Let's be honest, 2020 wasn't the most exciting year for sex. Social distancing guidelines meant that finding new in-person partners wasn't in the cards. If you had a partner, all that together time staying at home may have left you you less eager to hit the sheets. On top of that, 2020 was also a pretty stressful year, leaving many of us without the energy for wild and crazy intercourse.
So this year's top sex positions were mostly about comfort and familiarity, plus a little creativity. Here's the lowdown from two sex experts.
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Mutual digital masturbation
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The plough
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The joined at the hip
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The pillow plump
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CBD-boosted penetration
https://www.we-vibe.com/us/pivot , with CBD products increasing not just in the wellness world but the sex realm as well. What does CBD lube do for your sex life? Laino says it can relax the vagina so orgasms feel more powerful. Couples were trying it in any position they liked, so put some on your vagina and your partner's genitals and try getting it on via missionary, doggie style, or woman on top.
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