6 Sex Positions in a Chair to Try

When it comes to chair sex, some sexual positions (and chairs) are more comfortable than others. Follow these tips to set you and your partner up to have a good experience with intercourse in a chair.

1. 1. Be adventurous. Trying new sex positions is all about finding out what feels good for you and your partner. As you try out different positions, consider adding sex toys (like a strap-on dildo or egg vibrator) to enhance the experience. If you’re experimenting with BDSM, incorporate some chair play into a scene.
2. 2. Be patient and communicate. Most chair sex positions require balance and physical ability without the support of a bed. When it comes to chair sex, be patient as you work your way into new positions with your partner. Don’t feel discouraged if some of them don’t work for you. Additionally, it may be helpful to stretch before positions requiring balance and strength to support yourself without a bed.
3. 3. Enjoy skin-to-skin contact. Being in a chair with your partner automatically places you both in a tight embrace. As you experiment with different chair sex positions, enjoy the extra intimate physical contact.
4. 4. Find the right chair. Different chairs will suit different positions and people better. For example, an armchair is comfortable to lean on during doggy style, but the armrests might get in the way of your or your partner’s legs during sitting-down sex. Learn more about the doggy-style sex position.
5. 5. Invest in a sex chair. If you enjoy chair sex, consider buying a sex stool or chair (or other sex furniture like a sex swing, sofa, or hammock). Manufacturers specifically engineer these pieces for people to engage in safe and comfortable sex.

Chair sex is a great way to spice up your sex life using a piece of furniture you already have in your living room. Try these chair sex positions to see what feels best:

1. 1. Chair oral sex: Practice this position in a low-to-the-ground chair. The receiver sits in the chair normally with their legs spread, while the giver kneels on the ground with their head between the receiver’s legs. Whether the giver is performing cunnilingus, a blowjob, or rimming, the receiver can either plant their legs on the ground or hook them over the chair’s arms.
   
2. 2. Cowgirl in a chair: Partners can perform this position in either an armchair or on a piece of armless furniture. The penetrating partner begins by sitting in the chair. Facing the penetrator, the receiving partner will straddle and then lower themselves onto their partner’s lap. Practitioners can also enjoy this position with the receiver facing away from the penetrator and lowering themselves onto their lap for penetration.
3. 3. Modified wheelbarrow: The chair wheelbarrow is slightly physically demanding, but properly stretching beforehand is good preparation. The penetrator sits in the chair, with the receiver sitting on their lap, facing away from them. Next, the receiving partner leans forward until their hands reach the ground. With their arms supporting them on the ground and the penetrating partner supporting their legs, the receiving partner can grind up against their partner’s hips. Add a lap dance as foreplay to get into this position.
4. 4. Standing doggy style: In this position, the receiver stands facing away from their partner, holding onto the seat or back of the chair for support as their partner penetrates them. This position works for either anal or vaginal penetration.
5. 5. The lean-back: This is an ideal position for deep penetration and G-spot stimulation, but partners should perform it on an armless chair or stool. To start, the penetrator sits on the chair with their feet planted firmly on the ground, and the receiving partner straddles them. Using the penetrator’s knees as support, the receiver lays back on their partner’s legs. To take the position to the next level, add clitoral stimulation with a sex toy.
6. 6. The lotus: This position is best to perform in a plush armchair or on a chaise lounge or sofa. To get into the lotus position, the penetrator sits back while the receiver climbs on top, either wrapping their legs around the sitting person or bending their knees so that their feet are flat. This positioning gives the receiver comfortable leverage to elevate and lower themselves onto their partner’s lap.

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