Some sex positions are all about intimacy and eye contact. Others are all about excitement and desire. Doggy style definitely belongs in the latter category, and that's undoubtedly one of the reasons why it consistently ranks right at the top of our all-time favourite sex positions. Doggy style is raw, intense, and has an almost magical ability to bring out our primal instincts.
No matter who you're coupled up with or sharing the sheets with, doggy style never disappoints. It's one of the most universal sex positions out there and can be enjoyed by all types of couples, regardless of gender or sexual preferences.
So, are you ready to rediscover a true classic and give your sex life a naughty and liberating boost? Let's dive into how to master the position and take pleasure to completely new heights with different kinds of sex toys.
What Is Doggy Style Sex?
Simply put, doggy style means taking your partner from behind. The name refers (perhaps unsurprisingly) to the way most four-legged animals mate in nature.
Doggy style is raw and intense, and it has an almost magical ability to bring out our primal instincts and deepest pleasure. So whether you're in the mood for something wild and fast-paced or dreaming of a slow, sensual, and intense session, doggy style delivers every single time.
And it's also one of the most flexible positions there is, working equally well for both vaginal and anal sex. Plus, you're completely free to adjust both the pace and depth to suit your mood.
Why We Love Classic Doggy Style
Doggy style is a bedroom favourite for plenty of good reasons.
- Deep penetration: The angle allows you to get incredibly close and feel each other deeply.
- The visual thrill: As the penetrating partner, you get an unbeatable view of your partner's back, bum, and movements, which can be an enormous visual turn-on.
- Free hands: Both partners have their hands free to touch, caress, and stimulate other erogenous zones (hello clitoris, testicles, and nipples!).
- Versatile for all couples: The position works well for both anal and vaginal penetration.
How to Do The Doggy Style
The receiving partner gets down on all fours on a comfortable surface (a bed or a soft rug are excellent starting points). Your knees should be roughly hip-width apart, and your hands or elbows should rest firmly on the surface.
The active partner, or the one doing the penetrating, kneels behind their partner. From here, you have full access and complete control over the angle and depth of penetration, whether you're using your penis, a strap-on, or another exciting piece of sex toy.
Doggy style isn’t a complicated position at all, but these handy tips will ensure that you can adapt it to suit your needs.
Tips For the Penetrating Partner: Take Control
When you're taking your partner from behind, you have plenty of control, which can feel incredibly powerful and arousing.
- Start slowly and sensually. Try holding back on the pace until your partner is practically begging for more.
- Let your hands wander across their hips, stroke their back, and explore other erogenous zones as you go.
- And don't forget to use your voice. Whisper something naughty in your partner's ear and tell them how turned on you are by the sight of them.
Tips For the Receiving Partner: Surrender to Pleasure
Being taken from behind is all about letting go, enjoying the loss of control, and fully focusing on the sensations in your body.But even though you're giving up some control, you certainly don't have to be passive.
- Push your bum rhythmically back towards your partner to set the pace and show exactly how much you want it.
- Take hold of your partner's hands and guide them to your hips, your chest, or between your legs.
- Experiment with the placement of your arms. Try shifting position from hands to elbows and feel the difference.
- And most importantly: don't hold back your sounds. Let your moans tell your partner exactly when they're hitting the right spot. It'll drive both of you wild.
Upgrade Your Doggy Style With Sex Toys
If you think doggy style can't get any hotter, think again. With a few small adjustments and the right sex toys, you can create a completely new experience.
Add Extra Sparkle and Fullness With a Jewel Butt Plug
Want to make the view even naughtier and the pleasure twice as intense? Try adding a butt plug with a jewel base for the receiving partner.
From behind, the sparkling jewel looks incredibly sexy, but the best part is the sensation.
A butt plug creates extra fullness internally and can make the vagina feel tighter around the penis. This creates intense dual stimulation that can leave the receiving partner writhing in pure ecstasy. And the jewel adds that extra visual thrill.
If you're new to butt plugs, you may want to start with a training kit such as the Baseks Jewel Butt Plug Training Set, which includes three different sizes, allowing you to experiment and discover what brings you the most pleasure.
Maximum Clitoral Pleasure With a Vibrator
While the penetration itself is fantastic, let's not forget the clitoris. Since the penetrating partner has both hands free, it's the perfect opportunity to bring a good clitoral vibrator into the mix.
Whether it's a classic suction vibrator or a lay-on vibrator, the penetrating partner can hold it with one of their free hands, or the receiving partner can hold it against the clitoris themselves during play.
This creates an intense synergy between deep penetration from behind and pulsing stimulation at the front, almost guaranteeing explosive orgasms.
A Touch of Dominance With Soft Handcuffs
Doggy style already has a deliciously raw and dominant vibe. And if you'd like to explore power dynamics a bit more, you should picture this: the receiving partner lies face down into the bed and has their hands secured behind the back with a pair of soft, comfortable handcuffs.
This encourages the receiving partner to surrender completely to pleasure while allowing the penetrating partner to take full control. And as an added bonus, the bum naturally sticks out a little more when the arms aren't there to support the body.
Find Inspiration for New Positions
We hope our tips help you spice up classic doggy style. And if you're looking for inspiration to try new positions, we can also recommend taking a look at our ultimate guide to sex positions.
You're guaranteed to find something new to explore. And if not, it's simply a case of experimenting and discovering which positions hit the right spots for you and your partner.
Explore now – and enjoy!
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