‘Tis the season to get cuddled up on the sofa, fire lit, Netflix’s new Christmas movies playing in the background, conveniently – with films like Hot Frosty and The Merry Gentleman – offering a sexy score to an otherwise typical night in, with said movies just silly enough that you can ignore them in favour of spicing up your own evening. We’re of course talking about trying out some next, very festive, sex positions – because who doesn’t love a themed evening of love?

According to the sex experts at Lovehoney, everyone is trying out these new positions this winter – with the very on-brand theme of embracing laziness while still indulging in pleasure. Interest piqued? Us too – here’s the best new sex positions to try for the snowy season, as coined by Lovehoney’s in-house experts and sex genius Annabelle Knight…

Is it even autumn without some mention of pumpkin spice? If you’re a vulva-owner that loves a little extra clit stimulation, this position will become your new favourite. Similar to the classic cowgirl position, the penetrating partner lies flat on their back with the receiver on top, legs outstretched forward on either side. The person on top takes hold of their partner’s shoulders, while the other partner holds their hips. By holding onto one another, a perfect balance is created to give you stability to grind your way to orgasm.

An adult version of a beloved winter hobby, this NSFW version has the receiver lying flat on their back with arms and legs spread wide. The giving partner should place their hands on either side of your face and hover as they enter you for ultra-deep penetration. How long can you maintain this position as you end up being fully at the giver’s mercy?

Spooning is the perfect lazy morning sex position. We’re not messing with a classic, simply adding to it; revisiting spooning with a vibrator. The receiving partner should open their legs as wide as possible, or even wrap them around their partner’s legs when positioned behind, giving amazing and uninhibited access to the clitoris with your buzzing toy of choice.

Ready to get ploughed? The receiving partner gets into the wheelbarrow position with their hands or elbows down on the ground, and their legs up and wrapped around the penetrating partner’s hips. The giver/penetrator holds the legs or hips of the wheelbarrow for extra leverage and takes charge to control the speed and depth of thrusting. This one will work all your core muscles but gives the penetrating partner a great view of their partner from behind.

69’ing is great, but there’s a lot of work involved – and too much work takes away from the pleasure both parties should be enjoying. Take the classic 69 and flip it on its side, into a top-and-tails position, and suddenly you become free to pleasure one another without the fear of being crushed.

Firelight is the most flattering light out there, so make the most of it this season. Get the log burner going and create a makeshift bed of your cosiest sheets, thick blankets and cosy cushions. The receiver gets snuggly on the love nest; knees bent, legs opened and hips propped up on a pillow. The giving partner enters from behind – vaginally or anally – lying with their stomach flush to the bottom partner’s back, leaving them free to kiss their neck and whisper dirty thoughts.

Cowgirl is a tried-and-true position that’s enjoyable for every party involved. But during the colder months, you’re going to want to reduce that space between you and your partner by getting up close and personal. In this winterised version of the popular classic, the penetrating lies flat on their back – as is standard – while the receiver plants their feet on either side of them. Instead of staying upright, the receiver should wrap themselves in a blanket and cocoon themselves against their partner – torso pressed up close and elbows on either side of their face.

Maintain this skin-on-skin contact, and grind back and forth against one another, as there’ll be plenty of clitoral and G-spot stimulation to benefit from.

The lotus position allows you to get up close and personal on an ordinary day, so it’s the perfect go-to if there’s a chill in the air. It’s even better if you don’t like feeling exposed during sex; skin-on-skin and eye contact can result in a really intense emotional connection between you and your partner. Have the giving partner sit on the edge of a bed, on a chair, or with their back supported against a wall, with the receiver sitting on top and wrapping their legs around their partner if possible. Press your torsos together and embrace one another tightly; move slowly and sensually, grinding against each other for perfect penetration and clit stimulation.

Consider this position to be missionary on its side, with the receiver’s legs wrapping their arms and legs around their partner so you’re as close as possible – almost like a giant naked hug. Once you’ve assumed the position, you can move together, rocking backwards and forward for a slow and sensual tandem journey to the finish line. Be sure to whisper something dirty in their ear while you’re at it.

We’ve left this one for last, just in case you’re feeling up to a challenge. Although the accordion may look difficult and intimidating, it’s certainly not as bad as it looks. The giving partner lies on their back with legs bent and raised; the receiver straddles with their feet positioned on either side. The partner lying down will need to hook their legs around their partner’s upper arms and use their hands to pull the other as close as possible. If you’re on top, reach back with your hands and use your partner’s hips for balance and support.

This tangle of limbs won’t just get you warm and toasty in no time, you’ll also benefit from being in complete control of the depth and angle of penetration. The accordion is guaranteed to have the thighs of the person on top burning in all the right ways.

What do you think of Lovehoney’s seasonal list of sex positions? We’ll certainly be giving a few a try…