List of Sex Positions - Helpful Hints
List of Sex Positions - Helpful Hints
List of Sex Positions - Helpful Hints
This list of sex positions includes descriptions of various forms of sexual intercourse and other sexual acts between
people. Sexual acts are generally described by the positions the participants take in order to perform those acts. Since the
number of positions that can be used for sex is essentially limitless, this list is only a starting point. Enjoy!!
Contents
1 Penetrative positions
1.1 Penetrating partner on top with front entry
1.2 Penetrating from behind
1.3 Receiving partner on top
1.4 Sitting and kneeling
1.5 Standing
1.6 Anal-specific positions
2 Oral sex positions
2.1 Fellatio
2.2 Cunnilingus
2.3 Rimming
2.4 Simultaneous oral sex
1. Penetrative positions
These positions involve the insertion of a penis or penis-like object (such as a strap-on dildo) into a vagina or anus.
Most of these positions can be used for either vaginal or anal penetration.
• The receiving partner is on all fours with their torso horizontal. The penetrating partner inserts from behind.
This is called the doggy position.
• In a variant on the doggy position, the receiving partner's torso is angled downwards. The penetrating partner
can raise their own hips above those of the receiving partner for maximum penetration. This is sometimes
called the leapfrog position.
• In another variant of the doggy position, the penetrating partner places their feet on each side of the receiving
partner while keeping their knees bent and effectively raising up as high as possible while maintaining
penetration. The penetrating partner’s hands usually have to be placed on the receiving partner's back to
keep from falling forward.
Most of these positions can be used for either vaginal or anal penetration.
• The penetrating partner lies on their back. The receiving partner kneels on top of the penetrator facing them.
Sometimes called the cowboy or cowgirl position.
• As above, but the receiving partner sits on top of the penetrator facing away from them.
• As above, but the receiving partner arches their back with their hands on the ground.
• As above, but the receiving partner squats (instead of kneeling) on top of the penetrator facing toward them.
Kneeling variant of the lotus Another kneeling A third kneeling position. A sitting position.
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1.5 Standing
A standing position can be used for either vaginal or anal penetration. In the basic standing position, both partners stand
facing each other. The following variations are possible:
• The penetrating partner stands, holding the receiving partner off the ground. The receiving partner wraps their
legs around the penetrator's waist and their arms around their shoulders.
• As above, but the receiving partner's back is pressed against a wall as a frictional support.
• As above, but the penetrating partner's back is pressed against a wall for stability.
• Both stand, the receiving partner facing away from the penetrating partner. This position is varied by having
the receiving partner assume different semi-standing positions. For instance, they may bend at the waist,
resting their hands or elbows on a table
2.1 Fellatio
Fellatio is oral sex involving a man's genitals. Possible positions include:
• The man lies on his back while his partner kneels between his legs.
• The man lies on his back while his partner lies off to the side of his legs.
• The man sits in a chair and partner kneels in front of him between his legs.
• The man stands while his partner either kneels in front of him or sits (in a chair or on the edge of a bed, etc.)
and bends forward.
• The glory hole – the man inserts his penis into a hole in the wall or fence while someone (usually a complete
stranger unseen by him) gives him fellatio from the other side of the wall.
• Road head – the man drives a vehicle while his partner leans over from the passenger seat to the driver's
seat to perform fellatio on him.
2.2 Cunnilingus
Cunnilingus is oral sex involving a woman's genitals. Possible positions include:
• The woman lies on her back as in the missionary position. The active partner lies on their front between her
legs.
• The active partner sits. The woman stands facing away and bends at the hips.
• The active partner lies on their back while the woman kneels with her legs at their sides and her genitals on
their mouth.
• The woman stands, possibly bracing herself against a wall. The active partner kneels in front of her.
2.3 Rimming
Positions for rimming, also known as "anilingus" or "anal-oral sex", are often variants on those for genital-oral sex.
Rimming-specific positions include:
• The passive partner is on all fours as in the "doggy style" position. The active partner is behind them.
• The passive partner is in the missionary position with their legs up.
Simultaneous oral sex between two people is called 69. Each partner may be male or female. They can be lying side-by-
side, lying one on top of the other, or standing with one partner holding the other upside down.