How To Try The Wheelbarrow Sex Position

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The Wheel Barrow sex position is more of a strength challenge than something you'll want in regular rotation, but it can be a fun once-in-a-while change of pace if the bedroom is starting to feel routine. It'll certainly spice up your sex life. Not your thing? Browse our extensive guide on the best sex positions for more ideas.

To picture the Wheel Barrow, think back to childhood wheelbarrow races. You'd face the ground, propping most of your weight on extended arms and hands, while a partner held your legs and you "walked" forward. This position mirrors that setup almost exactly, except your man stays much closer this time so he can penetrate you.

Your Role In The Wheel Barrow Position

While in the Wheel Barrow, your arms and hands will tire fast — you might be worn out in under a minute. As your man thrusts, your main job is holding your balance. That's really the whole task.

To take some weight off your arms, try squeezing your legs around him.

His Role In The Wheel Barrow Position

If you and your man decide to try the Wheel Barrow, warn him ahead of time just how tiring it is for you. That way he'll know to help support your weight. He should lean forward a bit and slide his hands under your waist to hold you up. Or he can tuck a pillow under your waist and grip either side of it — much gentler on you than being grabbed directly.

Balance gets harder if he thrusts front-to-back, rocking you forward and backward. An up-and-down motion works better since it keeps you steadier.

Extra Tips For The Wheel Barrow Position

A number of Love Curi readers have given the Wheel Barrow a shot with their partners. Most treated it as a novelty rather than a go-to move. Here's some of what they told us.

• Anal sex works reasonably well in the Wheel Barrow position.
• It doubles as a great arm-and-shoulder workout if you're into "sexercise."
• It's not ideal if you want clitoral stimulation or if your man needs his hands free.

Similar Positions

Speed Bump

An exercise ball takes some of the weight off you.

Lazy Wheelbarrow

A gentler variation for anyone with physical limitations.

Superwoman

Rest your upper body on the bed instead.

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Sean's Take On The Wheel Barrow Sex Position

Honestly, I don't rate the Wheel Barrow as a particularly practical sex position — it's just too much effort. I'd point you toward some of the other great sex positions featured throughout the Love Curi instead.

April 3, 2021