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What Are the Most Popular Sex Positions in the United States?

Ever wonder what the most popular sex positions are across America? The team at NapLab asked almost 1,500 U.S. adults about their go-to moves in the bedroom, and the results might get you in the mood!

Key findings from the study:

  • Doggy style is the #1 most popular position – nearly 3 in 10 people (29.4%) chose it as their favorite
  • Missionary (21.7%) and cowgirl (19.3%) round out the top 3 most popular positions
  • State-by-state breakdowns reveal surprising differences: Californians prefer cowgirl, while Floridians stick with missionary
  • Quirky favorites like face-sitting, spooning, and lotus made the top 10 nationwide, proving Americans aren’t shy about mixing it up.

What Is the Most Popular Sex Position in the United States?

The most popular sex position in America overall is doggy style, with 29.4% of participants choosing it as their favorite. What is the doggy style sex position? Doggy style involves one person bent over, usually on their hands and knees, while another enters from the rear (though not all sex has to be penetrative). Here’s a little taste of other popular sex positions by state, ranked by the percentage of people who prefer them: 

  • Missionary (21.68%): A classic, the missionary sex position involves partners facing each other with one on top of the other. 
  • Cowgirl (19.33%): The cowgirl sex position involves one participant straddling the other while facing upward. Here are some other top-notch sex positions that put one partner on top. 
  • Standing (4.9%): There are many ways to have sex while standing — these standing sex positions will keep you on your toes. 
  • Face-Sitting (4.7%): This is pretty self-explanatory — it is also known as queening or kinging (depending on who is on the throne). 
  • Reverse cowgirl (4.7%): Reverse cowgirl is similar to cowgirl, except the person on top faces away from the other participant. What a view! 
  • Spooning (4.63%): The spooning sex position is typically a rear-entry position where participants “spoon” each other, or one contours their body against the other, facing the same direction. It tends to be a more tender, intimate sex position, but there are variations to spice it up. 
  • Sixty-nine (3.89%): Probably the most joked-about sex position. Like the number 69, the participants’ positions are mutually inverted, with each person’s mouth near the other’s genitals for oral sex. The concept dates back to ancient Roman times and is depicted in the Kama Sutra, called “congress of a crow.”
  • Lotus (3.42%): The lotus sex position was inspired by a yoga pose of the same name. The receiving participant sits on the other partner’s lap, facing them, with their legs wrapped around each other. It is a Tantric sex position that can fuel intimacy, passion, and closeness. 
  • Butterfly (3.42%): The butterfly sex position involves one partner lying on the edge of a bed or another surface while the other stands and enters between the legs. It is considered a comfortable and highly stimulating position. 

Keep in mind that the most popular sex position might not be the best fit for you, and there’s no shame in that. Sex is a splendid spectrum that’s unique to each person — different strokes for different folks. 

Which U.S. States Have the Most Sex?

Now that we have explored the most popular sex positions in America, let’s talk about the states that have the most sex. Earlier this year, we conducted a survey to determine the most sexually active states in America based on sex frequency. According to our findings, Alaska came in first with an average of 2.8 times per week!

That is nearly triple the American average of once every four or five days. Why does Alaska have so much sex? During Naplab’s outreach, the team learned that Alaska’s cold temperatures and rural environment contribute to an abundance of bonking in the Last Frontier. 

Sex Positions to Try

If you want to spice up your sex life and experiment with positions beyond the marvelous menagerie Naplab explored here, feel free to indulge in these collections of sex positions: 

The best sex positions for someone can change from day to day, especially for those with a menstrual cycle or those experiencing menopause. It can be a fun and fulfilling journey to discover new ways to enjoy each other as bodies and desires evolve. 

You can see the full data breakdown of America’s favorite sex positions at Naplab.com.

[This article was originally published by Derek Hales at Naplab.com and republished here with permission.]

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