The Doggy Style Sex Position

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Doggy Style is a perfect fit if you love feeling submissive while your man takes charge. It's simple to pull off, and as you'll see below, there's a whole world of variations to explore. You can also browse the rest of the 119 sex positions in this list.

To get into Doggy Style, drop onto your hands and knees with your legs spread apart. Your man then kneels behind you and enters from there.

What You Do In The Doggy Style Position

In Doggy Style, there's not much required of you beyond holding the position. For harder penetration, push back against your man with each thrust, or use a free hand to masturbate at the same time. Arching your back up or down, or shifting your upper body, changes the angle he's entering you from.

What Your Guy Does In The Doggy Style Position

Your man handles the thrusting in Doggy Style, but he's got plenty of simple ways to switch things up and add variety.

• Leaning slightly forward or backward changes the entry angle.
• Positioned behind you, he's perfectly placed to reach around and rub your clit, or finger you if you're having anal sex at the same time.
• His legs can go either inside or outside yours — worth trying both to see which you prefer.
• If you love a dominant partner, he can spank you from behind, or grab your hair while thrusting.
• For more intense sex, he can grip your waist and pull you into each thrust, or grab your shoulders instead.
• For something more sensual, light scratches along your back work beautifully.

As with any position, give your man plenty of feedback so he can learn what you love and what to skip. Our guide on sexual communication can help with that conversation.

Want to boost her pleasure even more? Check out these 31 powerful sex tips to enhance her orgasms and pleasure.

Ways To Enhance Doggy Style Sex

Beyond the tips above, a few extra tricks can add real pleasure to Doggy Style.

Push Back – Just because your man's in the driver's seat doesn't mean you have to stay passive. Pushing back against him ramps up the intensity considerably.

Pillow Under Hips – Have him tuck a soft pillow under your hips and grip either side of it. That way he can pull you in forcefully without gripping your sides directly, which lowers the risk of accidentally hurting you.

Hands Tied – Into BDSM and full submission? Have him tie your hands behind your back beforehand for total control. Just make sure a safeword is in place first — non-negotiable here.

Hand On Head – Another way for him to assert control: gripping your hair and gently guiding your head down. Not for everyone, but if you love feeling dominated, it's a great addition.

Getting Tired? – If your arms start giving out, try doing it beside a bed or sofa so you can rest your head, shoulders, and upper body there, taking the weight off your hands.

Hot, But Not Especially Intimate – Doggy Style is scorching hot, but it's not the most face-to-face intimate position out there. Craving more closeness? Try Drill or Spooning instead.

Doggy Style Variations & Similar Positions

Turtle

Reach back and wrap your arms around the backs of your thighs in the Turtle position. Click here to find out more about the Turtle position.

Bulldog

Your man stays on his feet in the Bulldog position. Click here to find out more about the Bulldog position.

Frog Leap

In Frog Leap, you're up on your feet, squatting, while he stays on his knees. Click here to find out more about the Frog Leap position.

Lazy Dog

Very similar to Doggy Style, but easier on the receiver since it involves kneeling and leaning back rather than staying fully upright. Get deeper into the Lazy Dog position.

Triceratops

Both of you stand for Triceratops, with your man holding your hands or arms. Click here to find out more about the Triceratops position.

Stairway to Heaven

Essentially Doggy Style on a staircase — perfect for when the bedroom feels too far away! Click here to find out more about the Stairway to Heaven position.

Sean's Take On The Doggy Style Position

I'm a genuine fan of Doggy Style. It's not the most intimate way to make love, sure, but it can get incredibly hot, especially with a firm grip at the waist, shoulders, or hair.

February 29, 2012