According to health experts, adults need 150 minutes of physical activity per week to stay healthy. That's roughly 30 minutes 5 times a week, and what better way to get some physical activity than through sex?
If you're looking to get the best results from using sex as a source of exercise, you can experiment with which sex positions burn the most calories.
From least to most caloric, here are six positions that burn calories and guarantee mind-blowing orgasms:
6. The Greyhound
Number 6 on the list of calorie-burning sex positions is the beloved doggy style position. The bottom partner burns about 103 calories per 30 minutes , while the top partner should burn about 182 calories during the same period.
The great thing about the doggy style position is that it can also target certain types of muscle groups, so if you're looking to burn calories and tone your muscles, you can do so while enjoying sex.
When the bottom partner is on all fours, their glutes and quads are engaged. If you want to engage more muscle groups, pressing your hands against the wall will also engage your shoulders, biceps, and triceps, and increase the number of calories burned.
It is also important to note that doggy style is considered one of the best sex positions for women that guarantees orgasm.
5. Leg in the air
The second position on the list is the legs up position, which might not seem like a calorie-burning sex position at first glance, but is actually very effective.
The bottom partner will burn about 116 calories per 30 minutes , while the top partner will burn about 127. This position can also help the bottom partner improve flexibility, as it stretches their legs while working their quads, hamstrings, and calves.
Legs up is also a great position to experiment with different angles of penetration, as the top partner can bend and move around to find the best way to please their bottom partner.
This position can also be an alternative to the missionary position if you want to maintain eye contact and intimacy while increasing the number of calories you burn.
4. REVERSE COWGIRL
The list of the best sex positions that burn calories wouldn’t be complete without the Reverse Cowgirl. Not only is this position one of the best for women, as being on top provides the best control and chances of orgasm, but it also burns a number of calories.
The top partner can burn about 137 calories in 30 minutes , while the bottom partner burns about 48. So, the top partner has the biggest advantage when it comes to getting the most out of the exercise.
The top partner can also work their abs during Reverse Cowgirl, and if you want to include even more muscle groups, squatting over your partner will work your legs and glutes even more.
3. COWGIRL
Much like the Reverse Cowgirl, the Cowgirl is also a great way to burn a few extra calories during sex. The top partner will burn about 139 calories in 30 minutes , while the bottom partner will burn about 48 .
The cowgirl position offers more skin-to-skin contact and intimacy than the reverse cowgirl position, as partners can maintain eye contact at all times, touch each other's chests and breasts, and kiss easily.
This position gives the top partner a lot of control, as they can decide the speed, depth, and angles that work best for them. Similar to the Reverse Cowgirl, the top partner can engage their core muscles and work them. Squatting while straddling the bottom partner works the glutes and leg muscles.
2. BUTTER CHURNER
The "Butter Churner" is the second best position for burning the most calories, and it's more challenging than the other sex positions on this list. The bottom partner can burn 179 calories in 30 minutes , while the top partner can burn about 211 calories .
That's a lot of calories burned during sex. So if you're up for the challenge, it's definitely worth a try.
It may take a few tries to get this position right, but don't be discouraged. The bottom partner can lie on their back or stomach, and the top partner can stand over them and lift their butt and legs into the air, almost bending the bottom partner in half.
Almost every muscle group of both partners will be used during the Butter Churner, which will also put your balancing skills to the test. Plus, since this position offers a deep angle of penetration, it's perfect if you're looking to have a cervical orgasm.
1. THE WINNER — THE SQUAT
The first position on the list of best sex positions that burn calories is the squat. This sex position allows the top partner to burn about 188 calories in 30 minutes , while the bottom partner burns about 50 .
This position is perfect for women because it allows them to control the angle of penetration, depth, and speed while on top. If you're looking for a good workout and a good orgasm, the squat is the perfect position.
The top partner will work their leg muscles, glutes, and even their abs. The more intense the squats, the more calories the top partner will burn during the session.
