The Cross Sex Position

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The Cross sex position is pretty literal — your bodies form the shape of a cross while you're doing it. In a lot of ways, it's the inverse of X Marks The Spot. It's one of many great options in our fully illustrated best sex positions section!

The setup is simple. Lie face-down with your man on top, but positioned perpendicular to you — your feet point toward the foot of the bed, head near the pillows, while his feet are off to one side and his head to the other. Together your bodies form the cross shape. He'll also be face-down, entering you from that angle.

What The Girl Does In The Cross Position

There's not a ton of active movement for you in the Cross. It's a slightly awkward angle, so mostly you'll be pushing back against him. Since his waist rests on top of yours, you can reach back and massage it gently. You can also reach past his hip to softly massage his testicles as he penetrates you. Your free hand is available for stimulating your nipples.

Try weaving in some dirty talk while in the Cross position.

What The Guy Does In The Cross Position

Your man handles most of the effort here. Thrusting comes easier if he angles his body slightly on his side, facing you, which takes pressure off his penis.

It can feel a bit clumsy for him at first, but balancing on his knees and elbows gives him better leverage for penetration.

Things To Consider When Performing The Cross Sex Position

Students who've tried this position with partners have shared some useful takeaways:

• Plenty didn't love it much — mainly because it doesn't allow for much closeness. There's minimal body contact overall.
• You might enjoy it more if you shift slightly so your faces and shoulders end up closer together.
• Try switching which side he's positioned on — some people have a clear preference between the two.
• Don't skip trying the Cross for anal sex either, paired with these anal sex preparation tips.

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He kneels over you while you lie face-down.

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Works great for both anal and vaginal sex!

Superwoman

He holds your legs while you stay face-down.

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Sean's Thoughts On The Cross Position

The Cross is one of those positions couples get curious about mainly because it seems 'different' or a bit unusual. Don't be fooled, though — I've never gotten much out of it personally, even with the variation.

March 17, 2021