8 Standing Sex Positions For Beginners And Pros

Are you always making love in bed and never anywhere else? Then it might be time to spice things up. Mixing up your routines with different places and positions can make your love life more exciting [1].

This guide covers the best standing sex positions to help you break out of the bedroom routine. From the adventurous “Carry Me” to the exciting “Standing Doggy,” each position comes with clear pictures and steps. Try these ideas to bring some fun and energy into your intimate moments!

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1. Carry Me

The “Carry Me” is a standing sex position that’s a bit tricky to master because it requires good strength and balance. You’ll need to hold your partner’s body weight and maintain your balance, all while focusing on the pleasure of the moment. It’s a challenging position but definitely worth trying for the intimacy and fun it brings:

• It’s intimate and sexy. You get skin-to-skin contact combined with deeper penetration and arousal from being held in your partner’s strong arms.
• Exploring new things with your partner is fun and can help you bond. If you’re unsure, try it next to a bed to prevent injuries.
• Once you’ve mastered this one, the receiving partner can use her hand to do whatever she wishes; pull her partner’s hair, choke him, or stroke her breast to spice things up. Your imagination is the limit!

Pro Tip: Sex props like sex swings, positioning pillows, wedges, and bars are great tools for overcoming height differences. (More on sex positions for short women here.)

How To Do It:

1. The receiving partner lies on a bed in a butterfly position.
2. The giving partner bends and lifts her.
3. Finally, the receiving partner wraps her arms and legs around her partner’s waist and neck/shoulders.

 

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2. Pile Driver

Standing sex positions are great. However, some are more difficult than others, and Pile Driver is one of them. I recommend you only try this crazy sex position if you enjoy a challenge. And it’s a big one.

• Firstly, it resembles a yoga pose more than a sex position. I mean, who would want to be penetrated while they’re bent in an awkward position, struggling to keep balance? As for the male partner, thrusting in a squatting position quite the workout sex. Plus, this looks like the potential for a range of knee and muscle strains. But don’t give up just yet!
• Secondly, whenever you do something rewarding or achieve a challenge, your brain releases dopamine, like during sex. [2] Even if it’s too tricky for intercourse, just getting into the position will give you feel-good hormones.
• Finally, if you’re not well-endowed, Pile Driver is one of the best sex positions for small penises.

Pro Tip: Take breaks if you’re tired. Don’t be afraid of interrupting ‘the flow.’ Sex is always a bit awkward.

How To Do It:

1. The vagina owner lies on her back and gets into a plow sexual yoga pose. Alternatively, she can spread her legs sideways.
2. The penis owner is above their partner’s legs in a squatting position and places their hands on the top of her thighs to help with the balance.

 

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 3. Wheel Barrow

Do you remember the wheelbarrow game when you were a kid? Now, you can put your knowledge to good use and bring back some of your childhood’s carefreeness with the Wheelbarrow. This standing position draws inspiration from yoga. Or, perhaps acro yoga. You can be the judge of that.

Just like Pile Driver, it requires excellent balance and body strength. For vulva owners, the Wheelbarrow often requires squeezing the pelvic floor, allowing them to achieve orgasm more easily. [3]

Pro Tip: start slowly to prevent the receiver from losing balance.

How To Do It:

1. The woman gets into a plank or downward dog yoga pose.
2. The man stands between her ankles and lifts her thighs.
3. Receiver can either wrap her legs around his waist or keep them straight.

 

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4. Table Top

Table Top is for you if you don’t like challenges. It’s easy, pleasurable, and spicy hot – there’s something raw and animalistic about it. Perhaps it’s the media’s portrayal of being pushed onto a table, infidelity, or both. If you’re familiar with this position, try adding some role-play to spice it up!

Table Top allows you to keep the romance alive by letting you maintain eye contact. With deep penetration and just the right angle to achieve an intense orgasm, you have a recipe for the hottest position out there. If I were you, I’d also try adding light choking to the equation. There’s something sexy about being at your partner’s mercy.

Pro Tip: Most women prefer placing a folded towel under their pelvis to increase sensations and achieve a stronger orgasm.

How To Do It:

1. The female partner lies on the top of a table (or any flat surface about the same height as the partner’s hips).
2. Her legs slightly spread.
3. The male partner stands between her legs and places his hands wherever he fancies; on the table, on her hips, legs, or breasts.

 

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5. Standing Oral Sex

Giving your partner head in bed is very sensual, but it can also make you feel lazy. If you want to bring more spice to your head game, standing oral sex is worth exploring.

Putting a different spin on your regular oral sex position can be a source of excitement and allow you to explore a submissive and dominant dynamic. When you kneel in front of your partner, it can be both vulnerable and arousing as it shows devotion and subservience. From there on, you can even try roleplaying.

 How To Do It:

1. Partners face each other.
2. One of the partners kneels in front of the other partner.
3. The standing partner can guide the giver’s movement by placing their hands on their head.
4. You can always switch positions and see which role works best for you.

 

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6. Standing 69

Okay, this standing position is definitely a nod toward acro yoga. Standing 69 is one of the best on this list as it allows partners to both give and receive oral sex standing.

Unfortunately, in this case, it’s also the downside. To ensure this is done safely, the giving partner must remain focused on keeping balance instead of concentrating on the sensations. It takes a lot of effort from both you and your partner.

While you can’t completely give in to the pleasure in this position, there are some extra advantages:

• The blood rush to the head can increase arousal and potentially give you a better orgasm.
• You can increase your communication skills in the process. Being a team player makes all the difference!
• You get to explore; even if you fail, you’ll satisfy your need to try something new.
• Who knows, you might even build muscles if you’re persistent enough.

 How To Do It:

1. One partner stands in front of his partner and bends sideways, wrapping his left arm around her right side.
2. He then wraps his right hand around her left leg.
3. He lifts her and rotates her into the position while she keeps her hands on his waist.

 

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7. Standing Doggy

Doggy style is one of the least anxiety-inducing positions on this list. However, there’s no room for intimacy with this one, which is excellent if you like roughness and deep penetration. (Click here for more deep sex positions.)

Standing doggy style is also great for those who want to skip foreplay and get straight down to business. Let your partner arouse you with their words and build sexual tension.

You can always take it outside and enjoy outdoor sex whenever the mood strikes – feeling the heat while on the hiking trip? No problem. Just pull your pants down. This doggy-style position works in tight spaces, too – think a public bathroom counter.

If you’re not adventurous, stay home but watch yourself in a bathroom mirror. Alternatively, step it up with a standing anal position and enjoy the complete package! Finally, standing doggy is also an excellent sex machine position.

 How To Do It

1. The receiving partner stands in front of the penetrating partner and bends over while arching back slightly.
2. The receiver might place her hands on a wall or a table for extra support.

 

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8. Ballet dancer

If you know how flexible ballet dancers are, the name might sound discouraging, but it’s not as extreme. You just need decent balance, something achievable if the penetrating partner gives a helping hand. In addition, it helps if you’re about the same height, but if not, you can use a stool or even a pile of books.

What sets Ballet Dancer apart from other positions is that it’s highly sensual and resembles a dance with lots of connection between the partners. If your bodies speak a similar language, it’s pretty arousing!

How To Do It:

1. Both partners face each other.
2. One partner lifts one leg and wraps it around her partner’s waist.
3. The second partner holds onto her leg and puts his hand on her back.
4. The receiving partner steadies herself by wrapping one arm around her partner’s shoulder and placing her hand on the partner’s chest.

Rachel

References:

[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/64-percent-of-americans-say-theyre-happy-in-their-relationships-300595502.html
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3032992/
[3] https://blogs.webmd.com/from-our-archives/20070313/how-tension-and-relaxation-are-important-to-womens-orgasms