Trying Out The Piston Sex Position

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The Piston sex position can bring a lot of satisfaction for both partners, though it wears you out fast — sometimes feeling more like Sexercise than actual sex. You can probably already guess where the name comes from: your man moves up and down much like a piston inside an engine. It's one of several standout picks in our list of sex positions to try.

To get into the Piston, your man stands up straight while you face him. He lifts you off the ground, supporting you with his arms under your butt and thighs, with a leg on either side of him. He should position his back near a bed or sofa so you can rest your legs there and take some weight off him. The easiest entry point is having him sit on the edge of the bed while you straddle him, then having him rise into a standing position with you still wrapped around him.

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Her Role In The Piston Position

Before attempting the Piston at all, honestly assess whether your man can actually hold your weight. If you're even a little unsure, skip it and consider something like the Pretzel or Corner Cowgirl instead.

Once you trust his strength, go for it. Starting seated and having him stand while holding you tends to work better than a standing start, but either can work. With his back near the sofa or bed, plant your feet there for leverage to help you move up and down, and wrap your arms around his neck to stay close to him.

Since you're facing each other, this position lends itself well to intimate sex. Run your fingers through his hair or lean in for a kiss. Tips on being a great kisser.

His Role In The Piston Position

Your man needs to be mindful of protecting his back throughout the Piston. If he's not confident in his strength, this one's better skipped altogether. If he is up for it, keeping his back straight the whole time matters most.

From there, his job is simply lowering and raising himself using his legs, with the option to add hip thrusts for extra motion.

Tips For The Piston Position

Plenty of Love Curi readers have given the Piston a try with their partner, and here's some of the feedback worth knowing:

• Your man will tire out quickly in this one — it's a great pick when a quickie is all you're after.
• He should be careful gripping your butt or thighs so he doesn't accidentally pull or stretch your skin too hard.

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When you sit down, you can stay in the same position longer.

Sofa Surprise

Your knees bent to either side of his waist when he's sitting.

Slow Dance

Who knew standing could be so sexy?

This is just a taste of some of the more exotic sex positions on the Love Curi.

Sean's Take On The Piston Position

I like the Piston whenever I want to mix things up and add a little variety. That said, it's often more workout than fun.

April 11, 2021