How To Try The Pearly Gates Sex Position

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The Pearly Gates sex position isn't some wild move demanding tons of flexibility or strength, yet plenty of couples have still never given it a shot. Add it to your list of new moves to explore alongside the ones in our guide to the most pleasurable sex positions.

You and your man face the same direction throughout. He lies on his back with knees bent and feet flat on the bed, and you lie on top of him — also on your back, head positioned above and to the side of his — while he penetrates you. Picture Spooning but flipped so you're both facing the ceiling. To keep your balance on top of him, spread your legs and bend them so your feet rest on the bed too; spreading your arms out helps as well. Your man can then wrap his arms around your waist or chest, or slide them under your arms to hold your shoulders.

Her Role In The Pearly Gates Position

The first few times you try Pearly Gates, balancing will feel a bit clumsy, but it gets easier fast. Once you stop worrying about staying steady, you can start thrusting back against your man as he thrusts into you. Some women even manage to balance one-handed, freeing the other hand for some clitoral stimulation of your own.

His Role In The Pearly Gates Position

Your man is handling two things at once in this position:

1. First, he's your anchor — wrapping his arms around you to keep you steady. The firmer his hold, the less balancing work you have to do.

2. Second, he's driving the thrusting from underneath. With his knees bent and feet planted, he gets solid leverage to handle most of the movement, letting you sit back and enjoy it.

He's also free to play with your nipples. And since his mouth sits right at your ear, it's the ideal setup for whispering sweet nothings or dirty phrases.

Tips For Making The Pearly Gates Position Work

Many readers from Love Curi who've experimented with Pearly Gates alongside their partner have shared some genuinely useful feedback and insight:

• There's plenty of room to vary this position: try planting your arms behind you on his chest or the bed to lift yourself up, or draw your knees toward your chest for a different entry angle.
• Lots of people love the vulnerable, exposed sensation of having your man's arms wrapped around you while he grips your shoulders.
• He can drop one hand down to massage your clitoris while you're both in motion.

Similar Positions

Bent Spoon

Bend your knees to support some of your weight and gain leverage

Acrobat

A flexible woman can lean back on her partner's body from kneeling position.

Exposed Eagle

Switch directions from the Acrobat to try this one.

Some of the exotic positions from this post are as easy as the Pearly Gates.

Sean's Take On The Pearly Gates Sex Position

Pearly Gates probably isn't the first position that springs to mind, but it's absolutely worth trying — along with its variations — if you're looking to mix things up and keep the bedroom interesting.

March 24, 2021