Spice up your fitness routine with some of these calorie-burning sex positions

Getting in shape sounds great, but dragging yourself to the gym, especially during winter when you want to snuggle in bed, can feel like a chore.

But here's a spicy truth: according to research from Lelo.com, your go-to sex position might be the secret weapon to torch those unwanted calories. 

After all, as the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work.

These calorie counts were calculated by analysing the average weight of adult men and women.

Each sexual encounter was timed at 15 minutes, and fitness experts from PTPioneer helped gauge the difficulty and intensity of breathing for each position.

So, if you're aiming to stay in great shape, here are the top ten calorie-burning sex positions for couples that could give even the most intense gym session a run for its money:

1. THE BUTTER CHURNER

The Butter Churner reigns supreme as the ultimate calorie-burning sex position.

In a mere 15 minutes of engaging in this sex-ercise, couples can torch a combined total of 196 calories on average.

It's particularly advantageous for the male partner, who can incinerate more calories by taking the lead in churning the butter.

2. STANDING

Securing the second spot on the list is the Standing position, burning 171.5 calories.

Similar to the Butter Churner, this position is more calorie-burning for males.

3. KNEELING WHEELBARROW

If you aim to beef up your upper body strength, look no further than the Kneeling Wheelbarrow.

Claiming the third spot on the list, this sex-ercise allows couples to burn an average of 156.5 calories while giving their arms a serious workout.

4. THE LOTUS

Ranking in fourth place is the Lotus position, where couples can spice up their sex-ercise routine and sizzle away 143.5 calories together.

This is the second-most searched-for sex position in the US, clocking in at a staggering 4.5 million searches.

In the Lotus pose, the couple sits comfortably, with one partner wrapping their legs around the other in a cosy cross-legged embrace. 

5. DOGGY STYLE

Sliding into the fifth spot is the fan-favourite, Doggy Style, coming in just one calorie shy of the Lotus position.

Here's a spicy tidbit: the partner taking the lead can torch nearly double the calories compared to their counterpart.

It's a position that iss sure to get hearts racing and calories melting away!

6. LEGS UP

Coming in at number six, on average, couples can burn a combined 121.5 calories while engaging in Legs Up.

Surprisingly, it has garnered the largest audience among Americans: 12.9 million people.

7. THE SQUAT

In seventh place, we have the Squat, where partners can sizzle away 119 calories during their sex-ercise session.

Here's the juicy part: this position reigns supreme for females in the calorie-burning department, outshining all the others on the spicy list.

It's like hitting the squat rack in the gym but with way more fun and a lot less sweat!

8. THE EAGLE

Perched at eighth place, we have the Eagle, soaring high on the list of calorie-burning sex positions, with an average burn of 107.5 calories.

This position has earned its wings as the third-most popular among Americans, trailing behind the Lotus and Legs Up.

So, get ready for a soaring workout that'll leave you feeling truly liberated!

9. SIXTY-NINE

Coming in at ninth place, we have the Sixty-Nine, where couples can sizzle away 94.5 calories together. 

This position isn't just fun and games – it's a calorie-burning equation that'll leave you both feeling satisfied in more ways than one!

10. THE COWGIRL

At number 10 we have the Cowgirl position, rounding out our list of calorie-burning champions by scorching an average of 93.5 calories.

Like its spicy counterparts, the Sixty-Nine and the Squat, females lead the calorie-burning race, leaving their male partners in the dust.

Saddle up and let the calorie-burning rodeo begin!

"Communication is key to making sure that both partners are comfortable and physically capable of engaging in those types of sexual activities."

- Luka Matutinović, CMO – Lelo.com

Cheers to a fitter (and happier) version of you!