The flat doggy sex position isn’t one to sleep on
Question: I’m looking for a position that allows for shallow penetration. Any ideas?
What are the benefits of flat doggy-style?
For the bottom: You get to just lie on your stomach and enjoy. It's one of those super amazing positions that looks really sexy, but you can be super lazy while doing it. For people with penises, this can be a good position for prostate stimulation, as the top's penis doesn't penetrate super deeply, but can still hit the P-spot because it's only a few inches in. For people with clitorises, you can reach the G-spot because of the angle of your bodies.
For the top: This takes a lot of pressure off needing to balance on your arms. You essentially can just slide up and down so it's not a super high effort position. There can also be some power dynamics at play, since you're literally on top of and mounting your partner -- which can be very hot.
This position is also really great for pegging, as you can insert a strap and then just slide up and down your partner's body, making it easy to stay in place.
The challenge.
Sometimes when in this position, the penis or dildo can get pushed out due to the angle and leg placement. This isn't a problem, per say, but you may need to play around with this position in order to find your stride.
This position is great for small penises.
This position is all about shallow penetration so if you have a smaller penis, it could be a great fit for you. This position allows for more stimulation and attention to anal opening-area and the vaginal opening, as well as the p-spot and g-spot. All of these areas don't require a big penis to reach. Plus, this position can provide the illusion of having a bigger penis, as it is more Dom-y position and the angles of the bodies can make the bottom feel fuller than they are.
Bring in sex toys.
My go-to tip for this position is to lie on a wand, if you have a clitoris. Its bulky head is pinned between your vulva and the mattress, which can give you intense clitoral stimulation while you're being penetrated.
If you're having vaginal penetration, you can also incorporate a small to medium buttplug for double penetration. This can feel very pleasurable for them -- and can be visually appealing to the top.
How to alter this position slightly.
If you're finding this hard to pull off stick 1-2 pillows under your hips for a gentle lift. This can make the angle more accessible.
Remember that this position isn't going to be for everyone. Good sex is not about "achieving" every single sex position. It's about finding what works for you, experimenting, and following the pleasure.
XOXO GIGI
Part of this blog post originally appeared as an interview with Men’s Health.