Introduction

Doggy style is one of the most iconic and widely practiced sex positions, known for its unique angle, deep penetration, and versatility. This rear-entry position involves one partner on all fours-typically hands and knees-while the other partner enters from behind. Whether you’re looking to spice things up or explore new sensations, doggy style offers a blend of physical pleasure and erotic excitement that appeals to many couples.

Why You’ll Love It

• Deep Penetration: Doggy style allows for deeper vaginal or anal penetration than many other positions, which can intensify pleasure for both partners. For those with a vagina, this angle can stimulate the G-spot and even the A-spot, leading to powerful orgasms.
• Visual Appeal: The giving partner enjoys an exciting view, while the receiving partner can focus on sensation and relaxation.
• Versatility: This position works well for vaginal or anal sex, and can be easily modified with props or by changing angles to suit comfort and preference.
• Hands-Free Stimulation: Both partners have their hands free to explore, stimulate erogenous zones, or introduce sex toys for added pleasure.
• Great for Group Play: Doggy style is also a popular choice in group sex scenarios due to its accessibility and openness to multitasking.

How to Do Doggy Style

1. Get in Position: The receiving partner starts on all fours, with hands and knees on the bed or another comfortable surface. They can also lie on their abdomen or elbows for a different angle.
2. Partner Placement: The penetrating partner kneels behind, positioning their knees either between or outside their partner’s legs.
3. Entry: The giving partner holds onto the receiving partner’s hips (or shoulders for more control) and gently enters, using a penis, strap-on, or sex toy.
4. Find Your Rhythm: Adjust the angle, depth, and pace to suit both partners’ comfort and pleasure. Communication is key-check in with your partner and make adjustments as needed.

Tips for Maximum Enjoyment

• Use Props: Place pillows or cushions under the receiving partner’s knees or chest for added comfort and to experiment with angles.
• Communicate: Doggy style can feel vulnerable for the receiving partner, so ongoing communication about comfort, pace, and depth is essential.
• Stimulate Erogenous Zones: Since the clitoris may not receive direct stimulation, use your hands, a vibrator, or a partner’s touch to heighten pleasure.
• Try Variations: Experiment with side doggy (both partners on their sides), standing doggy (receiving partner bent over a surface), or face-down doggy for different sensations and levels of control.
• Adjust for Comfort: If deep penetration is uncomfortable, slow down, change the angle, or use a barrier like a cock ring or toy to limit depth.

Why It’s Called “Doggy Style”

The name “doggy style” comes from the position’s resemblance to the posture assumed by dogs during mating-on all fours, with rear entry. This position has a long history, referenced in ancient texts such as the Kama Sutra (as the “cow position”) and described in Roman times as coitus more ferarum, or “sex in the manner of wild beasts”. The posture also mimics a natural mating stance seen across many mammal species, which may explain its enduring popularity and primal appeal.