Hello again, dear friend Anonymous. Welcome back to our sex talk column. Today, we’re talking about an underrated item in our sexual repertoire: the humble pillow.
“Using a pillow during sex is definitely underrated and underutilized, it’s a simple and non-intimidating way to elevate your sexual experience,” says sexologist and sensual yoga teacher Dr. Joy Berkheimer, PhD. “There are special pillows that are tilted, more firm, and even have straps to stay in place, leaving you stress-free during sex. However, in a pinch, any of the pillows on your bed will do the trick.”
Below, she shares 5 ways to use a pillow during sex.
1. “Placing a pillow below a woman’s hips during missionary will straighten her vaginal canal and provide better access to her partner for reaching her G-spot, the spongy, pleasure-providing area located at the top of her vaginal wall.
2. “Placing pillows under your knees while riding on top of a partner can decrease the bend in your legs, reduce the strain on your joints, and increase the stamina and staying power of your riding time. This is a bonus for you and your partner.
3. “When bent over in doggy style, placing a pillow under your belly could be more comfortable for anyone who may be pregnant and wants a more cushioned space for their belly or someone who wants a deeper bend forward, allowing your partner deeper vaginal (or anal) penetration.
4. “For those of you who find yourselves lifting your hips to the heavens during oral sex, a pillow placed under your hips will get you there from the beginning of the deed, tilting your pelvis and clitoris up to maximize sensation.
5. “Placing a pillow behind your lover’s back while in missionary will encourage them to take in the view of your passionate movements in unison with their body. It’s another way to deepen your connection during your sessions.”
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