Flatiron Sex Position Explained

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Missionary and doggy sex positions are both great. In fact, they are men and women’s favorite sex positions according to surveys. They’re classic go-to moves in the bedroom, probably because they are the easiest sex positions for most couples to do. So, how awesome would it be if there was a move that incorporated both missionary and doggy sex positions? You’re in luck, because the flatiron sex position is just that. While the flatiron sex position will likely not take doggy or missionary’s spot as favorite moves for getting it on, it’s different enough to make things more interesting. It’s a rear entry sex position that’s great for doing both vaginal or anal sex. The flatiron sex position could be incorporated into LGBTQ relationships, but for this article, we’ll be referring to cisgender heterosexual couples. That being said, read on to learn how you and your partner will be ironing it out together (okay, we tried) in the flatiron sex position. 

 

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What Is the Flatiron Sex Position?

What is the flatiron sex position? The flatiron sex position involves the female partner lying on her belly while keeping her legs closed and straight behind her. The male partner will then climb on top of her and enter her from behind while he bears his weight in his arms. He can either enter her from a kneeling position or shift his weight to lie down on top of his partner. In this way, his positioning will be similar to his role as missionary, except he will be entering his partner from behind, not the front. This will allow him to be closer to his partner, making for more intimate lovemaking. The female partner should try to keep her legs close together while her partner is thrusting so that penetration will feel tighter. The flatiron sex position limits the female partner’s mobility quite a bit as her partner will be on top of her the entire time. However, if she is flexible, she may be able to twist her torso around just enough to lean back and kiss her partner. Or, if she prefers, she can continue to lay flat with arms out behind her like a flatiron (hence the name). 

Couples may find the flatiron sex position satisfying because of the similarity to both the doggy and missionary sex positions. The flatiron provides the sexiness of rear entry penetration along with the intimacy of missionary position. Rear entry sex positions offer a better chance at stimulating the G-spot in women’s vaginas. The G-spot refers to a sensitive area in the female vagina that is connected to the clitoral network. Although the precise location differs from woman to woman, it is generally said to be located in the upper front wall of the vagina. Stimulating this spot can produce deep, earth-shattering vaginal orgasms.  This is enticing for the ladies, considering most women only orgasm through clitoral stimulation. Rear entry positions work with the natural curve of the erect penis to hit the front wall of that vagina just right. Rear entry sex positions also allow for deeper penetration, which can either feel fantastic or uncomfortable for some women. The flatiron sex position could produce pain during sex if the penetration is too deep and accidentally hits the cervix. If that’s the case, the male partner can make his thrusts more shallow and slow. 

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Tips for Doing the Flatiron Sex Position

Rear entry sex positions, like the flatiron sex position, may require experimenting with finding the right angle. Don’t be afraid of asking your partner to switch up their position a little until it feels nice and tight. This may mean placing a pillow underneath the female partner’s pelvis to raise her hips. You can use regular bed pillows or invest in sex pillows explicitly designed to aid couples in different sex positions. The male partner can experiment in the flatiron sex position by entering his partner from different directions. He can also experiment with pushing his partner’s legs closer together, farther apart, or pushing them up closer to her belly, so she is in more of a kneeling position. The flatiron sex position is suitable for intimate lovemaking because of the closeness the positioning allows. The male partner can focus on shallow thrusting to last longer while whispering sweet nothings into his partner’s ear. Of course, couples could also use the flatiron sex position as an excuse to get naughty. 

Instead of sweet nothings, the male partner is free to lean down and whisper whatever dirty thoughts he’s been saving up for his partner. Rear sex positions are prime positioning for hair pulling, ass smacking, and total domination. If you and your partner are up for a little BDSM role play, the flatiron sex position makes dominating the female partner easy. Many couples love the dominant versus submissive dynamic in the bedroom. It is exciting to give up total control to your partner and feel vulnerable in sex positions. It’s also compelling for the dominant partner to have complete power over the submissive partner while they have their way with them. The flatiron sex position is submissive, but if couples wanted to bring in even more spice to their bedroom activities, they could experiment with light bondage. Because the female partner does not need her hands in the flatiron sex position, they can easily be restrained while her partner is penetrating her. However, couples should discuss bondage before attempting any sex positions, as BDSM role play should always be consensual. 

Couples could also incorporate sex toys into their BDSM role-playing. While rear entry sex positions can potentially hit the G-spot, that may not be enough for the female partner to achieve orgasm. Sex toys that stimulate the clitoris can be handy for helping her along. It may even be sexier for her partner to use them on her while restrained and under his complete control. Additionally, she could also use them on herself while he is doing his thing in her vagina. She may have to adjust her hips to allow her to do so or switch up the positioning completely. The flatiron sex position makes for an easy transition to other rear entry sex positions. It’s also easy enough for the female partner to turn over and get into missionary if couples want to get back to basics. The flatiron sex position is one of the more tame sex positions couples will experiment with, but that doesn’t make it any less sexy. Neither partner needs extreme flexibility or stamina for the flatiron sex position, which is suitable for beginners. But if this isn’t your first rodeo, and you and your partner are in for a more raunchy date night, then try out some of the rear entry sex positions below, similar to the flatiron sex position. 

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The Screw Sex Position

The screw position is a quick and easy transition from the flatiron sex position. The female partner will rotate over onto her side until her hips and ribs are in line with the bed. She will keep her legs closed and slightly bent at the knee and wait for her partner to enter her. The male partner will penetrate her from his exact position in the flatiron sex, either on his knees or missionary style. He may have to adjust her legs so that he can find the right angle for penetration. Depending on what works best for them, the female partner can help him by pressing her legs closer together or farther apart. By keeping her legs close together like this, penetration will feel nice and tight. Sex positions where the female partner can press her legs close together benefit male partners with smaller penises. The tight entry will cause more friction between his penis and her vaginal walls, making him feel bigger. The female partner will also benefit from tighter entry as there is more chance her partner’s penis will stimulate her vaginal erogenous zones, including her G-spot. The screw sex position is likely named after the female partner’s ability to twist her torso around to face her partner while lying on her side. In this positioning, her partner can get a full-frontal view of her body. She can make the screw position more romantic by reaching up and pulling her partner towards her for a hot make-out session if she wants. Or she could tease him by playing with her breasts while he continues to thrust. Tight penetration plus hot make-out session sounds like an orgasm waiting to happen for both partners.

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The Pretzel Sex Position

Be prepared to get a little more twisted in the pretzel sex position. You will start in the exact positioning as the screw, with the female partner lying on her side. The only difference in the pretzel sex position is that the female partner’s top leg will be slightly elevated so that her partner can put his knee in between her legs. His other knee will straddle her bottom leg. From here, he will enter her vaginally, thrusting in and out at a pace he prefers. He can place his hands flat on the bed to support his weight if he wants closer to his partner. But if he is looking for deeper penetration, he should hold onto her hips for more forceful thrusting. The female partner’s role is much the same as it is in the screw position. Her torso will be twister towards her partner so that she can reach up and pull him closer to her if she likes. She may even be able to grind her pelvis against his knee between her legs for better clitoral stimulation. Couples may like doing the pretzel position because it offers a different angle of penetration than they are used to. However, the entry won't be as tight, unlike the flatiron sex position and the screw sex position. 

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The Jockey Sex Position

You'll like the jockey sex position if you're into riding horses or being ridden like one. The jockey is more similar to the flatiron sex position in that the female partner will be on her belly again with her legs out straight behind her. She'll come upon her forearms in the jockey, slightly arching her back in a sexy curve for her partner. Her partner will kneel above her butt, one knee on either side of her. From here, he'll enter her vaginally from behind and ride her like a jockey. For a more authentic jockey style, the male partner can lean forward, placing one hand on either side of his partner on the bed. In this way, he'll look more like a jockey riding his horse for the win. He's also free to gently grab his partner's hair and pull back on it like horse reins. If the female partner's into that idea, she could put her hair in pigtails beforehand to give him something more to hold onto. Like most rear entry sex positions, the jockey is excellent for hitting vaginal erogenous zones. The male partner could increase his chance of hitting them by switching up his rhythm. Instead of thrusting in and out, he can go for slow, circular movements. Rear entry sex positions with the female partner on her belly are better for slow, shallow thrusts. The angle makes it harder for vigorous thrusting, so this might be a good one for when you and your partner are looking for something more slow-paced. It's also one of the most straightforward moves to transition from the flatiron sex position. 

Spoon sex position

The Spoon Sex Position

For couples who like a lot of intimacy during sex positions, the spoon position is about as intimate as you can get. Both of your bodies will be pressed up next together in the spoon position while the male partner penetrates his female partner. It's like the flatiron sex position in that it's a rear entry, but both of you will be on your sides. To start, the male partner will act as the big spoon (or partner lying on the outside facing his partner's backside), while the female partner will be the little spoon (partner lying on the inside with their back up against their partner's front side). The male partner will then penetrate his partner from behind and slowly thrust in and out. Both partners will need to be close for penetration to be possible. If couples have a hard time getting this position to work for them, the female partner can slightly raise her top leg to make entry easier. She can also try grinding back on her partner's penis herself to ensure he reaches maximum depth. Although, depending on the male partner's size, deep penetration may not be possible in the spoon sex position. That's okay because this position isn't so much about hard thrusting as it is about intimacy. In the spoon position, the male partner has the opportunity to caress his partner's body, including her breasts and stomach. He can also reach down and play with her clitoris for a little added excitement. The spoon position is perfect for whispering into your partner's ear or giving and receiving neck kisses. While this is a comfortable position for almost every couple, it might be best to save this one for a long-time partner. The intimacy in the spoon position might not be as enjoyable with a casual partner.

Be Safe, Have Fun

While there is minimal risk for either partner to harm while doing the flatiron sex position, injuries could happen if both partners aren't careful. As mentioned earlier, the deep penetration that the flatiron sex position makes possible can sometimes cause women pain. If her partner is exceptionally well endowed, he could potentially penetrate her deeply enough to hit her cervix. While penetrating the cervix is impossible, it may cause discomfort if her partner's penis thrusts up against it. This can be prevented by effectively communicating with your partner while doing the flatiron sex position to ensure they are comfortable.  If at any time either partner experiences pain during sex, stop immediately. Take a break, or switch to a new sex position entirely. While deep penetration is not likely to negatively affect men, rear entry sex positions like the flatiron sex position have the highest risk of penile injury. This is usually due to vigorous thrusting leading to the penis slipping out of the vagina and bending wrong. Ouch. But penile fractures can easily be avoided by male partners slowing down their pace. Sex is not a race, after all. Slowing down may just as well benefit both partners. Sex is meant to be enjoyed by both partners, and skipping to the finish line only benefits them.

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