10 Best Sex Positions for Deep Penetration, According to Sex Therapists

1Child's Pose@alliefolinoHow to: In this modification on doggy style, the receiving partner sits on their heels and then leans forward, extending their arms in front of their head. The giver enters from behind in this modification on doggy style.Benefits: Any rear-entry position can facilitate deep penetration, the experts agree. But unlike other, more intense versions of doggy style, Child's Pose allows the receiver to relax their upper body on the bed, which can make this position more enjoyable.Hot tip: "With coming in from behind, it's important to also think about where is a woman getting direct clitoral stimulation from?" says Kerner. Because the receiving partner is lying flat on their stomach in this position, he recommends they stimulate their clit with their hands or a small bullet vibrator.2The Flatiron@alliefolinoHow to: The receiver lies face down on the bed with their knees slightly bent and hips slightly raised. For comfort, and to increase the angle of their hips, they can place a pillow under their lower abs. The giver enters them from behind and keeps their weight off the receiver’s body with their arms. This position creates a snug fit, making the giver’s shaft feel larger to their partner.Benefits: Because the receiver’s legs are close together, the vaginal opening is narrower, which can make the giver’s penis feel bigger and create pleasurable friction against the vaginal walls, says Kerner. Essentially, it creates the feeling of deep penetration even if the giver has a smaller penis or is worried about not being fully erect.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Happy Baby Pose@alliefolinoHow to: The receiving partner assumes the “happy baby” pose, a yoga position where you lie on your back, bend your knees into your chest, grip the outer edges of your feet, and roll side to side like, well, a happy baby. In this case, instead of rolling around, the receiver stays put so the giver can enter them from a kneeling position.Benefits: Positions where the receiver's legs are spread wide can be especially good for deeper penetration, says Queen.Hot tip: “Many people with vaginas don't easily orgasm during penetrative play,” says Queen. But with a position like Happy Baby, it's easy for the giving partner to stimulate the receiving partner's clitoris with their hand or a small vibrator to help them climax. Or, the giver can wear a vibrating cock ring so both partners can experience some extra pleasure, she says.4Legs on Shoulders@alliefolinoHow to: This is a variation on missionary where the receiver drapes their legs on the giver's shoulders. The receiver's body should form roughly a 90-degree angle as the giver thrusts into them.Benefits: Besides allowing for deep penetration, this position "can provide a lot of great friction, clitoral stimulation, and G-spot stimulation," says Kerner.Hot tip: If you have a wedge-shaped sex pillow, try placing it under the receiver's hips. The change in angle can help you get into a position where the friction and pressure that's happening through penetrative thrusting is also maximizing clit stimulation, Kerner says. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5The X Position@alliefolinoHow to: Partners sit on the bed facing each other with legs forward. The giver lifts their right leg over the receiver’s left leg, and the receiver lifts their right leg over the giver’s left leg. Come together so the giver can enter. Then, both partners lie back, with legs forming an X.Benefits: "The penis or dildo will slide in at a different angle than usual," says Queen, which create a new and interesting sensation.Hot tip: "Deep penetration doesn't always equal jackhammering or fast thrusts," says Queen. "It can be real slow." This is the perfect position to really take your time to enjoy each other's bodies, especially since they're on full display.6The Pretzel@alliefolinoHow to: The giver kneels and straddles the receiver’s left leg while they're lying on their left side. The receiver then bends their right leg around the right side of the giver’s waist, which will provide access to their vagina.Benefits: For many people with vulvas, rear-entry positions hurt their backs. This one allows them to lounge comfortably while enjoying deep penetration.Hot tip: The giving partner can reach around and provide clitoral stimulation to make this position feel even better for the receiving partner, says Kerner. "It's really about thinking both clitorally and vaginally when you are having sex and understanding that part of the clitoris is stimulated externally, and part of it is stimulated internally.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Seated Wheelbarrow@alliefolinoHow to: The giver sits at the edge of a bed, couch, or sturdy chair. The receiver positions themselves so their hips are in the giver’s lap, with their hands placed on the floor. Then, the receiving partner extends their legs behind the giving partner’s waist. From here, the giver can support the receiver’s thighs for stability.Benefits: "The positions that can be especially good for deeper penetration are ones in which the legs are spread wide [or] wrapped around the back of the penetrating partner," says Queen. Seated Wheelbarrow accomplishes both at once.Hot tip: Use lube. It not only makes sex better by preventing painful friction, but it makes sex safer, too, says Queen. With more friction comes more possibility for micro tears in the vagina, which can lead to STIs, she explains. 8Spoon@alliefolinoHow to: Both partners lie on their sides facing the same direction, with the giver in back. The receiving partner bends their knees and pushes their rear back toward the giver for easier access to their vagina or anus. Adjusting the lean of your bodies will vary the angle of entry and help with rocking and thrusting.Benefits: This is a nice, easy position, says Kerner, and because it's so comfortable, it can be maintained for a long time.Hot tip: Spooning creates a sweet and sensual vibe, so focus on slow, deep thrusts here, says Kerner. Partners can even move their bodies together, adds Queen, or the receiving partner can move their body against the giving partner so they can control the speed and depth of penetration.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Stand and Deliver@alliefolinoHow to: The giver stands at the edge of a bed or desk while the receiver lies back and raises their legs to their chest. The receiver’s knees are bent as if they're doing a "bicycling" exercise. The giver grabs their partner’s ankles and enters them. The giver should thrust slowly to ensure the deep penetration is comfortable, not painful, for the receiver.Benefits: In this position, the receiver's legs can either be spread wide, wrapped around the penetrating partner's back, or draped over their shoulders (as shown). "All of those are likely to help access deeper penetration," says Queen.10Missionary@alliefolinoHow to: You've probably got this position down pat, but just in case... The receiving partner lies down on the bed, while the giving partner leans over the receiver with their hands on either side of their partner's torso. Once the genitals are aligned, the giver enters the receiver.Benefits: “Missionary has its detractors, but it can be so intimate,” says Queen. Partners can wrap their bodies around each other, make out, gaze into each other’s eyes—all while enjoying some deep penetration. To go even deeper, the receiving partner can slide a sex wedge under their hips for a slight angle change, or wrap their legs around the small of the giver's back to pull them closer.Hot tip: The giving partner should focus on deep thrusts and really prolong the contact of the base of their pelvis by grinding against their partner's clitoris, says Kerner.Lindsay Geller is the Lifestyle Director at Women’s Health, where she oversees the Life, Sex & Love, and Relationships sections on WomensHealthMag.com and the Mind section of Women's Health magazine. When she's not writing or editing articles about the latest dating trends and pop culture phenomenons, she's usually watching reality TV or playing with her dog, Lucille (Go Fetch That) Ball.