Combined Minds

What your favorite sex position says about you

Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez

Carmen: We’ve all been there — a few drinks in, the conversation takes a turn, and suddenly everyone’s sharing a little too much. Maybe it’s with your besties over dinner, maybe it’s a tipsy family gathering (yikes, we hope not — but hey, no judgment). At some point, though, the topic always comes up: favorite sex positions. And whether you’ve thought about it or not, we’re here to argue that it definitely says something about you. (And for the record, missionary is NOT boring — you’re just doing it wrong. I’m tired of the slander. Do better.)

Ambar: Can you tell we love “Sex and the City”? This is journalism at its finest. 

Carmen: So, let’s get into it. Here’s what your go-to sex position might say about you. Emphasis on might. This isn’t science, and we’re definitely not doctors (nor do we claim to be). So take it for what it’s worth — a little fun and maybe a little too real.

Ambar: Who let the dogs out? Woof. If doggy style is your favorite position (and let’s be honest, why wouldn’t it be?), you probably like to take charge behind the scenes. You’re confident, enjoy being in control and prefer action over attention—you’ll lead the way but don’t always crave the spotlight. Or you don’t like looking at whoever you’re intimate with. Either way, you get the job done if you know what I mean.

Carmen: Missionary gets a bad rap, but let’s be real — it’s a classic for a reason. If this one’s your go-to, you’re not boring, you’re efficient. You know what works, you like eye contact and you’re not out here trying to reinvent the wheel — just ride it into the sunset. Maybe throw a leg over the shoulder and call it a day. 

Ambar: If prone boning is your favorite sex position, you really hate eye contact and walk around looking at your shoes. And if you’re the one face down in the pillow, you hate breathing? You also might have a necrophilia kink but we won’t get into all that. Keep doing you!

Carmen: I am a firm believer that morning sex is the best sex (Mom, if you’re reading this, I’m clearly just a journalist chasing the truth). And the gold medalist of morning sex positions? Lazy spoon. If that’s your favorite, you’re a go-getter who wants intimacy, efficiency and maybe one eye still closed. You like your love life like you like your coffee — hot, half-asleep and preferably without having to move a muscle. 

Ambar: Giddy up, cowgirls, cowboys and cowtheys! If this is your favorite position, you’re probably a Leo who insists on being in the spotlight — riding high and taking all the credit. You like control, love a plan and definitely brought your own gluten-free snacks… which you’ve already mentioned twice. Type A? More like Type Yeehaw.

Carmen: If your favorite position is 69 — no, it’s not. You’re probably still a teenager (or at least have the enthusiasm of one), possibly haven’t even lost your virginity yet, and you’ve clearly been bamboozled by Reddit threads and the lies “Cosmo” told us in 2008. You think this makes you a sexpert, but in reality, you’re just out here giving neck cramps and getting nothing done. You might as well say your favorite position is nose on ass. 

Ambar: If we didn’t mention your favorite sex position, congrats, you’re a unicorn! But also…stop gatekeeping?

Carmen: I’ll leave you with my email … Carmen@folioweekly.com