with your legs resting on each of your partner's shoulders. EMILY SCHIFF-SLATER

3) Magic Mountain While this scissoring -type move lends itself to penetration, it's also a great one for girl-on-girl sex, where partners can manually stimulate each other with either a toy or their hands. Do It: Your partner sits, legs bent, leaning back on their hands and forearms. You do the same, and then inch toward them until you make contact. EMILY SCHIFF-SLATER

4) The Chairman This is another sex position where you might think bouncing is the right move, but, again, grinding is definitely the way to go. The Chairman is a great starter move for deep penetration, having your partner kiss your shoulders and your neck, and for nipple play, too. Wanna take things up a notch? Bring in a sex toy and have your partner reach around you for manual stimulation. Do It: Your partner sits on the edge of the bed and you sit on them, facing away. EMILY SCHIFF-SLATER

5) Missionary "Missionary is one of the most underrated positions," says Engle. Yes, as "basic" as it is, it's a Kama Sutra sex position: "There are so many different variations," and it's v intimate (all that close eye contact = all the feels). Try stacking pillows underneath your pelvis so that your partner on top can thrust in an upward diagonal direction, grinding against your clitoris. Do It: Lie on your back while your partner lies facedown on top of you. EMILY SCHIFF-SLATER

6) The Pinball Wizard This is a primo Kama Sutra move for deep penetration, says Engle. However, if you can't hold a bridge position, or your partner can't support your lower body with their arms, maybe move on to something else (because over-exertion is not sexy). Do It: You get into a partial bridge position (like a pinball machine), with your weight resting on your shoulders. Your partner enters you from a kneeling position. EMILY SCHIFF-SLATER

7) Reverse Cowgirl This one's a little more of a challenge, says Engle, since the natural curve of most penises or strap-ons don't really accommodate this position, but it's doable. (No wonder women tend to hate on this sex position.) Once you get your groove, it's a good time. Pro tip: To up your range of movement when you're on top, Engle suggests putting a pillow under each knee. Do It: Your partner lies on their back; you straddle them, facing their feet. EMILY SCHIFF-SLATER

8) Stand and Deliver If you're feeling especially adventurous, try the Stand and Deliver. It's a Kama Sutraapproved move that's good for shallow penetration as is. If you're looking for deeper penetration, you can take it down to your knees insteadan adaptation which, Engle says, is a great way to compensate for a height difference. And if you're the person on the receiving end and you're worried about falling when things get sweaty, Engle says to lean on a table or a chair for support. Do It: With both of you standing, you bend over at the waist; they enter you from behind. EMILY SCHIFF-SLATER

9) Ballet Dancer If balance starts to get tough while you and your partner are going at it in this sex position, don't get frustrated, says Engle. Instead, pivot. "Drop to your knees, and you can give that person a blow job or cunnilingus, or vice versa." The important thing is that you gave it a go. Do It: Standing on one foot, face your partner and wrap your other leg around their waist while they help support you. EMILY SCHIFF-SLATER

10) The Good Ex This intimate position is easier than it looks, says Engle. "It's a great opportunity to bring in something like a wand vibrator" for you to use on yourself at the same time. And whoever is in the seated position, rocking back and forth, might also consider using a butt plug for added stimulation. Do It: Sit on the bed facing each other with legs forward. Lift your partner's right leg over your left and lift your right leg over their left. Come together so they can enter you. Now, both of you lie back, your legs forming an X. Slow, leisurely gyrations replace thrusting. Hello, intimacy! EMILY SCHIFF-SLATER