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If you feel like you might be stuck in a sex rut, you aren’t alone. 62% of Americans tend to default to the same few positions, and 52% of us only have sex in bed.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with comfortable, familiar, slightly lazy sex! But there’s also a time and place to mix things up, and one way to do that is to have sex on your couch in broad daylight. Our sex educator, Maggie Hart, has a list of ten ways to do just that.
Pro Tip: It’s a good idea to put a soft, washable, waterproof blanket down on your couch in preparation for any of these activities. There are some lovely sex blankets out there, but most “pet blankets” are honestly just as nice and a whole lot cheaper.
Table Of Contents
1. Couch Wheelbarrow
You may have seen the wheelbarrow position in other articles, but found the physical demands a bit intimidating. When you try this couch variation, the penetrating partner is supported by the couch, and this allows them to support the receiving partner with their body.
You still get the same benefits as the traditional wheelbarrow: deep penetration, an angle that targets the G-spot, and the excitement of trying something different.
What We’re Doing
- The penetrating partner sits on the couch with their buttocks and back against the back of the couch. Their legs should be slightly spread, knees at the edge of the cushion, and feet flat on the floor.
- The receiving partner assumes a plank position on the floor, but with their legs spread and their knees on either side of their partner’s body on the couch.
- The penetrating partner grasps the receiving partner’s hips, aligns their pelvises, and uses their hand to guide their penis in.
2. The Lazy Man
What is better suited to a “lazy man” than a couch?! This position is perfect when the penetrating partner wants a chance to lie back and enjoy themself. The receiving partner also gets plenty of enjoyment here since they get to control the rhythm and grind against their partner.
Slow, sensual, couch sex is a lovely way to reconnect with your partner.
What We’re Doing
- The penetrating partner sits sideways on the couch with legs straight out in front or slightly bent. They can use the armrest of the couch for support if desired.
- The receiving partner straddles the penetrating partner’s pelvis, face-to-face. The receiving partner can brace against the penetrating partner’s chest for support and the penetrating partner can grasp the receiving partner’s hips.
- The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
3. Missionary (Legs on Shoulder)
Missionary on the couch has the advantage of feeling safe and familiar, but in a new and different setting. We call this the best of both worlds! Plus, you can stream your favorite adult content or your favorite music on the living room television.
What We’re Doing
- The receiving partner lies sideways on the couch, with legs spread and knees bent. If the couch is soft, they can put a firmer cushion under their back and hips for support.
- The penetrating partner kneels between the receiving partner’s legs. The penetrating partner lifts the receiving partner’s legs onto their shoulders.
- The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
4. Couch Cowgirl
Riding cowgirl on the couch is a great variation because you still get the depth and control of classic cowgirl, but you also get full-body and face-to-face closeness. This makes it intimate as well as exciting and satisfying!
Cowgirl is one of the most popular female-dominant positions, in part because it’s accessible and pleasurable for both partners.
What We’re Doing
- The penetrating partner sits on the couch with their buttocks and back against the back of the couch. Their legs should be slightly spread, knees at the edge of the cushion, and feet flat on the floor.
- The receiving partner straddles the penetrating partner, facing each other. The receiving partner can brace against the penetrating partner’s chest for support, and the penetrating partner can grasp the receiving partner’s hips.
- The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
5. Lap Dance
A couch is the perfect place to give your partner a lap dance with a happy ending! They get to sit back and enjoy the show, and you get to tease and please and then control the depth and pace of penetration.
If both of you are turned on by the idea of a lap dance, spice it up with some costumes, props, and sexy music. Take the roleplay as far as you are comfortable!
What We’re Doing
- The penetrating partner sits on the couch with their buttocks and back against the back of the couch. Their legs should be together, knees at the edge of the cushion, and feet flat on the floor.
- The receiving partner straddles the penetrating partner’s legs, and dances and grinds. The receiving partner can also lean forward and brace against the penetrating partner’s thighs.
- The receiving partner arches their back and the penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
6. Couch Doggy-Style
Doggy-style is a favorite of many folks because it offers deep penetration and it can hit the G-spot. However, it can also be hard on the knees. Taking it to the couch in the living room solves that problem!
It also lets both partners watch content on the television or watch neighbors going about their daily life while you’re secretly sexing away!
What We’re Doing
- The receiving partner stands with legs spread, bends over the armrest, and braces their upper body on the couch (depending on the height of the armrest and the couch, you may want a pillow for your head and neck).
- The penetrating partner stands behind the receiving partner, between their legs.
- The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
7. The Hammock
This position facilitates deep penetration plus G-spot stimulation, and it also makes it easy to use fingers or a small toy on the receiving partner’s clitoris.
Small, synchronized movements work much better than vigorous thrusts here! Unless the receiving partner is quite petite, it does demand either core strength or some form of additional support for the receiving partner.
What We’re Doing
- The penetrating partner sits on the couch with their buttocks and back against the back of the couch. Their legs should be slightly spread, knees at the edge of the cushion, and feet flat on the floor.
- The receiving partner straddles the penetrating partner’s pelvis and lies back on their lap with knees bent. The receiving partner can grasp the penetrating partner’s waist with their thighs and the penetrating partner can brace the receiving partner’s hips.
- The penetrating partner uses their hand to guide their penis in.
8. Couch Pile Driver
Here, we aren’t really on the couch — we’re just using it as a prop. That’s okay, though, because the Pile Driver is a physically challenging position and a lot of us would benefit from the use of a prop! Let the couch support much of both partners’ body weight and focus on the deep penetration and G-spot stimulation.
This position also works well for anal sex and you can even add a dildo for double penetration.
What We’re Doing
- The penetrating partner sits on the very edge of the couch with their legs spread.
- The receiving partner positions themself between the penetrating partner’s legs with their buttocks resting on the edge of the couch and their shoulders on the floor, using their arms behind them for support.
- The penetrating partner grasps the receiving partner’s hips and thighs, aligns their pelvises, and inserts his penis.
9. Couch Oral Sex
You can plan a session of swapping oral sex on the couch, or you can drop to your knees and surprise your partner when they are least expecting it (assuming that you’re alone in the house, of course!).
Relaxing in your favorite spot at home and receiving incredible pleasure from your partner is a lovely experience, and so is providing your partner with that experience.
What We’re Doing
- The receiving partner sits back on the couch with their legs spread, knees bent, and feet flat on the floor.
- The giving partner kneels between the receiving partner’s legs (preferably on a cushion or folded blanket) and performs oral sex.
10. Couch Grinding
Couches work for solo sex too! You can masturbate any way that you are comfortable, but one couch-specific technique uses your body weight against the arm of the couch (depending on the upholstery, you probably want to put a towel or blanket between you and the fabric) to stimulate your clitoris.
Add your favorite dildo for an extra thrill!
What We’re Doing
- Straddle the armrest with your legs spread. You can lean against the back of the couch for support or to open yourself up and adjust the angle.
- Grind your pelvis against the armrest.
Maggie
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