Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? 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. Actually, there are more than a few alternatives. Ahead, a round-up of 11 from-behind positions that prove rear-entry deserve a place or many in your repertoire.
Consider this your personal invitation to get acquainted with a few new forms. First thing first: it can feel good. During anal penetration, if you have a vulva, these hot spots can be indirectly stimulated through the thin wall separating the vaginal canal and the anal canal.
Meanwhile, if you have a prostate, from-behind entry can increase the likelihood that you target the prostate just right, she says. If you and your partner have found your sex life becoming a bit stale, rear-entry sex can bring back some spark to your sexual relationship.
Rear-entry positions are also often more accessible and comfortable for people with mobility issues and certain types of chronic pain. These positions can also be life-changing for folks whose lack of self-confidence cock-blocks their pleasure. Turning around can help people stop thinking about how they look and get out of their heads —allowing them to focus more on the sex itself rather than their body, says Francis. 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.
This new-found snugness will turn up the sensations you both get as the penetrating partner moves in and out. 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.
