Our mental image of the hunting den tends to be fairly standard: the receptive partner lying on his back, legs spread, and a partner bending down to please him. This position is not the only way to do this. Obvious variations include the classic ‘Sit on My Face’ positions, as well as the equally iconic 69. But even these three positions don’t include fraction about what’s on offer in the world of oral sex.
When it comes to abdominal positions, “comfort is key,” sex coach Jenna Switzer says SheKnows. The receiving partner can feel “very exposed,” she explained, so good technique and trust with your partner are paramount. Communication and letting your partner know what feels good and what doesn’t is also extremely important, adds Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn (aka Dr. Tara), sex and relationship coach, sex expert Tik Tokand professor of relational and sexual communication at California State University Fullerton. When done right, cunnilingus can be incredible at “stimulating and creating excitement” for people with vulva.
The entire landscape of hunting belly positions expands far beyond our desires and is just waiting to be discovered. Isn’t it time we collectively explore the frontiers that lie just outside our rules? Here are eight hunting belly positions you probably haven’t tried yet, but you and your partner will want to add to your bedroom repertoire.
Lateral 69
This is an easy variation to start exploring with your partner, says Switzer. It’s the “classic 69,” he says, but with the two partners side-by-side rather than on top of each other. It’s comfortable but still warm and intimate enough to get you ready to experiment even more.
All four
Sitting on someone’s face can be awesome because it gives your partner direct access to your nether regions. But it can also be intimidating, awkward, or downright uncomfortable because, well, you’re pushing your full weight into someone’s face.
The All four it plays to the strengths of sitting on your partner’s face without literally forcing you sit on your partner’s face. Get on hands and knees above your lying partner, support yourself — and do so in a generally comfortable manner. This also gives your partner the option to “please the whole area,” Dr. Tara adds, including or not your anus. So basically, it’s all the tension you’d expect from a face-seat, without the discomfort.
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Pillow Princess
This popular pose, recommended by Dr. Tara, it’s a simple variation on your standard leg spread option. The owner of the vulva places a pillow under their bottom, elevating the pelvic area and “making it easy to take,” explains Dr. Tara.
Leans forward
An easy way to change things? Stand during oral sex. While most of your abdominal positions involve sitting or lying down, the Leans forward it has you standing and — you guessed it — leaning forward while your partner kneels behind you. Feel free to use walls for stability, whether it’s in your bedroom, living room or shower.
Wrapped eagle
The Wrapped eagle offers a little twist on the most classic hunting belly positions. Instead of lying with your legs apart, wrap your legs around your partner’s head. This can alleviate some of the vulnerability associated with the more obvious Spread Eagle position — plus, it allows you to control the pressure. Simply pull your partner closer to you when you want to turn up the volume.
Forbidden fruit
Lovers of the doggy style will definitely appreciate this approach to cunnilingus. Get on all fours — but on your knees and elbows, instead of your knees and hands for Forbidden fruit. Once you feel comfortable, invite your partner to join you. From behind, they will have direct access to your genitals.
Amended 69
Amended 69 took everything you love about the face-seat and combined it with everything you love about the 69. Have your partner lie down with their head and shoulders hanging over the side of the bed as you stand up. Walk towards them so that you are leaning over their face. From there, you can lean in to engage in a little reciprocity or just enjoy being on the receiving end for a while.
The cool part? You can control the tension by bending your knees as much or as little as you like. You can also support yourself by leaning forward and placing your hands on the bed.
Virgin
This incredibly intense pose will have you standing as your partner explores you from a whole new angle. For Virgin, just stand up straight, with your back to the wall. Your partner can sit under you in any position he chooses—as long as he can reach your genitals. From there, they can run a hunting cavity for as long as they like, and you can always move to the bed if you want a softer surface.
Kick Back
If lying down during the hunting pit isn’t really your thing, you might appreciate it Kick Back. A sit-down classic, the Kick Back gives your partner instant access to your bottoms without leaving you limp in bed. This is especially tempting if you have a comfortable chair to join. The next time you want to change things up, you know exactly where to go.
All coiled up
This is a bit more vulnerable, but So satisfactory. Lie down, then bend your knees and hug your legs as close to your chest as possible. The All coiled up The pose will introduce a whole new angle to oral sex, which can pave the way for some finger play or sex play supplements.
A version of this post was originally published in 2019.
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