6 Sexual Positions for Deep Penetration

Whether you’re penetrating or receiving during intercourse, the best sex positions for deep penetration can be pleasurable for both parties involved. Here are some sexual positions that prioritize deep penetration.

1. 1. Cowgirl position: To perform cowgirl, have the penetrating partner lie on their back. Next, the receiving partner straddles the penetrator’s hips, lowering themselves onto their partner’s penis, fingers, or dildo. This angle gives the receiver the ability to control the depth of penetration. For an even deeper fit, the penetrating partner can sit on the edge of the bed with their feet on the ground as the receiving partner straddles them. This sexual position carries the bonus of extra access to the clitoris or nipples, potentially stimulating the receiving partner to a nipple orgasm.
2. 2. Doggy style: To get into doggy style, the receiver begins on their hands and knees—similar to how they would be in the cat-cow yoga position—with the penetrating partner behind them on their knees. This puts the penetrator in an easy position to thrust into the receiver from behind using a penis, dildo, sex toy, or fingers. The deeper penetration in the doggy-style position may allow for G-spot stimulation in vulva owners.
3. 3. Laying-down doggy style: This position is similar to doggy style, but it involves the receiver lying face down (with their legs slightly spread) instead of sitting up on their hands and knees. This angle allows for extra-deep penetration, pleasing both partners.
4. 4. Missionary position: If you prefer penetration with intimate face-to-face connection and eye contact, the missionary position might be for you. In this position, the receiver lies on their back as the penetrator hovers over them, typically with pelvises aligned. To modify this position for extra-deep penetration, the receiving partner can lift their legs onto the penetrating partner’s shoulders. Use oral sex as foreplay to get into this position if the receiver needs extra lubrication.
5. 5. Spooning position: Sharing the same name as the classic cuddling position, spooning sex allows for extra-deep penetration. There are several variations of the spooning sex position. Typically, the penetrating partner lies behind the receiving partner, allowing the latter’s buttocks to align with the former’s pelvis (like the cuddling position for spooning). The penetrator can insert their penis, strap-on dildo, or fingers inside of the receiver. Add clitoral stimulation to this position with a sex toy or vibrator.
6. 6. Wheelbarrow: The receiver begins by kneeling on all fours to initiate this position. The penetrating partner (who will be standing) grabs the receiver’s hips so that the latter can wrap their legs around the former’s waist. Next, the receiver extends their arms to hold their torso up so that the two partners form a wheelbarrow shape.

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