How To Try The Sideways Sex Position

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The Sideways sex position is really just a spin on the Spooning position with your man, sometimes called the Side-by-Side sex position. It's a great fit for anyone bigger who struggles with regular Spooning. You'll find even more great matches for you and your man in our guide to the best sex positions.

To settle into the Sideways position with your man, lie on your side while he lies on his side directly behind you. Lean forward and draw your legs up toward your chest while staying on your side. You can adjust how close you pull your legs in to change the angle of penetration. Your man, meanwhile, mostly holds his position throughout.

Her Role In The Sideways Position

While in the Sideways position, you can shift around by leaning forward or back and bending or straightening your legs. You're also free to rub yourself toward orgasm or even finger yourself if you're having anal sex with your man.

You can reach your top arm back to pull your man closer as he thrusts. Beyond that, Sideways is a fairly passive position for you, with your man doing most of the work.

His Role In The Sideways Sex Position

Your man does essentially what he does in the Spoons position, lying on his side and thrusting gently into you. He can drape his top arm over your shoulders to pull you close, or grip your waist to help drive his thrusts. If you're having anal sex with him, he can reach around to massage your clit or finger you.

If your back is close enough, he can kiss it, along with your neck and cheeks if you turn to face him. Check out our guide to becoming a great kisser here.

It doesn't have to stay sweet and gentle either. He can pull your hair and get into other rough play. This position is also a solid choice for trying a blindfold, just one piece of light bondage worth experimenting with.

Tips For Making The Sideways Position Work

Plenty of Love Curi readers have tried Sideways with their partner, whether on purpose or by drifting into it while already Spooning. Here's some of what they've learned:

• Many find Sideways just as satisfying as Spooning, but with a lot more room for variation.
• Try leaning slightly onto your stomach during Sideways, blending it into something closer to Doggy Style.
• If you're near a wall in the Sideways position, brace your hands against it and push back against your man for deeper penetration.

Similar Positions

Teaspooning

Teaspooning – Puts you in a more upright position.

Bookends

Bookends – You're both fully kneeling, facing each other.

Corkscrew

Corkscrew – He kneels while you settle into something close to the Sideways position.

Bouncing Spoon

Bouncing Spoons – He sits and you kneel in his lap.

There are plenty more spoon-style positions to explore in our full list of positions.

Sean's Take On The Sideways Sex Position

I enjoy the Sideways position just as much as Spooning. They're closely related and both great choices for slower, more intimate sex.

February 16, 2021