For couples spending Christmas at home, navigating intimacy can be a challenge. Between trying to keep quiet and feeling overly full from festive feasting, the energy for a strenuous bedroom session is often in short supply. If you're seeking a way to connect with your partner that doesn't feel like a full-body workout, experts have identified one of the laziest sex positions as the ideal solution: the 'exhibitionist'.
Why the Festive Season Calls for Low-Energy Intimacy
According to sex and relationships expert Ness Cooper, speaking to Metro, sex might be the last thing on your mind after the indulgences of Christmas Day. However, she notes that while positions requiring lots of movement can worsen hangover symptoms, sex and orgasms themselves may later help relieve some of them. "Sex can release a load of hormonal and vascular responses, which can help reduce pain, including headaches," Cooper explains.
She offers crucial advice for those feeling the effects of festive overindulgence. Alcohol can remain in your system and impact lubrication, pleasure, and the ability to orgasm. Using an alcohol calculator can help you time intimacy for when it has cleared. Staying hydrated and addressing acid reflux are also key. If pleasure proves elusive, a nap can help adjust prolactin levels, making orgasm easier. Ultimately, choosing easy-to-perform positions is fundamental as coordination often suffers post-drinking.
How to Master the 'Exhibitionist' Position
Also known as the 'happy baby' pose, akin to the yoga position, the 'exhibitionist' is designed for ease. One partner lies on their back, adopting the pose. "The other partner kneels, resting their buttocks on their feet, and shuffles towards their partner," Cooper describes. The person on their back can add a rocking motion to increase pleasure.
The position's name hints at its nature: it is an exposed and open posture. Practical adjustments can enhance comfort and versatility. "The sex position can be made easier by adding pillows under the person in the baby pose, and adding different pillows of different heights can also allow you to adjust the position for anal penetration," advises Cooper.
Benefits and Drawbacks of the Boxing Day Pose
The 'exhibitionist' offers several advantages for a lethargic Boxing Day. It allows couples to easily adjust the depth of penetration. For those with vulvas and vaginas, it provides direct stimulation to the G-spot area while allowing easy access to the clitoris. Furthermore, its openness makes it perfect for using larger sex toys like massage wand vibrators during penetration, which isn't always possible in other positions.
However, Cooper notes one potential downside: "The penetrating partner may feel left out, as they’re out of reach of their partner, which can lead to less variation in stimulation for them to experience."
Other Lazy Sex Positions for the Festive Period
If the 'exhibitionist' feels too exposed, Cooper recommends classic spooning. "This sex position allows for controlled movement, where you’re able to support each other," she says. It minimises head movement while allowing for kissing and stroking. Another excellent option is a seated position, with one partner sitting on a chair and the other straddling them face-to-face. This is great for using strap-ons or non-penetrative toys and facilitates kissing and caressing.
Published on December 26, 2025, this guidance from Ness Cooper provides a practical blueprint for intimate, low-energy connection during the festive slump, proving that intimacy doesn't have to be sacrificed to Christmas excess.
