Anal Sex Positions

Many sex positions can be adapted anally, especially from behind sex positions, though some position can be difficulty because of the different angles for anal versus vaginal entry.  Below are positions that can make anal sex most enjoyable.

Missionary Anal Sex Position - In this position the woman lies on her back. In order to achieve optimal alignment, the woman's legs should be in the air with the knees drawn towards the chest. Support such as a pillow under the woman's hips might also be useful. The man positions himself between the woman's legs. This position is often cited as good for beginners, because it allows for greater relaxation then other positions.

Doggy Style Anal Sex Position - The woman is either on all fours, or lies on her stomach. The man approaches and penetrates from the rear. This position maximizes the depth of penetration, which may be desirable by either or both partners, but can pose the risk of pushing against the sigmoid colon. This position makes easier a more vigorous thrusting action. A variation is the leapfrog position, in which the receptive partner angles the torso downward.

Rear Entry Position - This position involves the woman lying flat and face down, with the man straddling the thighs of the receiving partner. This can produce sensations different from the doggy position above.

Spooning Anal Sex Position - The man and woman both lie on their sides facing the same direction. This position allows the woman to greatly control initial entry and the depth, speed and force of subsequent thrusting.

Cowgirl or Reverse Cowgirl Anal Sex Position - In these positions the woman is on top of and straddling the man either facing or facing away from the man. This is a great beginning position, as this position allows the woman more control over the depth, rhythm and speed of penetration. More specifically, the woman can slowly push her anus down on the penis, allowing time for the anus muscles to relax around the penis before deciding to start riding up and down on the penis.

Pick-up Anal Sex Position – This position can be done on bed for greater intimacy, but can also be done standing up. With the woman on her back and the man on his knees, the man puts the woman's legs on top of his shoulders. The man then wraps his arms underneath the woman, lifting her off the bed while leaning back for balance. The man is supporting almost the entire weight of the woman's body, and moves the body up and down on top of his penis until ejaculation.

Cradle Anal Sex Position – This position can be done in a chair or a couch. The man sits on couch and the woman sits horizontally in the lap of the man. The man inserts his penis into anus of the woman while he wraps one arm around the shoulders and back of the woman and the other arm around the her knees and legs, and picks up the woman to craddle her. The woman can masturbate while the man rocks the her back and forth and up and down on top of his penis.

Dancing Dolphin Sex Position – This position is done in a spa or swimming pool. The man seats himself on the spa or pool step, so that his lower back is arched yet firm. The woman then slowly sits herself onto the man's penis. The woman then swivels in the water with the man's penis still deep inside her anus; using the spa or pool water to aid in anal lubrication and cooling. The man then slides off the step to thrust the anal probe deep into the woman's ass, while she treads water and masturbates.