The 19 Best Places to Have Sex, Period

What are the best places to have sex? It’s an under-explored question. We’re all preoccupied with finding a partner and a position, but don’t underestimate the importance of location, location, location.

Seriously, we are not all doomed to slip into a sexless oblivion. Variety—when practiced safely—is the spice that keeps a good sex life hot, even without a hot tub. It doesn’t have to be intimidating either. Sex in public is a fantasy for many people; and if that sounds hot to you, there are several ways to make that happen while maintaining privacy. If you want to live your best sex life, get out of a rut, or explore a new kinky sex idea, start here.

And if the idea of getting it on in a dressing room or on top of a pool table sparks fear in your heart, that doesn’t mean you can’t still be adventurous. Some of the best places to hook up don’t even require leaving your home. Girls star Jemima Kirke prefers keeping it local. “I’m not very adventurous with locations,” she told Glamour in an interview. “I just find a bed to be the best place to do anything. It’s comfortable, you have lots of space. When I say a bed, I mean a king-size strictly, or a California king. A locked door. Good daylight. I love the daylight for that kind of thing, for sex. If the connection is there, I don’t really need any bells and whistles.”

Even so, it can be fun to find new ways to explore that connection. So we rounded up the best places to have sex that will help inspire your bucket list.

1. Your backyard

Sex in the great outdoors can be surprisingly sensual, thanks in part to romantic elements like a starry night or the scent of flowers carried by a light breeze. Taking it out of the house and onto a porch swing, picnic blanket, or poolside lounger lets you experience outdoor action without fear of prying eyes—just make sure your neighbors don’t have a view into your yard. Maybe see what fun you can have on a swing set if you dare.

2. On the beach