People search for "Christian sex positions" often enough that it's worth being direct about what that phrase usually means, and what it doesn't. There's no position the Bible names or excludes — scripture doesn't get that specific. What people are usually actually looking for is a starting point: close, face-to-face options that don't require prior experience or elaborate setup, rather than being handed all 113 positions in our full glossary at once with no sense of where to begin.
Close, face-to-face options
These keep eye contact and full-body closeness front and center — a natural place to start, especially for a first time together.
- Missionary — the most straightforward starting point, and worth reading the complete guide even if it sounds simple; there's real technique to it.
- Wrapped Missionary — the same closeness, with legs wrapped higher for a tighter connection.
- Cradle — seated and face to face, unhurried.
- Lotus — close, seated, minimal movement required to feel connected.
Simple, low-effort families to browse next
Once the basics feel comfortable, these two families stay in similar territory — closeness and simplicity over elaborate setup:
- Face to face — the whole family Missionary and Cradle belong to.
- Side-lying — even lower effort, good for a slower pace.
If it's your first time together
Which position you start with matters far less than going in with realistic expectations. Our complete beginner's guide covers the actual mechanics, pacing, and what to do if it doesn't go how you expected — worth reading before worrying about which position to try first.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an actual “Christian sex position”?
No — the Bible doesn't name or exclude specific positions. This list is a practical starting point for couples who want close, simple options first, not a doctrine about positions.
What position is best for a couple's first time together?
Missionary and its close variants (like Wrapped Missionary) are common starting points — face-to-face, no prior experience required, and easy to adjust in the moment.
Where can we see the rest of the options?
Our complete named positions glossary covers all 113, organized by family — standing, rear-entry, side-lying, and more — for whenever you want to explore beyond this starting list.
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