It's heating up! The best summer sex positions for when it's hot AF

If you're anything like me, summer means sleeping naked with an army of fans, (the appliance, not admirers), and waking up looking like you've been at a festival for a week. Not exactly a sexy sight, right?

It's no wonder, then, that many of us can't imagine having sex in such sweaty conditions. But just because it's hot, that doesn't mean you should forgo your sex life. In fact, summer is the sexy season — so, if anything, you should be having more sex than ever.

"In summer, we're wearing less clothes, the sun is out and, in general, our moods are improved," says sexologist Gigi Engle. "This can lead people to feeling more desire. I think there's a sense of new beginnings that comes with summer, which can often lead us to want to engage sexually and experiment in different ways. It is definitely the most carefree season."

That being said: if you can find a way to turn down the heat (while also turning it up), that'll only amp up your pleasure. The easiest way? Experiment with low energy or limited contact Scan for more sex position inspo, or head to cosmopolitan. com/uk/sex-positions sex positions. Cooling and adventurous! Win, win.

Here are three of our fave positions for the sweltering summer months, all of which work if your partner has a penis, or if you're using a strap-on. You could also try mutual masturbation, as well as the pièce de résistance of summer sex: temperature play. Rubbing ice cubes over each other… what's hotter than that?

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The zen pause

This one's nice and slow, making it a great position to start off with, so you can save your energy for a big finish. All you have to do is roll on to your side, lie face-to-face, wrap your arms around each other and move together gently. With your legs intertwined and chests pressed together, it's the perfect position for a passionate make-out sesh to build intimacy.

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The X-rated

This position is ideal in the heat, as you won't be quite so up close and personal. Get your partner to sit down with their legs straight out in front and straddle them lying backwards, with your legs straight out behind you. Hold on to their legs for extra leverage as you slide up and down – their hands are in the perfect position for spanking, too.

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Saucy spoons

This spooning sex position requires minimal effort, which is basically the dream in hot weather. Position yourself so that your knees are both slightly bent, and push your bum towards your partner so they can enter you. This posish is also ace because your partner's hands will be free to explore elsewhere, maybe even with the help of a toy…