Fifty Shades of Ecstasy (4 page)

He sits in a chair. (That was difficult.) She straddles him and lies back to rest her back flat on his knees. She should be scooted up nice and close to him, so that not only will there be deep penetration, but her clitoris will get extra stimulation from rubbing up against his lower stomach. This position is the perfect opportunity for him to get all handsy! Two hands on two boobs? One hand on one boob and one hand on her clitoris? The combinations are just so exciting it’s tough to know where to start. At some point it might be wise to use a free hand to support her neck—depending on how long his legs are, the position can be straining with nothing to hold her head up.

This position is a great way to sit back, relax, and use those love muscles—so get sitting!

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P ON A
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EDESTAL

Whether they admit to it or not, most women want to feel like a little bit of a trophy, and most men want a trophy of their own. This position puts her up on a pedestal, and gives him the grand prize.

She hops up on a table, counter, or high surface. The height of the surface is best determined by how tall he is (if he has to go on his tiptoes or bend down, it’s probably the wrong height). She should face away, crouching down with her legs splayed wide. She can place her hands in front of her to keep steady. He should be standing up straight, and his pelvis should be at a perfect spooning angle with her bum. (Though instead of spooning, he might want to try inserting his penis.) The high angle of the table she’s squatting on will create better vaginal penetration, and give her more momentum each time she comes down on his shaft. Since his stance is pretty basic, he can use his energy to guide her hips up and down, kiss her neck and back, or massage her clitoris and breasts.

This first prize take on a little from-behind loving proves that hard work always pays off.

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Sex is a team sport. With the help of an exercise ball and some serious endurance, this position is a real high scorer.

She lays back on the exercise ball, with primarily her head, neck, and upper back supported. As he lifts her hips to his pelvis and holds on to her, she places her feet on a high table, piece of furniture, or wall behind him. The positioning of her feet will give her stability and make it so he’s not completely carrying the team, but it will also give her leverage so she can add to all the action. Holding on to his legs will keep their movements in sync, whereas holding on to the exercise ball may have her rolling off court.

“But
pleasures
are like
poppies spread
, You seize the flower,
its bloom
is shed; Or like the snow falls in the river, A moment white, then
melts for ever.
”

—
Robert Burns

As he holds on to her hips and thrusts, she should be using the foot support to do the same! The exercise ball will give a little spring to each lusty bump, sending both players into overtime. Not only is this a fun position to be in, but also it’s great to watch! With her lying back on the exercise ball, he gets a full frontal view of her as he brings her into ecstasy.

The trickiest part of this position is getting used to the exercise ball. Just like any other sport, it’s important to stay loose and let your body go with it. Once you’ve mastered not falling off, bring it in for the win!

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here’s yoga and tai chi, and hot yoga and mixed martial arts, and running on the treadmill; and then there are exercise balls. Even if you hate cardio, aerobics, or generally moving from a seated position, an exercise ball is worth the investment. The point isn’t to mimic the exercises they have on the motivational posters at the gym. It’s to use sex to
pretend
you intend to do those exercises!

The Logistics

I doubt your local fitness club wants you doing it on their exercise balls (if I’m wrong, can I have their number?), so you’re going to have to buy your own if you want to try this out. Luckily they’re not too expensive, and you can pick one up at a sports supply store, or just order off the Internet.

When you’re making your decision, think about what kind of durability you want from your exercise ball. Most cheap ones are made out of stretchy vinyl or plastic, and if they break, your ass is on the floor. That’s less than ideal if you want to use it for bouncy sex for two, so to be safe, think about investing in a “burst proof” ball, especially one made for use in physical therapy. These babies are made so that even if they pop, they take over a minute to deflate completely, giving you plenty of time to dismount before you break anything.

Balancing Act

The biggest challenge to having sex on the balance ball is the balancing! But here’s a secret: that’s a feature, not a bug! You can use the balance ball the same way you’d use other props like a stool or an ottoman, but the difference is that the ball won’t stay where you put it. If you need a little extra stability, push the ball against the wall, or into a corner.

If that doesn’t do it for you, you can buy a weighted exercise ball with a sand fill that keeps it in one place. Even with these helpful additions, you still need to concentrate to use the balance ball. You have to pay attention to your body and work to keep your balance. With a partner, you have to be aware of each other’s body as you move through the positions, so that you not only stay upright but also correctly entwined. Use the physics of the ball to your advantage: roll with it to add more force to your thrust, and bounce to have him hit the right spot!

Getting Started

Using the exercise ball for sex is a blast, but it takes some getting used to! Start by trying out the basics on the ball to see how it affects your configuration, then work up to more complicated moves. Give your old favorite standby position a whirl and see how the bouncing changes it up. You can even use the ball for extra support for oral positions, rear-entry, just about anything you can imagine, so give it a try!

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OUPLE’S
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LALOM

Warm up on the slopes with this hot position! Whether you want to hit the bunny hills or go for the black diamond, this downhill take on doggie style brings a whole new sensation to an old standard.

Facing away and down, she rests her hips on the rim of a comfortable chair (or chairlift), while her arms support her body in a modified plank position on the ground. Positioning himself directly on top of her, his arms should hover over her shoulders in a push-up stance. Both his and her legs should be casually bent against the back of the chair. This position is naturally upper-body intensive, so the higher the chair or couch is, the more strain there will be. The downward angle of her pelvis will allow him to insert himself from above and behind her, and the sloping position will allow for deeper penetration. This position naturally arches her back, which is super sexy for him, and feels great for her.