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Curiosity got the better of them.

Americans realized they’re not having enough sex — so it seems they’re trying to make up for lost time by searching for spicy new positions to try in bed, according to a new study.

Researchers from FetishFinder examined Google search patterns to find out which sex positions people are most interested in this year — because what they’ve been doing in bed might be getting stale.

Move over, missionary — the “bear hug” took the cake as the position most people looked into.


  Move over, missionary — the “bear hug” was the position most people looked into. feeling lucky – stock.adobe.com Move over, missionary — the “bear hug” was the position most people looked into. feeling lucky – stock.adobe.com

This position — which involves hugging like a bear while standing up — clearly caught people’s attention because it saw a 623% spike in searches within the past year.

Another position many were curious about is the “filthy Sanchez.” This position is a tad crude — as it involves smearing bodily fluids on a person’s upper lip. Regardless, it’s the second-most-searched sexual arrangement.

The “anvil” features one partner lying on their back with legs lifted overhead with the other partner kneeling and… you can fill in the blanks. This one came in third with a 275% increase in searches.

Coming in fourth is the “bridge” position — which is a rather physical one, as one partner lifts their hips with the support of their legs and upper body.

People are clearly up for the challenge as the “bridge” increased in searches by over 274%. Maybe some were confused and thought they were searching for a pilates move.

The fifth-most-searched one is the “full Nelson” — which is all about dominance, as the receiving partner has their arms pinned above their head in this position.


  The “straddle” position remains a popular one. Dmitriy Kapitonenko – stock.adobe.com The “straddle” position remains a popular one. Dmitriy Kapitonenko – stock.adobe.com

The remaining top five sex position searches included the “butterfly,” which saw a 223% rise in interest; the classic “straddle,” which had an almost 184% lift in search volume; and the “piledriver,” which peaked at 149% this year.

The “butter churner,” which isn’t anything too crazy — do a quick search if a refresher is needed — is also on the list. And the “praying mantis” came in last on the viral sex positions list.

Considering the average American has sex only once per week, based on these search results, people are clearly trying to improve that number.

“If Google searches are any indication, America’s sex life got a serious glow-up in 2025,” said a spokesperson for FetishFinder.

“From sensual slow burns to full-throttle freakiness, it is clear people are exploring every corner of their desires,” they added.

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