The Pretzel Dip Sex Position Will Make You Twist Like Never Before
It might not be an actual snack, but you sure will be.
Contrary to what its name would have you believe, the Pretzel Dip position isn’t a snack. (Although you’ll def look like one when you’re doing it with your partner.) But it is a sex position that’s just as delicious, trust me. And even though it might sound kinda complicated, it’s actually super easy to do and so very worth it.
It’s called the Pretzel Dip because when you and your partner are in it, you’ll look like, well, like a pretzel of sorts. “The receiver lies on their right side, with the giver kneeling and straddling their right leg,” says Gigi Engle, sex expert for SKYN. “The giver picks up and curls the receiver’s left leg round their left side.” From there, you can thrust, grind, and incorporate toys.
Like with every other sex position, the Pretzel Dip position has its pros and cons. “The Pretzel Dip can be a potentially game-changing position for those who crave the deep penetration of doggy style but miss the intimacy of seeing your partner's face, or aren't quite flexible enough for deeper missionary-style positions like the Hook,” says Rachel Worthington, a sex writer, educator and sex toy reviewer at Bedbible. It’s also excellent for people who love grinding and “a lot of pressure on their clitoris with their deep penetration,” says sexologist Marla Renee Stewart, MA, sexpert for Lovers.
And believe it or not, despite its contortionist nature, it's also a hands-free position. “It allows both partners’ hands to roam free and stimulate other areas of the body such as breasts, butt, or even gentle hair tugging,” says Rebecca Alvarez Story, certified sexologist and founder of Bloomi.
But because nothing is perfect (sigh), the Pretzel Dip is not without its flaws. “This position wouldn't be advised for anyone who has pelvic floor issues, such as interstitial cystitis or endometriosis,” says Sara Sloan, LMFT-Associate, a relationship and sex therapist at Austin Concierge Therapy. And it’s not great for people with hip issues and/or low flexibility. “You can change this up by simply keeping the leg straight, instead of wrapping it around your partner,” says Engle. “You won't technically be in a pretzel any longer, but when it comes to sex, it's best to lean into pleasure, rather than acrobatics.”
Below, some twists (sorry, couldn’t help it) on the Pretzel Dip position:
The Basic Pretzel Dip
Start slow with a basic version of the Pretzel Dip. The receiving partner lies on their side, while the penetrating partner kneels and straddles whatever leg is on the bottom. The penetrating partner then grabs the top leg and wraps it around their side. Incorporate added clitoral stimulation using fingers or a clit-sucking toy.
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The Soft Pretzel
“For same-sex couples, this position is a good transition to scissoring,” says Alma Ramírez Acosta, co-founder of Vibio, a women- and LGBT-owned startup making app-controlled sex toys and inclusive content. “Your partner just has to extend their legs towards you and place one of them on top of one of yours and lie back.” If the friction doesn’t quite put you over the edge, you can press a toy between you both and ride the vibrations.
The Pretzel Rod
Flip the whole thing over so the receiver is facedown with their hips slightly raised. The giver leans over to enter instead of sitting. “This position creates a tight fit, so your partner’s penis/dildo may feel bigger,” says Aliyah Moore, PhD, resident certified sex therapist at SexualAlpha. If you’re purists, the person on the bottom can wrap a leg around the top person’s leg to retain the pretzel integrity.
The Pretzel Boss
The receiver can take more control over the depth of penetration and/or the speed of thrusting with a few little tweaks. “If you want to have some control over your top partner’s penetration depth, use your arm to grab your top leg and pull it closer to your chest,” says Moore. Want more grind, less in-and-out? Hook your leg around your partner’s hips to guide them to a slower grind.
Jill Hamilton is a contributor for Cosmopolitan.com and writes the blog In Bed With Married Women.
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