"As far as staple sex positions go, doggy style is undoubtedly one of them. And why wouldn’t it be? It feels amazing for both partners and gives you that just-the-right-angle magic that’s hard to beat. However, like all things in the bedroom, the doggy style sex position can easily become boring if it’s pulled from your repertoire over and over again. And let’s be honest, the words stagnant and sex should never be associated together. To protect such a beloved sex move from becoming meh, I did some research to figure out ways to spice it up. Ahead, I’m sharing eight tweaks that can make doggy style feel fresh and steamy again.
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1. Utilize props
Spending an extended period in doggy style can be tiring, namely because the position naturally puts pressure on your joints. Obviously, feeling uncomfortable during sex is less than ideal, but luckily, this can be remedied with props. If you need extra support, try placing a pillow under your knees and add more if needed. Likewise, your partner can also wrap a towel or sex strap around your waist and hold onto it during intercourse. This will help your backside stay elevated during sex and, in turn, reduce the amount of strain on your lower body.
What’s more, leveraging props in doggy style also lets you experiment with different sensations. Placing pillows between your knees is a prime example of this. Doing this narrows the vaginal opening and essentially makes the vagina feel “tighter.” This creates a squeezing sensation that feels good for you and your partner.
2. Focus on targeting the G-spot
Because the inside of the vagina has far fewer nerve endings than the clitoris, stimulating the vaginal walls and G-spot, in particular, is key for having an internal orgasm. Unlike other sex positions, rear-entry sex positions make it easier for the giving partner to go deep and subsequently stroke the G-spot. So, focus on targeting this area the next time you’re in doggy style! In addition to increasing your chances of having an internal orgasm, doing this will let you both explore more pleasure points, like the A-spot.
Having your partner thrust in an upward motion is the easiest way to do this, and keeping your butt high in the air or arching your back usually does the trick. Similarly, kneeling on a sex wedge or stacked pillows at the end of a bed while your partner stands and enters you from behind, or lying flat with your legs spread, lets your partner get super deep. This, subsequently, makes targeting the G-spot less challenging. However, everyone is different. Don’t be afraid to experiment so you can find what works best.
3. Experiment with slow, sensual penetration
Alternatively, the doggy style sex position is also ideal for experimenting with slow and sensual penetration. Using a sex technique called shallowing is the easiest way to do this. With this technique, your partner doesn’t entirely insert their penis or strap-on into your vagina. Instead, they focus on the opening and up to an inch inside of it. While this might sound counterproductive, the opening of the vagina is loaded with nerve endings, meaning it’ll still feel immensely pleasurable for both of you. Once you’re aroused and wet, your partner can go in further or stay where they are; either way, this technique will help you discover what depth of penetration feels best.
4. Switch up your positioning
Switching up the positioning of traditional doggy might seem inconsequential, but it’s an adjustment that makes a world of difference. For example, resting on your forearms, lying flat, leaning over an armchair, or standing can all drastically alter the angle of penetration. Unsurprisingly, this enhances and changes the sensations both you and your partner experience. These are just a few examples, but modifying the traditional doggy style sex position is so simple. Plus, the best adjustments are often intuitive, so don’t overthink this; instead, position yourself based on what feels right.
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5. Take control from the front
Additionally, taking control from the front is incredibly empowering. Instead of letting your partner penetrate you, you thrust backwards onto them, thus controlling the speed and depth of penetration. While this can feel awkward initially, taking it slow and adjusting your positioning as needed is key; this might mean utilizing props to account for a height adjustment, resting on your forearms, and so forth. There’s no wrong way to do this. All that matters is that it feels pleasurable for you and your partner.
6. Bring toys into the mix
During doggy style, using sex toys on external erogenous zones like the clitoris or nipples provides dual stimulation and seriously heightens the experience. Plus, this can make it easier to climax, and you and your partner can tag team your pleasure points together. A body-safe bullet vibrator or air pulsator are great for this since both can stimulate external erogenous zones safely. Likewise, if your partner has a penis and is open to using male sex toys, have them wear a vibrating cock ring during doggy. Just make sure the vibrating portion of the toy is positioned toward their scrotum so the toy stimulates your clit when they thrust inward.
Additionally, this is also a great opportunity to experiment with anal play. While this can include transitioning from vaginal to anal sex, it also means utilizing anal beads or butt plugs in tandem with vaginal penetration. Whatever you decide, use a generous amount of lube, and thoroughly clean anything before and after it enters either zone.
7. Do it in front of a mirror
Mirror sex is equal parts intoxicating, exhilarating, and arousing. Watching yourself and your partner have sex is hot AF, and having doggy style sex in front of a mirror seriously elevates the position. Since you and your partner face away from each other in traditional doggy, verbal cues like moaning or talking dirty primarily signal what feels good. While communication is crucial in the bedroom, relying solely on verbal signs isn’t foolproof. Things get lost in translation, and it can be difficult to gauge what feels good when you can’t see your partner’s face. Doggy style mirror sex, in contrast, removes this barrier. It gives you a clear vantage point of your partner, meaning you can clearly see what they’re experiencing during sex and vice versa. This makes the position and experience as a whole so much more erotic.
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8. Add in some kink
If you’re new to and interested in exploring kink, doggy style is the ideal sex position for getting your feet wet if both parties are comfortable and consenting. After all, this sex position lets you dip into the world of power play. Because your partner’s in charge of penetration, they’re the dominant and you’re the submissive, meaning you’re essentially at their mercy. Once you’ve gotten comfortable with this, start slowly and gradually increase the kink as you become more comfortable. You can start with some light hair pulling and spanking, and work your way up to using whips and chokeholds. Regardless of what kink level you’re at, communication is always paramount.
Ultimately, the versatility of the doggy style sex position is what makes it so unique. Not only can it be performed virtually anywhere, from a bed to the kitchen or even the backseat of a car, but it can also be easily modified to your liking for more pleasure. No matter how you spin it, experimenting in the bedroom does more than just spice things up—it prevents your sex life from becoming stagnant and ensures it’s continually evolving for enhanced pleasure.
Arianna Reardon, Contributing Writer
Arianna is a freelance writer and journalist, and the self-proclaimed hot and dirty martini queen. At The Everygirl, Arianna uses her authenticity and relatability to empower, inspire, and motivate women everywhere. Whether she’s writing about sex and relationships, career and finance, beauty and fashion, wellness, or home and living, Arianna’s passion shines through in all her work.