Are you struggling with leg pain during sex? Don’t let discomfort reduce your pleasure or performance in the bedroom! It’s time to turn things around. Discover sex positions that minimize leg pain and enhance your experience, ensuring you and your partner fully enjoy every moment together. Ready to transform your sex life? Dive into our guide for positions that give you both comfort and satisfaction!
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1. The Missionary
The classic missionary position is great for people seeking comfort and intimacy during sex. It also helps reduce leg pain because most weight is supported by the back rather than the legs, making it a low-effort choice that allows you to relax more during the act. It’s also great for eye contact and emotional closeness, as you can kiss and gaze into your partner’s eyes. This position is ideal for enjoying face-to-face intimacy while comfortably controlling the depth of penetration. Here’s how to do it:
How to do it
- The receiving partner will lay their back on the bed.
- The penetrating partner will simply lie on top of them.
2. Missionary With Sex Wedge
Missionary is a go-to position for comfort and closeness during sex, but sometimes, it can still cause discomfort, particularly with the weight the receiving partner feels on their back. This discomfort can sometimes lead to hip pain, undermining one of the position’s key benefits—reducing leg pain.
Luckily, a simple fix exists: sex wedges or sex pillows. These practical accessories can enhance comfort in the missionary position by supporting the receiving partner’s back and hips, reducing pressure and enhancing comfort and pleasure. They also allow for better penetration angles, which can enhance clitoral stimulation. This small adjustment can make a big difference in enjoying this intimate position without discomfort. More on pillow positions for sex here.
How to do it
- Instead of laying directly on the bed, the receiving partner will place the sex wedge on their lower back.
- Like a regular missionary, the penetrating partner will be between their partner’s legs, but the sex pillow now supports the receiving partner’s hips and lower back.
3. Lying Doggy (Prone)
Doggy style is popular because of its intensity and depth, but it can be tough on the knees and hips and may require core strength. It doesn’t mean you should avoid it if you experience leg pain or joint issues like arthritis or bad knees. Here’s why:
Consider using modifications like sex wedges or even regular pillows. Placing a pillow under the knees or supporting the receiver’s hips can absorb some impact and reduce the weight on the joints. This adjustment reduces pain and enhances pleasure, making it ideal for both vaginal and anal sex. You can still enjoy the closeness and intensity of doggy style but with more comfort for a more enjoyable experience.
How to do it
- The receiving partner will lie face down, placing pillows or a sex wedge on the hip area.
- The penetrating partner will lay facing on top of the receiving partner.
4. The Table Top
The table top is a very diverse position, and you don’t have to do it on a table; a kitchen counter is fine. Also, you can do it if your bed is high enough or anywhere you can reach your partner at crotch height.
The penetrating partner remains to stand, but standing during sex is not straining the legs. For the receiving partner, this position is comfortable and pleasurable. If she is female, the added benefit of this position is clitoral stimulation.
This position works in many ways! It works for anal and vaginal sex, while it is also great for toys and even for non-penetrative sex. For instance, you can raise your partner’s feet or spread her legs wide for climactic cunnilingus.
How to do it
- Have the receiving partner lying on a surface high enough to reach your crotch level (You may also use a sex wedge to get the desired height and angle).
- They should spread their legs wide enough for the penetrating partner to access their genitals.
5. Standing Doggy
The standing doggy is similar to the classic doggy style but easier on your body. Standing might seem tiring, but it helps strengthen your legs and allows for better hip thrusts. Standing doggy is great for those looking to reduce strain on their knees and core compared to traditional doggy.
You can still create an intimate connection by using your hands to explore and stimulate other parts of their body, like their hips or breasts. The standing doggy also offers flexibility in both vaginal and anal penetration, with both partners having control over the depth and speed, making it less physically demanding while maintaining the intensity and pleasure of the encounter.
How to do it
- Have the vagina owner face the wall (they can use the wall for added support).
- While facing your partner’s back, the penis owner would adjust the hip angle to allow for penetration.
6. Spooning
Spooning is a gentle sex position that’s perfect for reducing leg pain. As both partners lie on their sides, mimicking the act of spooning, it offers comfort and closeness without much physical effort.
It’s ideal for lazy mornings or relaxing evenings as it doesn’t require shifting into complex configurations—simply cuddle up and move into the position. The “big spoon” can wrap their arms around the “little spoon,” enhancing intimacy and security. This position is great for intimate, connected sex and reduces the strain on both partners’ legs, making it a gentle choice for those with leg or back pain.
How to do it
- Lay side by side with your partner on the bed.
- The penetrating partner will act as the “big spoon,” while the other will serve as the “little spoon.”
7. The 69
The 69 position offers a unique way to enjoy mutual pleasure. Unlike other oral sex positions that might require kneeling or awkward adjustments to reach your partner, 69 aligns you both perfectly so that each person can easily access the other. This setup means less leg strain and more comfort as you relax and enjoy the experience. It’s ideal for those who prefer to give and receive pleasure simultaneously, making it a practical and satisfying choice for an intimate connection without physical discomfort.
How to do it
- One person lays on their back (for heterosexual intercourse, the male is usually the one lying on his back).
- The other person will lie on top, aligning their genitals on their partner’s mouth while aligning their mouth on their partner’s genitals.
8. The Scissor
Scissoring is another misunderstood sexual position. Most importantly, scissoring does not put too much strain on the leg as long as you place your legs in the proper position and you are in a comfortable environment.
People have the wrong perception that because scissoring is popular among lesbian couples, it does not include penetration. Scissoring can include penetration with fingering and dildos, and it also does not always have to be genitals to genitals. Lastly, the scissors could be done by straight couples, too! It’s an accessible and fun sex position that everyone should try.
How to do it
- Both parties should spread their legs.
- One partner’s leg is on top of the other.
- They will move closer together until their genitals meet or reach the desired surface.
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