Best Doggy Style Sex Positions
5 Doggy-Style Ideas & Variations You'll Really Be Able to Get Behind
Ah, doggy style... the position most animals use to get it on, humans being no exception.
As one of men's and women's favorite sexual positions, doggy style has been a welcome addition to people's sex lives for ages. But how much do you actually know about it?
In order to help you polish your sex game a little bit, we’re here to break down some doggy-style basics, as well as show you some illustrated variations on the position.
What to Know About Doggy-Style Sex
First of all, the name comes from the fact that dogs have sex like this — one mounts the other from behind.
Of course, when humans do it, the penetrating partner is typically not lying fully out on the receiving partner’s back while both are on hands and knees — but the main principle is there: two mammals, one thrusting into the other from behind.
Despite the name, the position doesn’t have anything to do with furry kink or bestiality.
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Why do people like doing it doggy-style? For lots of reasons.
It can allow for deep, unencumbered penetration, which is great for people with smaller penises or receiving partners who like feeling it go deep. It’s a great option if it’s hot out, since it’s easily performed with minimal body-to-body contact (no sweaty torsos rubbing against each other).
While it’s not the most intimate position, that can be a great option for people who don’t know each other super well or who feel more comfortable being in their own heads rather than present with the other person during sex.
It also easily allows for some kinky acts like spanking and hair-pulling, as well as for manual clitoral stimulation (especially by the receiving partner), breast fondling and manual anal stimulation by the penetrating partner.
Finally, since the penetrating partner has so much control, it can mean pulling out to finish on your partner’s back (or elsewhere) is easier than in some other positions.
Doggy-Style Sex Position Variations
Doggy style is often considered one position, but as the following will make clear, it's actually many positions you can try out, all of which can make a difference to you and your partner's experience.
So if you're looking at doggy-style sex the same way every time, we present you an illustrated guide to the wonderful variations of hitting it from the back:
Tight-Legged
Getting into the typical doggy stance, have the receiving partner keep their legs closed and open yours around them.
As well, get them to arch their back and lean on her hands rather than lean down and rest on their elbows on the bed (or whatever surface you happen to be on). To help maintain that stance, you could wrap your hand around their hair and give it an occasional tug while you're having sex.
Legs closed is an interesting position, because it also gives the receiving partner some control over a position that is sometimes considered to be a very dominant position for the penetrating partner.
Upright Torsos
Get into your regular doggy stance, but lift your torso along with the receiving partner’s so that you're upright while you penetrate. Doing this in a location where the receiver is facing the wall or, say, the bedpost, will allow them to place their hands there to maintain balance while you're going in and out.
The penetrating partner can use their free hands to caress their partner’s breasts and butt, rub their shoulders, or simply get a better grip for more powerful penetration. This position also allows room to easily kiss the receiving partner’s mouth and neck, and the angle of penetration will offer you a better way to stimulate the G-spot with your penis.
Stand Down, Boy
While the receiving partner bends over on the edge of the bed, their feet and shins hanging off it, the penetrating partner stands against it and make their way in. Of course, if the bed is too high or you have a significant height difference, you will have to make some adjustments.
The receiving partner can raise or lower their body to accommodate, and the penetrating partner can stand straight or bend their knees.
Stand Down, Girl
This one may not be feasible if the receiving partner’s much shorter than their counterpart. But for couples with similar heights, have the receiving partner face the other way and bend down so that their butt is sticking out toward the penetrating partner, with their torso should be parallel to the ground.
While the penetrating partner kneels on the edge of the bed, they should hold on to the receiving partner’s and make their way in. Make sure to proceed slowly, as this one requires maintaining balance for the receiving partner. Better yet, let the receiver control the tempo.
If needed, a chair or some kind of support for the receiving partner’s hands can reduce back fatigue and stabilize them in this position.
Climb to the Top
While the receiving partner is in position, the penetrating partner should stand up and place their body right above the receiver’s butt, then bend down to penetrate. .
If your the penetrating partner, ensure that you're balanced; otherwise you may end up falling on top of the receiver. Place your hands on their back without pressing down, or use the help of a wall or bedpost to maintain balance. Just make sure you don't hit your head! Be careful not to thrust too quickly initially; ensure that the receiving partner enjoys the sensation first.
All illustrations by Carlee Ranger.
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