Positions
Approachable guides to sex positions — what they feel like, who they suit, and how to get comfortable. Plain language, no pressure.
69
The 69 is a position where partners give and receive oral pleasure at the same time, bodies aligned head-to-toe — a symmetrical, mutual experience.
Anal toy play
Anal toy play covers plugs, beads, and other body-safe toys designed for anal use — a versatile, beginner-to-advanced way to explore, always using flared-base toys and plenty of lubrication.
Anal: face-to-face
Face-to-face anal — on the back with hips raised on a pillow — keeps partners looking at each other, making it easy to read comfort and stay connected during anal play.
Anal: rear-entry
Rear-entry anal — the receiving partner on hands and knees — is a common go-to for its angle and access, best approached slowly and only after plenty of warm-up.
Anal: receiver on top
In receiver-on-top anal, the receiving partner straddles from above and controls all the depth, angle, and pace — a common recommendation for beginners because control sits entirely with the receiver.
Anal: side-by-side
The side-by-side anal position has both partners lying on their sides, one behind the other — widely recommended for first-timers because it's the most relaxed, low-pressure angle.
Ballet dancer
The Ballet dancer is a standing, face-to-face position where the receiving partner raises one leg — wrapped around or held by the other — for an intimate, athletic upright angle.
Bent over (standing rear-entry)
Bent over is a standing rear-entry position where the receiving partner leans forward over a bed, table, or counter while the other enters from behind — spontaneous and easy on the knees.
Bound & Taken
Bound & Taken pairs a classic rear-entry angle with light, consensual wrist restraint so surrender becomes part of the position — a beginner-friendly first step from vanilla into bondage.
Chair straddle (facing)
Chair straddle has one partner seated on a chair while the other straddles their lap facing them — kissing-close, gentle, and easy to control from either side.
Coital Alignment Technique (CAT)
The Coital Alignment Technique is a shifted-up variation of missionary that swaps thrusting for a rocking, grinding motion — designed to keep steady clitoral contact and pressure.
Cowgirl (riding)
Cowgirl is a partner-on-top position where the receiving partner sits astride and faces their partner — putting them in control of angle, depth, and pace.
Deep anal (legs-back)
Deep anal uses a legs-back, hips-tilted angle to reach deeper during anal play — an advanced variation that depends on extensive warm-up, generous lubrication, and total receiver control.
Deep-throat kneel
The Deep-throat kneel is an intense oral position with the giving partner kneeling and the receiver standing or seated — often carrying a control or power dynamic, and requiring real communication about pace and limits.
Doggy style
Doggy style is a rear-entry position where the receiving partner is on hands and knees and the other kneels behind — known for deeper angles and a hands-free view for playful touch.
Double penetration
Double penetration means two simultaneous points of penetration — by two partners, or a partner and a toy — an advanced act requiring extensive warm-up, generous lubrication, and total receiver control.
Double stimulation (paired toys)
Double stimulation layers two forms of sensation at once — pairing a toy with penetration, or two toys — to build overlapping waves of pleasure, with body-safe gear and communication.
Edge of the bed
The edge-of-the-bed position has one partner lying at the edge of the mattress while the other kneels or stands at the side — an ergonomic way to solve height and angle.
Face-sitting
Face-sitting is an oral position where the receiving partner straddles and lowers over the giving partner's face — giving the receiver control over angle, pressure, and pace.
Face-to-face on your sides
Facing each other while both lie on your sides is a relaxed, intimate position that keeps eye contact and closeness with very little effort from either partner.
Fingering
Manual stimulation with the fingers — on its own, alongside oral, or as part of foreplay. Endlessly adjustable, and easy to communicate through.
Frottage (non-penetrative grinding)
Frottage is front-to-front grinding — clothed or bare — where partners press and rub their bodies together for pleasure without penetration, keeping it tease-forward and pressure-based.
Giving oral
Giving oral is using the mouth and tongue to pleasure a partner — a versatile, connection-rich way to focus entirely on their experience.
Kneeling embrace
The Kneeling embrace has both partners kneeling and facing each other, bodies pressed and arms wrapped — an upright, intimate position built around closeness and eye contact.
Lap grind (clothed tease)
Lap grind is fully-clothed grinding on a partner's lap — a slow, teasing foreplay 'position' built entirely around anticipation and building heat before anything else happens.
Legs on shoulders
Legs on shoulders is a missionary variation where the receiving partner rests their legs up on the giving partner's shoulders — opening the hips for a deeper angle.
Missionary
Missionary is a front-to-front position where one partner lies on their back and the other faces them from above — prized for eye contact, closeness, and easy communication.
Mutual touching
Mutual touching is partners pleasuring each other (or themselves alongside each other) by hand — an intimate, low-pressure way to learn what each other enjoys.
Over the furniture (bent, bound & displayed)
Over the furniture bends the receiving partner over a stable surface with light restraint holding the pose — combining a rear-entry angle with the display and surrender of bondage.
Partial rope suspension
Partial rope suspension uses a rope harness to take some — not all — of the receiving partner's weight, blending restraint and support into an advanced, negotiated scene.
Pegging (strap-on rear-entry)
Pegging is anal play where a partner wearing a strap-on penetrates their partner from behind — increasingly popular, and, like all anal play, built on warm-up, lubrication, and going slow.
Perpendicular (the T)
The Perpendicular, or 'T', has the receiving partner on their back while the other approaches from the side at a right angle — a fresh, low-effort angle without any acrobatics.
Prone
Prone is a rear-facing position where the receiving partner lies flat on their front and the other lies over them — a lower-effort, full-body-contact variation on rear entry.
Prone Grinding
Prone grinding is a solo technique of lying face-down and rocking the hips to press against a soft surface — a pillow, a folded towel, or the bed — for gentle, pressure-based stimulation.
Prone restraint
Prone restraint is a face-down position with the receiving partner's limbs consensually restrained — an intense, deeply-surrendering bondage scene that demands careful safety and monitoring.
Receiving oral
Receiving oral is being pleasured by a partner's mouth and tongue — an experience that rewards relaxing fully and guiding your partner toward what feels best.
Reverse cowgirl
Reverse cowgirl is a partner-on-top position where the top partner faces away from their partner — offering a different angle and a hands-free view for both.
Scissoring
Scissoring is a position where partners interlace their legs and press together for mutual, non-penetrative genital contact — a favorite for grinding-style pleasure.
Seated
Seated positions have one partner sitting — on a chair, edge of the bed, or the floor — with the other on their lap, wrapping the pair into close, face-to-face contact.
Spitroast
The Spitroast is a three-person position where the receiving partner is between two partners — one in front, one behind — a common configuration in threesomes built on clear consent from everyone.
Spooning
Spooning is a side-lying, rear-facing position where both partners lie on their sides nestled together — one of the gentlest, coziest, and most relaxed options.
Standing
Standing positions have one or both partners upright — often against a wall or supportive surface — for a spontaneous, energetic change of scenery.
Standing 69
Standing 69 is an advanced mutual-oral position where one partner is held upside down while both give and receive oral at once — a strength-heavy showpiece version of 69.
The Amazon
The Amazon has the receiving partner on their back with knees drawn toward the chest while the other squats or kneels above — a playful power-reversal position.
The Anvil
The Anvil folds the receiving partner's legs all the way back toward their shoulders while the other kneels above — one of the deepest face-up angles there is.
The Anvil
A deeper missionary variation: the receiving partner lies on their back and rests their legs up on the other partner's shoulders, tilting the hips for a steeper, deeper angle.
The Bound Throne (restrained face-sitting)
The Bound Throne is face-sitting with the giving partner's hands consensually restrained — heightening the power dynamic while the receiver above controls the pace.
The Bridge
The Bridge is an advanced position where the receiving partner lifts their hips into a bridge or backbend while the other kneels — dramatic, intense, and brief.
The Butterfly
The Butterfly raises the receiving partner's hips on a pillow or the edge of a surface while the other stands or kneels — an easy way to get a deeper angle without strain.
The Corkscrew
The Corkscrew is a side-lying rear-entry position with the legs stacked and pressed together — snug, cozy, and low-effort, with a tighter, closer feel than spooning.
The Deckchair
The Deckchair has the receiving partner reclined and propped up on cushions while the other kneels and leans in — an ergonomic, sustainable position with easy eye contact.
The Eagle
The receiving partner lies on their back and raises both legs, spreading them wide into a V while the other partner is on top — open, exposed, and face-to-face.
The Eye of the Storm
The Eye of the Storm centers one receiving partner between two others who focus attention on them — a threesome configuration built around one person's pleasure, grounded in group consent.
The Hot Seat
The Hot Seat is a seated position where one partner sits on a chair and the other lowers onto their lap facing away — combining the control of reverse cowgirl with the support of a chair.
The Lotus
The Lotus is a face-to-face seated position where one partner sits astride the other's lap with legs and arms wrapped around them — a tantric-style pose that trades motion for closeness and stillness.
The Pile Driver
The Pile Driver is an advanced inverted position where the receiving partner's hips are raised nearly overhead while the other enters from above — delivering a very steep, deep angle in short bursts.
The Pretzel
The Pretzel is a side-lying, rear-entry hybrid where the partners' legs interlace — combining the relaxed feel of lying down with a deeper angle.
The Sniper
A relaxed oral position: the receiving partner lies back while the giving partner lies flat on their stomach between their legs — steady, unhurried, and easy to sustain.
The Spider
The Spider has both partners seated facing each other, leaning back on their hands with hips meeting in the middle — a mutual-control position with a full view of each other.
The Stairway
The Stairway uses a staircase to stagger heights — the receiving partner rests a few steps up while the other stands below — turning an everyday spot into a spontaneous change of scene.
The Table Top
The Table Top has the receiving partner sit or lie back on a hip-height surface — a table, desk, or counter — while the other stands, using furniture to solve height and angle.
The Waterfall
The Waterfall has the receiving partner lie back with their head and shoulders hanging just off the edge of the bed — the rush of blood to the head adds an intense sensory twist.
The Wraparound
The Wraparound is a standing position where one partner lifts and holds the other, who wraps their legs around the lifting partner's waist — intense, full-contact, and strength-dependent.
Wheelbarrow
The Wheelbarrow is an advanced rear-entry position where the receiving partner supports themselves on their hands while the other holds their legs up at the waist — like a wheelbarrow.