6 Best Sitting Sex Positions To Switch Things Up

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Sometimes it’s fun to change things up in your sex life, and one of the easiest ways to do that is to have sex somewhere other than your bed. (Not that there’s anything wrong with easy, comfortable sex in your bed!)

You can enjoy most of these sitting sex positions anywhere you have a sturdy couch or a chair that can support both of your body weights. Read on for our favorites!

1. Wrapped Lotus

The lotus position, also known as yab-yum, is a classic Tantric sex position. If you aren’t familiar with tantric sex, it focuses on intimacy, sensuality, and connection over orgasms (although they can deliver excellent orgasms as well).

The lotus position offers full-body and face-to-face contact, which helps to foster a deep emotional bond. It also allows the person with a clitoris to rock and grind against their partner’s pubic bone for extra stimulation.

What We’re Doing

The penetrating partner sits at the edge of a couch, sturdy chair (preferably armless), or bed in a cross-legged position. This may make penetration difficult, especially for people with larger bodies or smaller penises, so legs slightly spread and feet flat on the floor also work.
The receiving partner straddles the penetrating partner’s lap and wraps their legs around the penetrating partner’s waist.
The receiving partner lifts their hips, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

2. Seated Wheelbarrow

The wheelbarrow position is physically challenging in any configuration. However, it is more accessible when the penetrating partner can be supported by the couch or chair, which then allows them to support the receiving partner.

A seated wheelbarrow offers many of the same advantages as the classic standing wheelbarrow position, such as very deep penetration and a good angle for G-spot stimulation. It also works well for anal sex.

What We’re Doing

The penetrating partner sits on a (not-too-tall) chair or couch with feet flat on the ground. They should have their back and buttocks against the seat crease for optimal support.
The receiving partner positions themself on their hands and knees on the floor in front of the penetrating partner.
The receiving partner lifts their legs (the penetrating partner can help if necessary) and places them on either side of the penetrating partner’s body.
The receiving partner supports themself on their arms and moves backwards so that their pelvis is aligned with the penetrating partner’s pelvis. The penetrating partner can grasp the receiving partner’s hips for support.
The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

3. Lazy Man

This is exactly what it sounds like! The penetrating partner gets to recline in comfort and get ridden. But the penetrating partner is not the only one who benefits in this position. It’s a cuddly, sensual position with plenty of skin-to-skin and face-to-face contact.

The receiving partner can also angle themself for G-spot stimulation.

What We’re Doing

The penetrating partner sits with their legs stretched out in front. They can lean back against the headboard or couch for support, which will then allow them to support the receiving partner.
The receiving partner sits in the penetrating partner’s lap, face-to-face, with the receiving partner’s legs on either side of the penetrating partner’s legs. The receiving partner can wrap their arms around the penetrating partner’s shoulders, and the penetrating partner can grasp the receiving partner’s hips for support.
The receiving partner lifts their hips, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

4. Lap Dance

This is probably the ultimate seated sex position when you want to get a little spicy. Put on your favorite music and your favorite lingerie, and really lean into a little bit of role-play here. You can even get out some Monopoly money to exchange for “favors”!

(P.S. Most people think of the woman-shaped partner doing the lap dancing in this scenario, and that’s how we’re writing it here, but there’s no reason why it has to be that way.)

What We’re Doing

The penetrating partner sits in a chair with their legs in front of them and feet flat on the floor.
The receiving partner straddles the penetrating partner’s legs (they can face the penetrating partner or face away — both positions have their advantages).
The receiving partner dances and grinds on the penetrating partner, ending with their pelvis aligned with the penetrating partner’s pelvis.
The receiving partner arches their back, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

5. Cowgirl on a Chair

Cowgirl is a favorite for a whole lot of very good reasons. The penetrating partner gets to lie back — in this case, sit back — and enjoy the ride and the view. The receiving partner gets to control the angle, depth, and pace of penetration, and there is opportunity for both G-spot stimulation and clitoral stimulation (with either partner’s hands or with a small vibrator) for an excellent orgasm.

On a larger scale, this position is often a role reversal, and it can be both exciting and enlightening to explore this different dynamic.

What We’re Doing

The penetrating partner sits in a chair with their legs in front of them and feet flat on the floor.
The receiving partner straddles the penetrating partner’s lap, face-to-face, with the receiving partner’s knees on either side of the penetrating partner’s legs.
The penetrating partner leans back in the chair and grasps the receiving partner’s hips.
The receiving partner lifts their hips, and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

6. Bowstring on a Chair

This seated sex position is straight from the Kama Sutra, and it was choreographed for the receiving partner’s pleasure (although the penetrating partner will enjoy it too!).

Penetration can be very deep, and there is plenty of opportunity for both G-spot stimulation and clitoral stimulation. All four hands are free for caressing as well! Make sure that the chair is the right height before you get started.

What We’re Doing

The receiving partner sits at the edge of a (preferably armless) chair.
The penetrating partner kneels in front of the chair.
The receiving partner lifts one leg and props it on the penetrating partner’s shoulder. The penetrating partner uses their upper body to gently press that leg back to open up the receiving partner’s pelvis.
The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.

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Maggie Hart

Maggie Hart has written about sexual well-being and sexuality in society for quite a few years now. She is active in communities that celebrate sex for older adults.