9 Ways to Make Doggy Style Sex Significantly More Pleasurable

Ahead of attempting a position that involves deep penetration, you’ll want to be sure you’re super-warmed up. “Doggie style may be best suited as the position you go to after you’ve already played in another position or two,” notes Baldwin.

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May 21, 2015

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 position, doggy style has been a welcome addition to people’s sex lives for ages.

Doggy-style is often considered one position, but as the following will make clear, it’s actually many 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 shake up doggy-style sex and add a little variety.

1. Tight-Legged

Getting into the typical doggy stance, have your girl keep her legs closed and open yours around them. As well, get her to arch her back and lean on her hands rather than lean down and rest on her elbows on the bed (or whatever surface you happen to be on). To help her maintain that stance, wrap your hand around her hair and give it an occasional tug while you’re having sex.

In addition to hair-pulling, you can rub her spine lightly and even hug her waist while you penetrate her. Legs closed is an interesting position because it also gives the female partner some control over a position that is sometimes considered to be a very submissive position for women.

2. Upright Torsos

Get into your regular doggy stance, but lift your torso along with your girl’s so that you’re upright while you penetrate. Doing this in a location where she’s facing the wall or, say, the bedpost, will allow her to place her hands there to maintain balance while you’re going in and out.

Use your free hands to caress her breasts and butt, rub her shoulders and get a better grip for penetration. This position also allow you room to easily kiss her mouth and neck, and the angle of penetration will offer you a better way to stimulate her G-spot with your penis.

3. Stand Down, Boy

While she bends over on the edge of the bed, her feet and shins hanging off it, you stand against it and make your way in. Of course, if the bed is too high or you have a significant height difference, you will have to make some adjustments.

She can raise or lower her body to accommodate you, and you can stand straight or bend your knees.

4. Stand Down, Girl

If she’s much shorter than you, you may not want to attempt this position. Otherwise, have her face the other way and bend down so that her butt is sticking out toward you. Her torso should be parallel to the ground.

While you kneel on the edge of the bed, hold on to her hips and make your way in. Make sure to go slowly, as she needs to maintain her balance. Better yet, let her control the tempo. If needed, a chair or some kind of support for her hands can reduce back fatigue and stabilize her in this position.

5. Climb To The Top

While she’s in position, stand up and place your body right above her butt. Then, bend down so that you can place your penis inside her.

Ensure that you’re balanced; otherwise you may end up falling on top of her. Place your hands on her 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 she enjoys the sensation first.

Now that you have even more variety to add to your bedroom ventures, make sure that you use them sparingly and wisely. And don’t forget that penetration is just a fraction of what good sex entails. Make every moment count.

9 Ways to Make Doggy Style Sex Significantly More Pleasurable

From adding a simple prop to trying a variation on the position, these moves will make rear entry sexier and comfier.

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When it comes to sex positions, some are considered more effortless than others. While “vanilla” missionary is one of those go-to staples for most people, one of the most polarizing is doggy style, a position you might be drawn to or find downright uncomfortable.

The position, which traditionally involves one partner on all fours with the other kneeling and entering the vulva or anus from behind with a penis, fingers, or strap on, is a favorite for those looking for deeper penetration, says Casey Tanner, certified sex therapist and expert for LELO. The angle also massages the G-spot in people with vulvas and the prostate, or the P-spot, for people with penises.

But while the benefits of the position feel amazing to some people, it can be problematic for others who have limited mobility, joint pain, or generally feel strained with prolonged pressure or bodyweight on their knees or wrists, explains Anne Hodder-Shipp, an American College of Sexologists (ACS)-certified sex educator. “Depending on the person and the partner, doggy style can also feel physically uncomfortable because the position sort of shortens the vaginal canal and can make it easier for the penetrating partner to bump up against their partner’s cervix, which can be painful for some people,” she says.

Thankfully, there are plenty of expert-approved tips and tricks you can employ to make the rear entry position more pleasurable.

1. Use a pillow or sex furniture.

By putting a pillow beneath your knees, you can increase comfort and leverage, says Tanner. Bonus: Kneeling on a pillow will mitigate significant height differences, which can make doggy style a bit more difficult, she adds.

If you want to invest in a piece of sex furniture, Amy Baldwin, sex educator, sex and relationship coach, and co-host of the Shameless Sex Podcast recommends checking out Liberator’s Wedge or Ramp, which can make doggy more comfortable for the receiving partner as their hips are propped up while laying forward on their belly without strain. “The Liberator Wedge and Ramp also make things more comfortable for the giver as their partner’s bits are now at the same level as that of their own, so they can move and thrust with ease,” she explains.

2. Move from your hands to your elbows.

If your wrists — or neck, back, or shoulders — bug you in doggy style, a simple position tweak can make a major difference. “The person on all fours can move from their hands to their elbows,” recommends Tanner.

3. Try standing — and getting outside of the bedroom.

Instead of gravitating right to the bed, you might mix it up by using a raised platform like a couch, table, or desk, which makes for an exciting change of pace from traditional doggy, says Tanner.

“Because doggy style takes up less space than missionary, it’s also a favorite for sex in small spaces, such as the shower or the backseat of a car,” she adds.

4. Make sure foreplay is a focus.

Ahead of attempting a position that involves deep penetration, you’ll want to be sure you’re super-warmed up. “Doggie style may be best suited as the position you go to after you’ve already played in another position or two,” notes Baldwin.

And when considering penis in vagina sex, it’s important to remember that the vagina takes approximately four times as long as the penis to get fully aroused, she points out. “So if the penis is turned on and ready for action in five minutes, it may take another 15 for the vagina to be ready for penetration,” says Baldwin.

A few steps Tanner recommends taking to ensure you’re fired up and ready to go:

Pay attention to erogenous zones.

Increase blood flow and lubrication by starting to give attention to erogenous zones such as the lips, thighs, hips, butt, and stomach.

Grab the lube.

Use a lubricant to massage the opening of the vagina or anus. Use fingers to penetrate before moving to anything larger.

Consider incorporating an assistive tool.

A product like the Ohnut can help decrease the depth of penetration in this position for those who enjoy the energy created by doggy style but not necessarily the vaginal or anal sensations. Alternatively, utilizing a vibrating penis ring on a penis or strap-on can increase pleasure for the partner with a vulva by also stimulating the clitoris alongside the penetration.

5. Incorporate nipple play.

One major benefit of doggy style: The partner doing the penetrating has the freedom to put their hands wherever they please. That means they can stimulate the other person’s nipples or clitoris by reaching around their thighs to access other erogenous zones, says Tanner.

Kristine D’Angelo, a clinical sexologist and certified sex coach, says nipples clamps are a great way to stimulate the nipples during doggy style. Her pro-tip: “Get adjustable nipples clamps that have thin chains or cords attached to them, give your partner access to these chains, and they can tug away from behind you. Create a safe word so you can easily tell your partner to stop if it gets too uncomfortable.”

A slightly more vanilla — but equally steamy — option: Hodder-Shipp recommends either partner applying some silicone lube to the nipples and gliding a vibrator across them.

6. Emphasize clitoral stimulation.

Because most people with vulvas do not experience orgasm from penetration alone, doggy style can present a fantastic opportunity to introduce external clitoral stimulation, notes Tanner.

“Try boosting pleasure with a hands-free vibrator that stays put during penetration, such as LELO’s Tiani 3 or a vibrating penis ring,” she suggests.

7. Add anal play to the equation.

Anal plugs can enhance your doggy style experience, notes Hodder-Shipp. “The giving partner can wear one for a more ‘filled up’ feeling, and if they have a prostate, they can wear an anal plug shaped to massage the prostate with every thrust,” she notes. “The receiving partner can wear an anal plug for that same ‘filled up’ feeling, and depending on the size and shape of the plug, it can also offer a bit of pressure against the posterior wall of the vagina (the wall that separates the rectum from the vaginal canal) that the giving partner might be able to feel during penetration.”

Just be sure to lube up anything you’re inserting in or around the anus, as it is not self-lubricating, adds Baldwin who recommends a high-grade silicone lubricant such as Uberlube. “Not only is it a great lube for all types of sex, it also has a pump top so that way the person doing the penetrating in the doggie-style position only needs one hand to apply the lube, leaving the other hand free to continue grabbing on to their partner’s hip,” she notes.

8. Get creative to bolster intimacy.

Plenty of people enjoy doggy style but miss the ability to connect with their partner through eye contact while in the position. A few ways around this, according to Tanner:

• The person behind might gently massage the lower back of the partner on all fours.
• The person on all fours might reach back and hold their partner’s hand.
• Alternatively, enjoy doggy style in front of a mirror so that you get the best of both worlds.

9. Feel empowered to say what you need.

D’Angelo emphasizes the importance of remembering to breathe deeply and listen to your body. “Ask yourself, ‘Am I enjoying this?'” she advises. “If not, stop doing it or ask for an adjustment to make it more pleasurable for you.”

10 Different Ways To Do It ‘Doggy Style’ — From Bulldog To Basset Hound

Being properly introduced to sex means being properly introduced into doggy style. For lots of people who enjoy sex, this position is the end all be all of sex positions because it hits the spot. Every. Single. Time.

Straying into doggy style, animal-wild sex is a must-have experience for you to enjoy, and once you do, you won’t be able to look back. Doggy style is the position where hair can be pulled, sex toys can be used, and you can feel your guy literally balls deep in you.

And I’m not pulling all of this out of my ass, either.

A study conducted by Ask Men found that doggy style was the most universally enjoyable sex position when they set out to see what the favorite sex position was on a state-by-state basis. And, according to Thrillist, it may have something to do with the way it hits the g-spot.

Doggy style is the Miss America of sex positions. But because it’s so frequently used, there can still be a desire to switch things up every now and then.

There’s a good chance you may be wondering just how the hell you can possibly switch up this particular sex position, but trust me when I say there are many ways.

Since it’s true what they say: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” we won’t. We’ll just slightly modify the original for all the pleasure and even more fun.

We dug through a couple hundred or two from sites like Sexpositions.com to bring you a top-notch batch of options, including the traditional standby.

And you know what? We found nine other ways to get it from behind that will drive you insane.

These different ways to do the doggy-style sex position offer the same pleasurable sensation but may be even better for you and your partner. What’s important is that you find what works for you.

Here are 10 types of doggy style position variations that will leave you begging for more.

1. Traditional Doggy Style Sex Position

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The original doggy-style is still a good position, and although I’m sure you’re aware of how this one is done. I will still explain to you so that you can see how it differs from some of the other doggy styles.

The bottom is on all fours on the bed and your partner is positioned on both knees while grabbing your hips (or not, if he prefers Superman doggy-style) to thrust into you as deeply or as shallow as you both desire.

To make throwing it back easier, grab onto a pillow or your headboard if there’s a railing.

2. Bulldog Doggy Style Sex Position

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For the Bulldog, the woman remains in the same position as doggy-style, however, your partner will crouch over (literally) the top of you while hugging your hips with his knees and leveraging his hands on the bed or floor (probably preferable for balance).

3. Leapfrog Doggy Style Sex Position

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In the Leapfrog position, your partner will stand behind you and you will stand in front of them, pull your feet in a little closer (about a shoulder-width apart), and bend over, positioning your hands on the ground (knees touching your elbows).

When you bend, let your elbows bend a little as well, as if you’re about to leap and allow your partner to take you.

4. Eiffel Tower Doggy Style Sex Position

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This one, the Eiffel Tower, is a little more straightforward. Your partner stands behind you with his legs straddling yours, and you bend over, holding yourself up with your elbows.

5. Downward Dog Sex Position

If you’re looking for something a little rougher, the Downward Dog may be just what you need.

You and your guy will take the form of the original doggy style, but instead of you leaning in on your arms, you will lay your arms by your sides — or your partner could even cuff them behind you for some added fun.

6. Prison Guard Doggy Style Sex Position

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When you’re in this position, you’ll both stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and while you bend over, your partner will take your arms, slightly pulling them back as if they were stretching you.

That there is how you execute the Prison Guard.

7. Basset Hound Doggy Style Sex Position

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Both partners will take the regular doggy style position in the Basset Hound, but instead of keeping them open, bring your knees together while your partner hugs your knees with theirs and grabs your hips.

8. Flatiron Sex Position

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Similar to the Downward Dog position, where you will drop to your chest without using your hands, in the Flat Iron, you will put your butt in the air slightly, leaving enough room for you to reach your vagina for a little-added stimulation.