5 Sex-From-Behind Positions

Sex-From-Behind Positions That Are More Fun Than Doggy Style. When you think of “sex from behind,” doggy style probably comes to mind. No doubt, that partner-on-all-fours position is a classic for a reason (Read: it can be equal-parts animalistic and orgasmic).

But unfortunately, many people rule out read-entry positions altogether just because their knees just can’t take the pressure of that particular option, or they need a little more intimacy to really get going. But doggy-style isn’t the start and stop of sex from behind. Actually, there are more than a few alternatives.

1. Seated Wheelbarrow

How to do it: Have the penetrating partner sit smack-dab in the middle of the bed. Next, the receiving partner needs to place their hands on the floor and feet up on the mattress on either side of the seated partner’s hips. From here, the seated partner can use their hands to get everything (read: genitals) lined up and in position.

Why it’s hot: This acrobatic position turns things upside down, giving the penetrating partner a new view and the receiving partner a new sensation. The penetrating partner is fully supported on the bed, says Parks, so they’ll be able to control their own movements, easy-peasy. Meanwhile, the receiver’s hands are on the floor, which allows them to use their upper body for leverage. They might choose to straighten their arms and push back for added depth, or opt to bend them and lean forward for more shallow penetration.

Make it hotter: If the receiving partner is strong enough to hold themselves in position, the penetrating partner has nothing to do with their hands—except, maybe, a little anal play!

If the penetrating partner needs to hold the receiving partner in place with their hands, there are still ways to incorporate the anus—just wear a butt plug! “Penetration will move the butt plug, adding to the sensations of pleasure,” says Chavez.

“There are many different types of plugs, including glass plugs, vibrating plugs, anal beads, and plugs with tails and bling,” she says. The b-Vibe Vibrating Butt Plug Size 1 is a great beginner-friendly option.

2. Standing Wheelbarrow

How to do it: For the standing variation of the wheelbarrow, the receiving partner gets on all fours on the ground. Then, the penetrating partner reaches down, lifts their partner around the hips, assisting their legs into the air, and returns to standing so that they can properly penetrate the “wheelbarrow” partner.

Why it’s hot: If you’re looking to infuse a little adventure and athleticism into the bedroom, here you go. After all, this one will require some serious arm strength on the part of the receiver, as well as balance from the standing partner. But if this is an accessible position for you, the added energy is worth it!

Trying more extravagant positions like one, says Parks, can help couples feel like they are tackling a problem together. Plus, it can add elements of freedom, fun, and fantasy to try a position that’s a little outside of your comfort zone, she says.

Make it hotter: Just like the seated wheelbarrow, this standing variation puts the receiver’s bum front and center. The penetrator can take advantage of this angle (with permission, of course!) by teasing a lubed-up finger around the anal opening, or teasing the nerve-rich entrance with a anal-safe vibrator.

Oh, and make sure the Standing Wheelbarrow is the first position of the night, suggests Parks. It’s a bit of a doozy on the receiver’s arms, so you want to make sure their upper-body isn’t tapped out from some rider-on-top shenanigans. When you and your partner are done banging wheelbarrow-style, consider switching to a position like missionary position, which gives the receiver a rest.

3. Flatiron

How to do it: Have the receiving partner lie facedown on the bed, legs straight, and hips slightly raised so the penetrating partner can enter from behind with their penis or strap-on.

Why it’s hot: The receiver’s legs are smacked shut here, which makes for a tighter entry point for the penetrating partner, explains Shawntres Parks, PhD, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in California. This new-found snugness will turn up the sensations you both get as the penetrating partner moves in and out.

Make it hotter: In the classic version of this position, when you’re on the receiving end, you don’t have to do much, says Parks. And no doubt, there’s a time and place for lazy-loving making. But if the receptive partner is feeling a little fun and flirty, they can shift a hand between their own legs to stroke their genitals while being filled.

If the receiver is touching their own clit or taint, they might intensify sensation even more by sliding on a finger-cover vibrator like the Femme Funn Dioni over one of their digits.

4. The Chairman

How to do it: Have the penetrating partner sit on the edge of a bed or a chair. Then, have the receiving partner face away and lower themselves down onto their partner’s penis, dildo, or even hand. (Yes, this position works for hand stuff, too).

Why it’s hot: “This position is great for control,” says board-certified sexologist Megan Stubbs, PhD, author of Playing Without A Partner. Both partners can use their feet as leverage on the floor to move at the angle and speed that feels best. Plus, everyone’s hands are free to stimulate, grip, grab, or squeeze whatever other erogenous zones are within reach, Parks adds.

Make it hotter: Or at least, make it more intimate! Since your faces are so close, it’s easy to steal a kiss or start whispering to each other during the ride, says Parks. Start by communicating what you like (or need) about what’s currently going down. Like the depth? Name that! Want it slower? Let ‘em know.

From there, use your voice box to tell your partner how hot they are, narrate exactly what’s happening, or talk out a fantasy you know your partner is already on board with. The ears, after all, are an under-rated erogenous zone.

5. Scoop Me Up

How to do it: Get into the spooning position, with the penetrating partner as the big spoon. The receiving partner should lift their knees up slightly to make from-behind entry easier.

Why it’s hot: “Because many couples cuddle this way already, there’s a lot of ease in transitioning from cuddling or erotic conversations to this position,” says Parks. And in the case of morning sex, since you’ll likely wake up in this position anyway. It creates an ideal way for you and your partner to start your days off just right.

Make it hotter: “Spooning sex feels intimate for a lot of couples since they’re already used to sharing physical touch in this way,” Parks says. You can lean into the intimacy of the moment by telling your partner how much you love them.

Alternatively, you can turn up the heat by getting handsy, says Parks. The back partner can reach around and stimulate their partner’s favorite erogenous zones, either with their hands or a toy. Meanwhile, the front partner can reach back to pull on their partner’s hair, or grip their hips or butt.