Confidence, especially during sex, can be difficult to achieve for many of us. Body confidence (or lack thereof), sexual expectation, or feeling under pressure to perform can all get in the way of what should otherwise be a deeply pleasurable moment spent connecting with your partner.
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Insecurities can range in severity, and might require psychological treatment, but if your lack of confidence is on the milder end of the spectrum and you're looking for some help getting your sexual swag on, there are a few things you can do to help calm your fears, likediscussing how you're feeling with your partner, or by trying some empowering sex positions.
If you like the sound of that, why not get started with this confidence-boosting sex position we're certain you'll have fun trying!
Reverse cowgirl
Although most people think that eye contact during sex brings with it the most intimacy, sometimes the reverse can be equally as intimate. This is no truer than for the reverse cowgirl position! Sometimes during sex, direct eye contact can pull us out of the moment, limiting our enjoyment, and causing our insecurities to come out (which is not the goal..). So, if you're ever in this position - reverse it, or rather yourself!
How to do it
To get into this position, have the penetrative partner lie down.The receptive partner then straddles them, facing the same direction as their partner (i.e if you're on top, you're looking at your partner's feet). Kneel or crouch, then bounce your way to a happy and confident finish without feeling the pressure to perform that comes with someone's direct gaze. And trust us, the view that your partner will have is sure to up the sense intimacy and enjoyment too!
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Stylecaster: '10 Confidence-Boosting Sex Positions That Will Have You Feeling Sexy AF'
