By Emma Anderson
You’ve entered the sex Olympics, now earn that gold medal with these athletics-inspired love moves.
Try these expert tweaks to classic Olympic events for gold-standard sex.
Event: Butterfly
Sex can be a lot like swimming. You’ve got your go-to strokes like breaststroke and freestyle – and backstroke if you’re feeling lazy. But butterfly? Too hard! Yet just as butterfly will challenge new muscles, changing up your sex routine delivers new sensations. “Say, ‘Hey, let’s do it on the kitchen table instead of the bed,'” says Hellyer. Or in the bath. New positions don’t have to involve contortionism or thighs of steel.
Your Version: “To turn freestyle into butterfly – if freestyle is missionary – shove pillows under your back so your bum’s up higher and your partner can hold you by the buttocks,” says Hellyer. “This lets him get into the sensitive front part of your vagina. If you’re flexible, put your head over the end of the bed with your shoulders on the floor, like a shoulderstand.”
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Event: Marathon
Sure, the Usain Bolts of the world are impressive. But 9.58 seconds doesn’t count for much in the sack. In fact, regular sessions of at least two hours are one of the best ways to guarantee a thriving sex life, says sex therapist and relationship coach Jacqueline Hellyer. “The key to prolonged lovemaking is not to approach it like our standard sex model: kiss, fondle, oral and then shag away till he comes,” she says. “Instead, try a bit of this and that and have lots of little crescendos. Start by having a chat, then try games or reading erotica aloud to each other.”
Your Version: For marathon sex, Hellyer says any position is fine – you just need to set the right pace. “Slow right down. When he is erect, try putting his penis in your vagina and not moving for a couple of minutes. At first it feels like nothing, but then you wake up your genitals to ecstatic sensations.” To keep your energy up, sex coach Pauline Ryeland suggests having sensual foods on hand like strawberries, mango and dark chocolate. Whatever you’re into.
“Competition raises testosterone levels in both men and women, increasing arousal and response,” says Dr Sharon Moalem, author of How Sex Works. And while Scrabble might do the job, having a tussle with each other works even better because physical contact, like spanking, increases your bond, according to US researchers.
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Event: Greco-Roman Wrestling
“Competition raises testosterone levels in both men and women, increasing arousal and response,” says Dr Sharon Moalem, author of How Sex Works. And while Scrabble might do the job, having a tussle with each other works even better because physical contact, like spanking, increases your bond, according to US researchers.
Your Version: Channel Greco-Roman wrestling – where you can only use the top half of your body. “Do it naked and put oil all over your bodies to make it slippery,” says Hellyer. “Give him some disadvantages by tying his hands behind his back or giving yourself an extra tool like a suede whip.” Hey, no one needs to know…
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Event: Pole Vault
Sometimes even the best run-up can result in a disappointing flop. But there are ways to guarantee you’ll soar into the heights of orgasmic ecstasy, no matter how high you aim.
Your Version: Boost your chance of crossing the finish line with medal-worthy, clitoris-stimulating possitions like doggie style. “When you’re on all fours and he’s thrusting from behind, his penis should naturally find your G-spot,” says sex therapist Lori Buckley. Sweet. Have him stimulate your clitoris at the same time and you might even score Olympic gold: the blended orgasm. “By simultaneously having your clitoris and G-spot stroked, you mix the unique sensations of each peak into one, resulting
in a longer, deeper experience,” Cadell says. Gold.
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Event: Synchronised Diving
Couples who can reach simultaneous orgasms are more satisfied with their relationships, according to a not altogether surprising study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. What is surprising is this can also boost your mental health. While a synchronised finale is a tricky feat, the right position can make it easier, says Dr Ava Cadell, author of The Sexy Little Book Of Sex Games.
Your Version: “Try the 69 position sideways, where you lie down on your side, heads between each other’s legs,” she says. “Combine licking with the flat of your tongue to cover as much territory as possible to tracing a path along every nook and cranny with the tip of your tongue.” We’d say that’s a winner.
