While the holidays are all about comfort and joy, they also have a tendency to bring on stress, stress \u2014 and more stress. And that’s when you might want to get a little release by trying the best\u00a0sex positions for relieving stress\u00a0with your partner.\n

The\u00a0holiday season can\u00a0definitely be a trying time. But if you hop into bed, it will all melt away \u2014 at least for a little while.\u00a0Sex during the holidays\u00a0is a perfect way to get comfy and cozy,\u00a0Dr. Megan Stubbs, sexologist and relationship expert, tells Bustle, and\u00a0feel closer to your partner. And it’s also a way to break a sweat and work out a little (healthy, consensual) frustration, too.\n

If you’re visiting family and desperately need a break from the conversation, all you need to do is slip away to a spare bedroom, turn on the shower or a fan to drown out any errant bed creaks, and get to it. You could also sneak away and\u00a0have sex in your car, if that seems safer. (Or, if you’re\u00a0spending the holidays at home, just go for it as you usually would.)\n

So, if you’re looking for a way to\u00a0combat stress this holiday season, here are seven\u00a0sex positions to try\u00a0\u2014\u00a0because an orgasm a day might just keep a meltdown at bay.\n

1Spooning\n
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How To Do It:\u00a0Get into a spooning position, then place your hips slightly above your partner’s. Lift up your top leg and guide them inside of you. (Don’t be afraid to use lots of lube.)\n
Why It’s Stress-Busting:\u00a0It’s a really intense, deep\u00a0position with g-spot stimulation. Plus, it leaves one hand free for clit play.\n\n\n\n\n
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2The Bridge\n
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How To Do It:\u00a0Lie on your back with knees bent. Have your partner kneel between your legs. Then raise your butt and lower back off the bed to form a “bridge” shape with your bodies.\n
Why It’s Stress-Busting:\u00a0This is quite an athletic position, so if you feel like you have extra stress to work out, the exertion might just do you good. Plus, you’ll get a really sexy view of each other, which is always a nice distraction.\n\n\n\n\n
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3Doggy With A Vibrator\n
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How To Do It:\u00a0Take traditional doggy style up a notch by grabbing\u00a0your favorite vibrator\u00a0and either using it on yourself or passing it off to your partner.\n
Why It’s Stress-Busting:\u00a0This position combines the intensity of doggy with the sensation of your vibrator, for extra stimulation.\u00a0In fact, there’s so much going on you probably won’t even remember what you were stressed about in the first place.\n\n\n\n\n
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4The Splitter\n
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How To Do It:\u00a0Start in missionary, then have your partner raise up onto their knees. Lift one of your legs and rest it on their shoulder. Make sure you move slowly, especially if you’re not particularly flexible.\n
Why It’s Stress-Busting:\u00a0You get to lie back, close your eyes, and enjoy all the sensations, while your partner gets to do their thing.\n\n\n\n\n
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5Weak In The Knees\n
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How To Do It:\u00a0One of you will lie on their back in bed, while the other\u00a0sits on their face. Just make sure the person on top lowers down slowly, because safety first.\n
Why It’s Stress-Busting:\u00a0Since it’s a really intimate position, you’ll be too focused on the task at hand to worry about anything else.\n\n\n\n\n
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6The Plow\n
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How To Do It:\u00a0Get into missionary, then raise one leg up and lean it against your partner’s shoulder, then raise the other. Go slowly to make sure you’re comfortable, because it may be a strain.\n
Why It’s Stress-Busting:\u00a0This position is incredibly deep and intense, so both of you will be\u00a0getting a lot of sensation.\n\n\n\n\n
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7In A Chair\n
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How To Do It:\u00a0While your partner sits in a chair, swing your leg over and straddle their lap. From there you can bounce up and down, grind \u2014 whatever feels good. Then, try facing away from them for a different, extra sexy angle.\n
Why It’s Stress-Busting:\u00a0If you usually have sex in bed, the chair will add an exciting twist.\n\n\n\n\n
If you\u00a0feel holiday stress\u00a0creeping in, give these sex positions a try. Whether you choose one requires extra effort and focus, provides a great view, or lets you bliss out, they’re sure to keep your mind off things.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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