The Book Ends Sex Position

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The Book Ends position is an interesting one to try. Plenty of couples struggle to get comfortable penetration going with it. That said, it's still a fun way to connect, just like the other 118 sex positions in this list — it's a good time regardless.

To try Book Ends, both of you kneel facing each other on the bed. Your man spreads his knees apart so he can lower himself down, while you stay as upright as possible. Once he's positioned a bit lower than you, he can guide his penis inside (you may need to help). If that's working, he can then bring his knees back together and start rising back up. Leaning backward on your end can help deepen penetration and make it more pleasurable for him.

If there's a big height difference between you two, actual penetrative sex in Book Ends may not really be doable.

Her Role In The Book Ends Position

Long, deep thrusts often aren't realistic in this position. A good workaround is grinding against him instead — rotating your hips while he's inside you. This delivers clitoral stimulation. More on that here.

For a lot of couples, Book Ends leans more toward intimacy than raw sex, so it's worth spending more time just getting close — kissing, hugging, holding him. Wrap your arms around him and kiss his lips, cheeks, neck, and ears. Running your fingers through his hair and lightly scratching his scalp adds a nice extra layer too.

His Role In The Book Ends Position

At first, he might notice himself slipping out if he tries for longer strokes, and grinding against you may work better instead. He can wrap his arms around your waist and butt to pull you in closer.

His focus here should be on building intimacy. That means he's largely doing the same things you are — staying close, holding you, kissing you, and running his hands over your back and head.

Notes On Trying The Book Ends Position

I've collected feedback from a number of students who've tried Book Ends with their partners. Here's some of what they shared:

• Penetration isn't always necessary — sometimes it works better for him to rub his penis against your vulva and clitoris rather than thrust inside.
• In this position, your faces are just inches apart, which makes for great, deep eye contact. Perfect for connection.
• If you like feeling close and wrapped up in your man, this position delivers that.

Similar Positions

Blooming Orchid

You each bend one leg at the knee so your thighs run parallel to the bed.

Teaspooning

Still kneeling, but he enters from behind instead. Also works well for anal — see our anal sex tips.

Kneeling

You kneel at the edge of the bed facing him while he stands to enter from the front.

Find more great kneeling sex positions here.

Sean's Take On The Book Ends Sex Position

I think Book Ends works best as foreplay, particularly right before sex gets going. Check out more great foreplay ideas. It's also a great way to feel closer to your man and show him you love him. It doubles nicely as a lead-in to a blowjob, too — trail kisses down his chest and stomach on your way to a blow job that'll blow his mind. Or he can go down on you and eat you out right from this position.

April 23, 2021