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3 Doggy-Style Sex Positions That’ll Make Your Romp So Hot and Intimate

Prepare for doggy to become your new fave.

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Doggy sex, aka doggy style, can be whatever you want it to be. The position is known for its animalistic vibe—it is inspired dogs humping, after all—and is great for quickies, anal sex, pegging, and can even be surprisingly intimate. By the same token, though, you can also make it really rough and BDSM-y. “Many people enjoy doggy while engaging in Dom-sub dynamics, and you can easily incorporate restraints into this position,” says sex and relationships expert at Lovehoney, Jess O’Reilly, PhD.

It's also just…extremely hot. “Doggy style offers visual stimulation for the rear partner and plenty of space for manual stimulation of the genitals for the front partner,” says O’Reilly. Plus trying something new is a great way to ~spice up~ your sex life.

“Changing positions is a simple way to switch up your sexual routine and inject novelty into sex play,” says O’Reilly. “It’s likely that new positions will lead to new discoveries. You might experience new sensations from the stimulation of a different area or you might find that you have a different type of orgasm by activating a different nerve pathway.”

The basic idea of doggy is that the receiving partner is on all fours while the penetrating partner enters from behind. From there, customize it however you’d like. The receiver can lower themselves into the flatiron position, hold themselves up on their hands or elbows, hold their head up or lower it onto a stack of pillows—whatever floats your sexy boat!

If you’re into sex toys or want to try incorporating them, doggy is the perfect opportunity. “When couples ask for toy recommendations, I almost always start with a penis or strap-on ring. They’re easy to add on to any sexual routine without making any significant changes,” says O’Reilly, who recommends the We-Vibe Pivot or Romp Juke. You can also add a couples’ vibe like the We-Vibe Chorus. “It’s ideal for doggy style, as it provides vibrations to both partners. It vibes against the shaft of the penis or strap-on with pressure and vibes against the internal hotspots internally, as well as against the shaft, hood and head of the clitoris via the external arm.” And if you’re a clit stim kind of person, a suction-type vibe or pretty much any kind of vibrator works great too.

Here’s the how to do the classic doggy position, plus a couple of variations, but as you experiment, you’ll find new tweaks to make it better for you.

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The Classic Dog

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The receiving partner gets on all fours and the penetrating partner kneels behind to enter. “Use pillows to prop yourself up. Not only will you experience different sensations at different angles, but it can make this position more comfortable for both partners,” says O’Reilly. Make it better with a penis ring for deep, rumply vibrations for both of you. (These vibes, alas, won’t do much for someone wearing a strap-on. Try a wearable strap-on that vibrates in the vagina.)

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The Slo-Mo Dog

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If the whole thing seems a little impersonal or not exactly intimate, slow it waaaay down. Deliciously long, deliberate thrusts, coupled with an ass massage and gentle clit stroking will help you two feel more connected, like full-on loving humans instead of a couple canines hitting it in the alley.

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The Tight Dog

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If you’re looking for a tighter feel, have your partner put their legs outside of yours, then press your legs firmly together. O’Reilly recommends adding a clit suction vibrator like the Womanizer Premium II. “It offers the most unique sensation that I’d describe as a cross between suction, vibrations, and pulsations. On its own, it’s an orgasm powerhouse, but if you combine it with penetration from behind, it can lead to more overwhelming orgasms,” says O’Reilly.

SHOP NOW Womanizer Premium II, $199, Womanizer

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 Jill Hamilton is a contributor for Cosmopolitan.com and writes the blog In Bed With Married Women.  

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