Doggy Style: 10 Ways to Make Doggy Style Feel even better

Doggy Style: 10 Ways to Make Doggy Style Feel even better: I kindly challenge anyone with a vagina who doesn’t like doggy-style sex to seriously reconsider. I get that it’s not the most intimate of positions—you’re facing away from your partner, after all—and it’s not exactly relaxing (your arms get tired, and your knees can take a real beating). But when done correctly, doggy style is incredibly satisfying.

What is Doggy Style?

Doggy style is a sex position in which the person penetrating stands or kneels behind their partner. The classic form of doggy style is when the person who is receiving is on all fours. But changes can be made to make it more pleasurable for you and your partner if that doesn’t work.

How Does It Work?

The basic doggy style position requires the person receiving to kneel on all fours. Then, the person penetrating gets behind them and puts their penis into the vagina or anus. For some people, it can take some adjustment to find the most comfortable position.

Instead of getting on all fours on the bed or floor, the receiver can also bend over a piece of furniture. Keep in mind that for the most comfort, the furniture should be at the right height for the person giving penetration.

Another variation is for the receiver to lie down flat on their stomach. Putting a pillow under the hips in this position can sometimes make for a more pleasurable angle.

Standing is another variation of the doggy-style position. The receiver will stand and bend over slightly, holding onto a wall for support. This is easiest when both partners are close in height.

How to Try Doggy Style Safely

Sex experts say to stay positive and open-minded when talking to your partner about trying new sex positions. Focus on aspects of your sex life that you do enjoy, then discuss why you’d like to try a new position.

Doggy Style: 10 Ways to Make Doggy Style Feel even better

Other sexy variations include bending over the bed while your partner enters you from behind (more on that below), as well as several changes to leg and arm positions to switch things up. Since you are indeed not a dog, you have lots of power over how this position goes down—so get ready to have some fun, with these tips:

Start with foreplay.

If you’ve tried doggy-style sex in the past and found it either uncomfortable or painful—something you don’t typically find with other types of positions—it’s likely because your body hasn’t prepared itself for it. As Cadell notes, doggy is a deep and thus intense position, especially if your partner is well-endowed, so you might need a little more time getting excited.

To prime yourself (read: self-lubricate), spend time (at least 10 to 20 minutes, ideally) making out, touching various erogenous zones, and whispering sexy things (ya know, dirty talk). You need to do one F word (foreplay) before you can comfortably do the other (f*ck), so make sure you both build time in for that.

Get vertical.

The OG doggy-style setup—kneeling on all fours—can feel great for a while, but eventually, your knees start to feel it. “A lot of women complain that they get sore knees, or that it hurts their back or their neck,” Cadell says. Fix that by getting on your feet. Stand up and lean forward slightly against a wall, or bend over onto a table or a desk.

Or lie (all the way) down.

Sick of being on your hands and knees? I got you. Try lying flat on your stomach, with or without a pillow under your pelvis (but definitely one under your face, for comfort). Like so:

The snug fit will make your partner feel even bigger inside you…And you get to be lazy.

Leave the bedroom.

The best part about doggy style is that it doesn’t even require a bed. Try it in the shower, standing on a staircase while holding onto the banister, or leaning over the kitchen counter. You could even bust it out in the car, if your backseat is big enough.

“My favorite is bending over a dryer that’s on the spin cycle, so it’s like a giant vibrator,” says Cadell. Ooh…fun.

Lather up with lube.

Lube does to sex what honey mustard does to turkey sandwiches, makes ’em way wetter and better. (Don’t @ me, plain sandwiches are dry AF.)

“Few bodies create enough natural lubrication to keep penetration pleasurable for the duration of intercourse,” says Goody Howard, a Texas-based sex educator. Adding a squirt or three of store-bought lube can help increase pleasure. Friction, chafing, and pain begone!

Throw in a pillow.

Traditional doggy doesn’t guarantee an orgasm, sadly enough. To up your chances of the big O, get into your classic doggy-style position with you on all fours, then put a wedge pillow (or a few firm pillows) under your belly in order to increase external pressure on the abdomen and pelvis—this ups the ante on the sensations you get during sex.

Lastly, keeping your hips raised, rest your head and arms on the bed. “[It’s] almost like a child’s pose,” Wise adds. (Think of it kinda like Leap Frog position, but with the added OMG of pillow pressure.)

Go all in with sex furniture.

Arms or legs get tuckered out in doggy? Sameee. Unfortunately, as Howard puts it, “it’s going to be tough to experience pleasure if your muscles are in pain and tired.” Makes sense.

Welp, that’s where the sex chaise comes in. Basically, a sofa designed for getting freaky, a sex chaise (like the Liberator Esse Chaise) is made of sturdy, supportive foam that holds your body up for you. Less time thinking about how pooped your arms are, more time moaning? Here for it.

Pay attention to your position.

Arch your back (not to the point of pain, please), as if you’re moving into the cow pose of cat-cow in yoga. Not only will you improve the angle of penetration, helping your partner better hit your G-spot, but you’ll also give them a better view.

Bring in nipple play.

If you like breast stimulation, doggy is a perfect position, says Cadell. Grab your partner’s hands and place them on your breasts. Then, by keeping your hands over theirs, you can show them exactly the way you want to be touched—think of it as a naughty show-and-tell.

Try nipple clamps.

Prefer constant pressure on your nips? Wish there was some way a partner could finagle nibbling your nipples from behind. Give nipple clamps a whirl, suggests Howard.

Plop a pair on (gently, of course) mid-play, then as you’re nearing O, ease them off. The swoosh of your blood rushing back into your nipple could be just the thing to bring you home.

Possible Risks

Doggy style is an easy position to switch between the anus and vagina. However, it’s important to remember to switch condoms to avoid spreading bacteria from the anus to the vagina. This can cause a urinary tract infection or yeast infection.

Penile fractures are rare injuries. However, doggy style is the second-most likely position to cause one. So, it’s best to move slowly and ensure that each partner is comfortable during sex.

If you are uncomfortable in the doggy style, try putting a pillow under your knees or elbows. Try holding on to the headboard or back of a couch for support.

Talking to Your Partner About Trying Doggy Style

It’s crucial to make sure each partner feels comfortable and valued during conversations about sex, as well as during the act of sex. Begin with positivity and curiosity, and outline some rules for safety, comfort, and pleasure as you try a new position.

Experts also recommend carving out a specific time to talk. Make sure your partner is ready and willing to have the conversation. Give them time to think about it and become comfortable with the suggestion.