Sex Pillow Guide: 5 Ways to Use a Sex Pillow

A sex pillow, also known as a position pillow or position cushion, is a soft prop designed to make sex more comfortable. A sex pillow can be used to enhance the angle of different sex positions, and it can reduce neck and back pain.

Unlike regular bed pillows or throw pillows, sex pillows are made from high-density foam that holds its shape. High-quality sex cushions have water-resistant liners and machine washable covers to protect the cushions from lube and bodily fluids. Some sex cushions are compatible with sex toys such as dildos and vibrators, while others come with restraints for BDSM play.

There are the five main types of sex pillow.

1. 1. Wedge: A wedge pillow is triangular and can be used to elevate the hips or butt. This is the classic shape of a sex pillow.
2. 2. Ramp: Ramps are long and triangular, and they feature a gradual slope designed to support your body and help you achieve more difficult positions. If you and your partner have a significant height difference, try a wedge/ramp combo.
3. 3. Half moon: Half moon-shaped pillows can be used as a mount for masturbation or partner sex. Place the flat side of the pillow on the bed, and use the pillow to support your hips during bent-over positions like doggy-style.
4. 4. Cylinder: This firm, elongated bolster pillow can add rolling motions to a variety of positions, or it can simply add support behind your knees or hips.
5. 5. Inflatable: Inflatable pillows, which generally come in the shapes of wedges and half moons, are both travel- and budget-friendly.

There are endless pairings of sex pillows with sex positions, and adding a pillow to your bedroom can help you experiment with new positions. Consider these ideas to get started:

1. 1. Missionary: Position the narrow end of the wedge under the receiver's lower back to elevate the hips for missionary. This allows for deeper penetration, as well as better stimulation for vulva owners.
2. 2. Oral sex: Elevate the receiver's hips with a wedge to make their genitals more accessible. This can also reduce neck strain for the giver.
3. 3. Doggy style: This position can be enhanced by any shape of sex cushion. Place the highest point of the cushion underneath the receiver's hips for added support. If using a ramp, the receiver can relax more of their body onto the cushion. If using a cylindrical cushion, you and your partner can roll back and forth with every thrust.
4. 4. Legs up: Positions where one partner's legs are elevated, such as the legs-on-shoulders position, can be a challenge. Add a wedge underneath the legs-up partner's hips to ease their lower back.
5. 5. Masturbation: Pair a half moon pillow with your favorite sex toy, and use the pillow as a mount. Or, lean back on a wedge with the thicker part supporting your head and shoulders for reclined masturbation.

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