Trying The Irish Garden Sex Position

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The Irish Garden is a genuinely interesting pose to try. Plenty of couples assume, at first glance, that it demands serious flexibility — it really doesn't. It's actually quite simple to pull off, which is part of why it made our list of best sex positions. In several respects, it resembles the Betty Rocker position.

To get set up, your man sits down on the bed first, keeping his back upright and straight, legs extended in front of him and spread fairly wide (bending his knees is fine if that's more comfortable). You then get on all fours and back yourself toward him, lowering your waist onto him by extending your legs behind him, one leg on each side of his waist. Finally, bring your head and shoulders down to rest on the bed.

Her Role In The Irish Garden Position

In this pose, you're essentially lying nearly flat on your stomach as your man enters you. Since he won't have much room to thrust, most of the movement falls on you — use your hips in a rocking motion, moving up and down along his shaft. This gets easier once your knees are planted firmly on the bed. Holding onto his lower legs with your hands can also help keep you steady.

That said, the Irish Garden isn't built for hard, fast thrusting. Think of it instead as a relaxed pose suited to slower, more sensual encounters. Read more on sensual sex.

His Role In The Irish Garden Position

Thrusting will be nearly impossible for your man here. Instead, he can rest his hands on your butt, hips, or waist and rock you gently back and forth. This angle also puts him in a great spot to massage your back or try some anal fingering. If flexibility is an issue, he can lean back and brace himself with his arms, or slide pillows under his back for support.

Notes On Trying The Irish Garden Position

Even though it isn't a widely attempted position, it turns out to be remarkably easy. Here's some feedback shared by students who've given it a shot:

• Want your man to thrust? Put your arms behind your back and let him take your hands so he can draw you in with each push.
• A flexible man could lean forward and lie across your back, turning it into something closer to spooning.
• Some couples enjoy this pose while watching TV or porn together.
• You're also free to massage your man's feet from this position.
• He can tug your hair for a touch of rough sex here.

Related Positions

Helicopter

Can you make it work facing away from each other, both on your stomachs?

Jockey

Have your man shift to kneeling and you can transition into the Jockey position.

Lazy Wheelbarrow

A comparable pose, except your man sits on a chair or other furniture.

Life Raft

You stay on your stomach facing away, but now your man stands and holds your legs.

There are plenty more stomach-lying sex positions to explore.

Sean's Thoughts On The Irish Garden Sex Position

The Irish Garden is a winner! It's simple to execute and delivers a genuinely different angle of entry — ideal for those moments when sex is starting to feel a little routine.

March 24, 2021