Give the doggy-style sex position an upgrade with these tips

One of the reasons doggy style is so fun and intriguing is that the couple doesn’t have to constantly maintain eye contact with each other. But if you’re trying to up the ante with this position, try throwing a few sexy glances back at your partner and moan each time a thrust feels good.

Want to avoid a neck ache? Instead of propping yourself up with your hands, try leaning into a pillow with your face on the side, this way, your partner gets an opportunity to look at your expressions while penetrating you.

Want to know what makes sex good? Genuine enthusiasm.

The great thing about the doggy style position is that you can avoid all that awkward eye contact and if you’re lucky enough to orgasm from it, your partner doesn’t get to see your O face. So, if you’re shy, this position is great for you to try dirty talking. Start by telling him how good it feels and feed off his response to you as well.

If you’ve got sturdy pillows, place them under your knees to give you support and added height while you get on all fours. The change in height could make doggy style feel more interesting and create more sensation for both parties during penetration. Having a pillow could reduce potential carpet burns as well if you’re planning on having sex outside of the bedroom.

There’s just something so sensual about the doggy style position and how it allows the receiver to be dominated. To add a little more excitement to this position, reach around with your arm and hold him by the waist or butt. He’ll love how enthusiastic you are about sex and it gives him a sense of dominance as well.

Some guys love watching the facial expressions of their partner while in action so, if you want stick to doggy style but he wants to see your face, a great compromise is to have sex in front of the mirror.

During doggy style, he’s got his hands on your waist while you’re on all fours, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that his hands have to stay there! Let him pleasure you by rubbing your clitoris or playing with your breasts. If you’re into some rough play, he could gently scratch your back or lightly spank you. Whatever you’re into, just be sure to communicate so he knows what to do to please you.

Alternatively, pleasure yourself! You can always rub your clitoris while he’s penetrating you from behind. Just be sure you’re stable enough before doing this or you might fall over. Trust us, he’ll love watching you do that and who knows, you might even have an orgasm much more easily!

If you can’t have an orgasm by rubbing your clitoris, opt for toys like a vibrator. Your partner can either hold it against your clitoris for you or you could hold it against your clitoris yourself. But don’t stop there, explore the use of toys even outside of the doggy style position!

The doggy style position is great in bed but have you tried it elsewhere? It’s amazing! Not only does it add to the thrill of having sex, it lets you explore with your partner as well.

The next time you’re about to get down and dirty, try doing it on the couch in the living room. Simply face towards the position backrest of your couch and let him enter from behind. If the alignment of his penis and your vagina just doesn’t add up, prop yourself up with a few pillows. Just don’t forget to hold on so you don’t lose your balance.

He might be used to doing most of the work during doggy style but, you could always help him out! Why not try backing up against him instead? This way, you’ll get to control the speed and intensity of the penetration and he’ll enjoy watching you take the lead as well.

This article was first published on Cleo Singapore.