The Hang Loose Sex Position: A Simple Missionary Twist

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The Hang Loose is a beginner-friendly spin on standard Missionary position. No gymnastic flexibility or contortionist skills required, unlike some sex positions out there. Speaking of which, if you're on the hunt for your perfect match, we've got over 100 new sex positions worth trying.

To try the Hang Loose with your partner, start in the usual Missionary setup, but position yourselves at the end or side of the bed so your head can dangle over the edge. Your partner braces himself with his hands on the mattress, though he might need to plant them on the floor instead if he leans far enough over the edge.

The name comes from exactly that — you'll be hanging over the edge of the bed for this one.

Her Role In The Hang Loose Position

As mentioned, the Hang Loose is really just a small twist on regular Missionary. With your body draped over the bed's edge, arching your back comes more naturally, which shifts the angle your partner enters you from.

You'll notice that having your head and shoulders hanging off the bed doesn't leave you much room to actively participate. That's kind of the whole point of the Hang Loose — it frees you up to surrender control and let your partner take the lead.

If your hands are free, feel free to stimulate your clit.

Talking dirty is a great addition here too — your partner will eat it up. Check out dirty talk tips, phrases, and examples here.

His Role In The Hang Loose Position

Your partner thrusts in and out much like he would during regular Missionary, and he can grind against you as well. For a lot of couples, this can feel pretty close to standard Missionary. That's why I suggest he experiment with slight variations — like penetrating from his knees with your legs raised, similar to the Deep Impact or Coital Alignment Technique positions — assuming he can manage the angle while you're hanging off the bed.

A Few Things To Keep In Mind

After talking through the Hang Loose with a good number of students, here's some useful feedback I've collected:

• It's a great, low-effort way to change things up during regular man-on-top sex.
• You can stretch your arms out behind you and rest your hands on the floor for extra balance in this position — it also deepens the arch in your back.
• It's an ideal choice if you enjoy handing over control to your partner during sex.

Skip the Hang Loose position altogether if you deal with back or neck issues.

Similar Positions

Italian Chandelier

Recline backward in this position that resembles a yoga stretch.

G Spot position

Also works with your head hanging off the bed.

Bridge

Prop your body up with your hands in a bridge-like pose.

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Sean's Take On The Hang Loose Sex Position

I'm a big fan of the Hang Loose position. It has countless variations (built off other man-on-top positions), so you'll never run out of new things to try for quite a while.

March 24, 2021