12 Steamy Shower Sex Positions That Actually Aren't Awkward

The shower is a place to get clean, but it's also perfect for when you want to get down and dirty with your partner. Let's be real, though: Things can get a little slippery and awkward. However, with the right shower sex positions, you can enjoy some steamy intimacy and ensure you hit all the sweet spots.

"Shower sex is one of those things that sounds like it's straight out of a steamy movie. Funnily enough, it's one of those fantasies that live up to the hype," says Dr. Emily May, an AASECT certified sex therapist. "The idea is super appealing, hot water, steam, two bodies pressed together and you're simultaneously getting clean whilst being dirty."

From the wet lotus to bent-over bae, there are plenty of ways to spice up your sex life in the shower. To inspire you, we're highlighting 12 of the best positions for shower sex that are anything but awkward. Just remember to use lots of lube since the shower rinses away natural lubrication—and prioritize safety first!

The Steamy Stand-Up

What it is: Dr. May says she's a big fan of what she calls "the steamy stand up," which is a simple, face-to-face shower sex position that's both intimate and relatively low-risk. "One of you leans against the wall, the other stands in front. If you're feeling adventurous, throw a leg up on the side," she says.

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Why you'll love it: It's one of the most straightforward, easy shower sex positions. It minimizes your chances of slipping since both of you are upright and the face-to-face intimacy is *chef's kiss.*

The Assisted Tango

What it is: This sex position utilizes a small stool for the person being penetrated to have one of their feet on, providing some more stability. "Then the one penetrating should bend their knees so they come from underneath," explains Sofie Roos, a licensed sexologist at Passionerad.

Why you'll love it: Not only does this give you more stability in a slippery situation, but it also provides space to use a waterproof clitoris couples vibrator to get nice orgasms, Roos says. She adds, "Don't forget that you can use the shower head on the clitoris as well instead of a vibrator, especially if you have a setting with a massage jet."

The Slip n' Slide

What it is: "The slip 'n slide shower sex position involves one partner standing with their hands against the wall. Meanwhile, the other partner enters from behind," says Aliyah Moore, Ph.D., a certified sex therapist.

Why you'll love it: This position provides stability since both sets of feet are on the ground. Moore says it also allows for more ease of movement, which helps you focus on enjoyment above all else.

The Wet Wrap-Around

What it is: The wet wraparound involves one person wrapping their legs around the other's waist while having shower sex. It definitely works best with a wall to prop yourself up against.

Why you'll love it: "It's a great move for getting that close, connected feeling while also having something solid to hold onto," Dr. May says. Plus, this one is right out of the movies!

Bent-Over Bae

What it is: The receiving partner stands with their legs apart and bends forward, resting their hands lower on the wall. Their body position can look like an L, or more of an upside-down V depending on how low they want to go. Meanwhile, the penetrative partner enters from behind, explains Isabelle Uren, certified sex expert at Bedbible.

Why you'll love it: "Since both partners have both of their feet on the ground, this position offers a fair amount of stability," Uren says. "It works well for both vaginal and anal sex, and the receiving partner can also use a waterproof sex toy, like a clitoral vibrator, for some extra stimulation."

Wet Lotus

What it is: To explore this sex position in a shower, straddle your partner with your legs wrapped while both are seated and water is pouring from above. "Use the angle of your lean to intensify penetration and the strength of your legs to modulate rhythm and depth," says Megwyn White certified sexologist at Satisfyer.

Why you'll love it: "This is a great position to try with your partner for penis-in-vagina sex and offers a comfortable position to angle into the G-Spot in just the right ways," White says.

Cowgirl on Feet

What it is: This shower sex position involves the penetrator sitting down with their back against the wall, Roos says. The one being penetrated hovers above the other, allowing them to easily move up, down and however they desire.

Why you'll love it: This puts the person on top in full control, which is sexy in its own right. The flexibility also can make achieving orgasm more easy for the cowgirl, Roos says.

The Steamy Show

What it is: Here, "the performing partner slips into the shower and puts on a sensual show of soaping up their body and teasing themselves while their partner gets to watch from the sidelines," Uren says. "If you have a waterproof app-enabled sex toy, like a vibrating egg, the performing partner can slip it inside, while their partner controls the vibrations while they watch the show."

Why you'll love it: "This is great for foreplay or even long-distance or video sex and works particularly well for couples with one voyeur and one exhibitionist," Uren says.

Bust Against the Glass

What it is: Have more of a daredevil streak, or perhaps have a little bit of a voyeuristic inclination? This is the shower sex position for you. Dr. May says that one person is pressed against the shower door or glass wall while the other is enjoying themselves from behind.

Why you'll love it: Dr. May says, "It's got a great view, and it's super sexy, but balance is key." The fact that both of you are standing upright also provides less room for slipping.

Toy Time

What it is: Due to the more difficult nature of shower sex, it's often best enjoyed as a quickie, Uren says, so using sex toys can be really helpful. "Wearable sex toys like cock rings, butt plugs and egg vibrators are great for adding more stimulation while still keeping your hands free to help you balance."

Why you'll love it: With so many sex toys to choose from, this is a great way to get a little playful with bae. It's also a fun place to start before moving onto more comfortable ground. (Just double-check that your toy of choice is waterproof first.)

Sitting Oral in the Rain

What it is: In this position, one of you is standing and the other is sitting on the floor giving you oral sex while the water is raining down. "If performing oral sex on a person with a penis, try to let them ejaculate out in the 'wild' without worrying about where the sperm will go—a feeling that's extremely hot," Roos says.

Why you'll love it: Oral sex is the perfect foreplay segue into penetrative sex and an easy way to steam up your shower sexcapade.

The Soap Box

What it is: During this position for shower sex, one person props a leg onto a raised surface, such as a stool or bath ledge. "A waterproof vibrator can enhance this position by adding extra clitoral stimulation," Moore says.

Why you'll love it: The raised leg spices things up while also creating new, interesting—and possibly better—angles for penetration. Hands remain free, too, so you can use them for stimulation with or without a toy.