Not climaxing? That low number got us wondering, what does work for women when it comes to hitting that high note—and are there any easy modifications that can make intercourse itself more of an orgasm trigger? To find out, we turned not to researchers but the true orgasm experts: real women. We created an anonymous survey, asking for specifics about the positions they love that always result in an amazing O. If the sex you're having isn't doing the job bringing you to climax, steal these suggestions, which make the women who replied to us scream Oh! One big reason: The softer, gentler motions actually create more intensity than the feels women typically get from hands or a penis.

According to research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine , vaginal and clitoral orgasms are separate sensations. Interest in testing out new positions actually makes a big difference in her pleasure and her arousal, explains Jen Landa, M. From here, she should bend her right leg around the right side of your waist—allowing full access to her vagina. This position is an upgrade from standard missionary because this sets you up for deeper penetration and allows you to slow your roll. So spend some time exploring her body.

Some things in life are better on repeat: Friends , perfectly sunny beach days, your trusty manicure. Your sexcapades, though? Definitely not one of them.

In fact, according to a study published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy in , 37 percent of American women required clitoral stimulation to experience an orgasm, and 18 percent! We just need to get a little creative with our positions and technique. Try these nine sex positions almost guaranteed to give you mind-blowing orgasms and thank us later. Madeleine M.