Fed up with the same old routine in the bedroom? Then let the inner yoga queen in you loose with these positions guaranteed to get your heart (and his also) racing.

1. Coital Alignment Technique
Master this and you’re three times more likely to achieve orgasm than from regular penetration. You start in the basic missionary, but he moves upwards along your body so the base of his penis grinds against your clitoris. Wrap your legs around his back and focus on rocking rather than thrusting. It may take practice, but good God, it’s worth the wait.

2. Standing-up Sex
Standing-up sex requires balance, coordination and thighs of steel, but it’s the ultimate position for spontaneous, urgent sex. Anchor yourself by leaning back against a wall and hooking a leg around him. This will allow him to penetrate more deeply while holding on to your thigh for added stability. Perfect for elevators, alleys and anywhere you shouldn’t but really, really want to.

3. Cowgirl
Climb up in the saddle and ride him, cowgirl! You’re on top, straddling him, setting the rhythm and how deep he goes. Lean forward and grind against him for clitoral stimulation or lean back and his thrusts will hit your G. He’ll love having unrestricted, full-frontal access to you and you’ll love being completely in control.

4. Doggy Style
Fabulous for deep penetration and G-spot stimulation (and a bit of hanky spanky, if you’re so inclined). You’re on all fours with him kneeling behind, holding your hips. Use your thighs to thrust back as deep or as shallow, fast or slow as you like. But go easy on him - when it’s this good, he could peak too soon.
5. The Kitchen Quickie
Sex on a kitchen worktop is urgent, frantic and fabulous. Sit right on the edge and wrap your legs around him as he gets inside you. Draw him in tight and match him thrust for thrust. Quickie sex heightens the female sexual response, so you could be reaching orgasm in record time.

6. 69
Sex doesn’t get any more intimate than this. You’re on top, giving him mindblowing head, playing with his balls or inserting a lubed finger for added frisson. Meanwhile, he’s underneath, returning the compliment. If you find it tricky concentrating on giving and receiving, take it in turns to pleasure each other. Feeling really adventurous? Try it standing up!

7. Spoons
Mmm… sleepy Sunday morning sex. In this deliciously intimate position you both lie on your sides, bodies pressed up close, with him slowly, gently thrusting from behind. He can caress your breasts while your nails rake his taut buttocks. You can easily roll into doggy style to up the tempo to a frenetic climax… phew, steady on there.

8. Reverse Cowboy
You’re kneeling on top of him, but you’re facing away from him, setting the pace of the action. He gets a great view of your arse and plentiful fondling opportunities. Your hands are free to pleasure his balls and anus. See? Everyone’s happy!

9. Scissors
Lie back on a desk or table with your hips perched on the edge. With your legs at a 90º angle, your partner holds your ankles, opening and crossing your legs like scissors, thrusting all the while. It’s a sensation overload as you switch from deepest penetration to a super-snug lovelock. Highly recommended!

10. Cunnilingus with a Twist
If you crave oral where you’re in control, this is the position for you. Prop a pillow under his neck and kneel over his face. In this position you take the lead in terms of pressure, pace and area of focus. And let’s be honest – it looks fabulously porno!

11. Wheelbarrow
Slightly bonkers, but strangely compelling, too. You start on all fours and your sober partner lifts your legs so he can penetrate you. You’ll both need Herculean upper-body strength, so it’s ideal for gym bunnies. Good for G-spot stimulation but, in fairness, he’ll probably get more out of it than you.

12. Head Rush
He kneels in front of you, lifts your ankles over his shoulders and penetrates shallowly, stimulating those feel-good nerve endings in the vaginal entrance. It’s a golden opportunity for him to stimulate your clit and because you’re essentially doing a shoulderstand, the blood rushes to your head, so when you come you’ll feel all-over-tingletastic.

13. The Side Slide
A degree of flexibility is needed for this one, but it’s so worth those Holmes Place workouts. Lie on your side with your lower leg straight, other leg bent and him in between. He lifts your upper leg and hooks your ankle over his shoulder while he enters you. Hubba hubba! Deep penetration that’s divine with hand or vibe stimulation.

14. Missionary with Legs Inside
Start off in the regular missionary position, but straighten your legs and rest them inside his thighs. The feel is sublime – a supertight fit that’ll make him feel like Moby Dick. Squeeze your thighs together and you can’t help but grab handfuls of man bum to push him deeper in.

15. Sitting-Down Sex
This position lends itself particularly well to a height-adjustable office chair (ahem) so that your feet reach the floor when you’re sitting in his lap. Bounce gently up and down, rock, thrust or rotate in small circular motions… As you’re both facing the same way, why not spice things up with a full-length mirror?

16. Sex in Water
Not to be attempted at the local pool, this is aqua-nookie for a sundown beach. Play with each other underwater (check for snorkellers first) then when you can bear it no longer, lie across the middle of a lilo while he surreptitiously lowers your bikini bottoms and enters from behind. Naughty, but really very nice…

17. Piercing Tiger
Big cats mate with the female lying down and the male holding her by the back of the neck with his teeth. Now we’re not suggesting you go quite that far (although maybe a gentle nibble…?), but you get the general idea. Try it legs open and back arched or legs closed between his. Hot, sweaty and heavenly.

18. Lap of the Gods
Sit in his lap facing him and wrap your legs round his back, inching towards him until he’s penetrating you. Your breasts will be tantalisingly close to his mouth and your weight will be bearing down on his penis for really deep, massaging penetration. Scratch his back, nibble his ears and tell him exactly how good it feels.
19. Deeper and Deeper
He kneels and you lie back with your feet resting against his chest (this one’s great if you’re into toe jobs). Your pelvis is tilted up to allow super-deep penetration, even deeper if you put a pillow beneath your bottom. Hold on to his hips to pull him in or reach down to massage his balls and perineum.

20. Missionary
Last but not least, ye old faithful Missionary. There’s a reason it’s the most popular position - being up close together, looking into each others’ eyes, kissing, talking, sharing all-over body contact… it’s undeniably erotic and intimate. Does it get any better than that?