Face-to-face on your sides
Also known as side by side facinglateralon our sides facing
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.
The gist
A close cousin of spooning, but front-to-front: both partners lie on their sides facing each other, legs comfortably intertwined. It's gentle and egalitarian, keeps faces close for kissing and talking, and asks little effort of either person — ideal for slow, connected, unhurried intimacy.
Step by step
Both partners lie on their sides, facing each other.
Intertwine your legs so your hips can come close and comfortable.
Wrap arms around each other and settle into a slow rhythm.
Adjust leg position to find an angle that works for you both.
Tips
- Getting the leg tangle right is the main puzzle — take a moment to arrange comfortably.
- It's gentle and mutual, which makes it lovely for slow, talkative closeness.
Related
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.
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.