Yoga Sex: Should You Try It?

We all know of yoga as the Om experience of calming one’s mind through meditative poses that challenge your flexibility and strength. The benefits of yoga are numerous, from reducing stress and anxiety to lowering blood pressure and even weight loss. Yoga is a spiritual practice and a form of low-intensity exercise. But what might surprise you is the benefits of yoga on your sex life. Regular yoga practice leads to better sex for many reasons. What may surprise you even more is that you can incorporate yoga into sex itself, or yoga sex. Keep reading to learn more about yoga sex and if it’s for you.

What Is Yoga Sex?

Yoga sex is an approach to sex following the philosophies and practices of yoga. During yoga sex, couples are encouraged to practice mindful movements that correspond with their breathing, much like in yoga. In yoga sex, couples perform certain yoga positions that can double as sex positions. Typically, one partner will maintain a specific yoga pose while the other person penetrates or stimulates them sexually. Yoga sex promotes relaxation to help people achieve a more conscious and intimate sexual experience. There are many benefits to practicing mindfulness in sexual experiences. Being mindful during sex helps you be present and fully take in the experience. When you make a conscious effort to be in the moment, you pay more attention to your feelings, good and bad. You also become more aware of how your body feels about your partner. Being mindful allows for better communication with your partner to make them aware of your likes and dislikes. In general, yoga sex encourages couples to be more aware of one another.

The Benefits of Yoga Sex

Yoga can benefit your sex life by improving your mental and physical health, affecting your sexual health and libido. Yoga teaches you to be more mindful, which helps put you in a better state of mind. Those with a healthier state of mind tend to report more satisfaction in their sex life. When you’re stressed or upset about something, it can be difficult to relax enough to enjoy sex. Yoga eases the tension in your mind by teaching you meditative practices to clear your head of mental distress.

Another benefit of yoga is the physical changes it does to your body. Yoga increases your strength and flexibility, resulting in an overall leaner, more toned body composition. Women especially are more prone to body image problems that cause harmful effects on their sex life. Research shows that self-conscious women are less likely to initiate sex in the bedroom and feel less sexually satisfied. Regular yoga practice can help to increase your confidence by improving your overall physical and mental health.

Yoga Sex Positions

Although you can use any yoga position for yoga sex, certain positions make it more viable. We’ll describe yoga sex positions between a male and female for this article, though you can incorporate some of these positions into LGBT relationships. Below are common yoga poses that work well for practicing yoga sex. Most of these positions are best suited for the female partner on the receiving end. However, couples should feel free to experiment with these poses and others for their sexual satisfaction.

Downward Facing Dog

If you’re a fan of doggy-style sex, a downward-facing dog is one step up. In yoga sex, a downward-facing dog is a rear-entry position. To start, the female partner will be on her hands and knees. From here, she will rock forward onto her hands to place most of her weight underneath her palms. Then, she will lift her hips into the air while straightening her legs. She should aim to push her hips up and back as far as possible. Her heels should be on the floor or close to the floor. She will use her upper body strength to hold this position and enjoy the stretch while her partner stands behind her and carefully penetrates her.

Downward dog is similar to doggy-style but changes the angle of penetration so that the male partner can thrust deeper. The main difficulty with this position will be how long the female partner can hold the pose. If at any point a yoga sex position becomes too uncomfortable, stop and switch positions. In this case, couples could revert to regular doggy-style sex.

Plow Pose

The plow yoga sex pose can facilitate deeper penetration and an even deeper hamstring stretch. Start by having the female partner lie on her back with her knees up by her chest. She’ll then straighten her legs while pointing them back towards her head. She can use her hands to help push her lower back up and her hips backward to go even further in the pose. The plow pose is excellent for stretching the hamstring muscles and the lower back. The male partner can help her deepen the stretch by placing his hands on her thighs and pushing them downwards. Simultaneously, he can carefully squat on top of her and penetrate her vaginally (or anally if you’re into that). The plow pose is similar to the butter churner sex position, known for providing ultra-deep penetration and potential G-spot stimulation. The only downside to this yoga sex position is that penetration may be too deep, meaning you might find it uncomfortable or painful. Additionally, the male partner may tire quickly from the squatting that this yoga sex pose requires.

Bridge Pose

Bridge pose is a typical yoga pose that is beneficial for strengthening the glutes, pelvic, and lower abdominal muscles. It doubles as a sexy front entry yoga sex position when you throw a partner with a penis into the mix. To do the bridge pose, lie on your back on the bed or floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Press your feet and heels into the ground as you slowly lift your hips. Pause here while squeezing your glute muscles to contract your glute, pelvic, and lower abdominal muscles. From here, your partner can stand or squat in front of you for frontal penetration. Bridge pose yoga sex will test your lower body strength while at the same time possibly giving you a stronger orgasm. Strengthening the pelvic muscles helps to strengthen the muscles involved in orgasm contractions. If you become tired during this pose, you can prop your hands up underneath your lower back for more support.

Cobra Pose

Cobra pose works well for yoga sex as a rear-entry position. The cobra pose requires the female partner to lie on her belly with her feet spread slightly apart and her hands up by her ribcage. She will then press down onto the palms of her hands as she lifts her torso off the ground while leaning her head back towards the ceiling. Her partner can then lie on top of her to penetrate her from behind. The cobra yoga sex pose creates more friction between the frontal vaginal wall and allows for possible G-spot stimulation.

You’ll also get a satisfying back and abdominal stretch. If you want to make the cobra yoga sex pose sexier, turn your head towards your partner while he’s thrusting and initiate a makeout session. In for an even more intense stretch? Bend your knees and bring your feet towards your torso.

Forward Fold

The forward fold yoga sex position looks less like a yoga sex position and more like something you’d see in a porno. However, that’s not to say it doesn’t count as yoga. Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart to do the forward fold position. Carefully bend over at the hips, keeping your legs straight as you place your hands on the ground. Your partner can then stand behind you and penetrate you from a rear-entry position. Make sure he grabs hold of your hips or waist while thrusting so you don’t lose your balance and fall over. The forward fold is an intense stretch for your hamstrings. If this stretch becomes too intense at any time, bend your knees slightly. Holding the forward fold yoga sex position for a long period will cause blood to rush to your head, possibly making you feel faint. If this feeling becomes too uncomfortable, stop and switch sex positions.

Happy Baby

Happy baby yoga sex pose stretches the inner thigh and groin muscles. The female partner will start by lying on her back and bringing her knees to her chest. She will grab the outside of her feet and then extend her legs out to the sides. In a traditional happy baby pose, you would rock from side to side to massage your lower back. But in the happy baby pose, you’ll stay still as your partner comes between your legs and penetrates you. The happy baby yoga sex pose allows for deep and intimate penetration. If keeping your legs straight and off to the side becomes tiring, you can also opt for wrapping them around your partner’s waist for an even more intimate experience.

Corpse Pose

While it hardly sounds sexy, the corpse pose is the ultimate pose for relaxation. Yoga sessions often begin or end with the corpse pose simply because it allows both the mind and body to rest. To do the corpse pose, lie on your back with your arms and legs resting comfortably on the ground. Let your feet roll off to the side as they naturally would, and rest your arms on the ground with your palms facing up. Focus on your breathing as your partner lies on top of you and slowly penetrates you. Corpse pose is a yoga sex position that is like standard missionary but with more of a focus on relaxing the mind and body.

How To Make Yoga Sex Even Better?

Make yoga sex better by warming up your body beforehand. Like any physical activity, you risk injury if your muscles are not properly warmed up. If you are not already an avid yogi, you should consider doing a series of stretches before attempting yoga sex. Stretching will make your muscles more limber and make the yoga sex positions easier to perform. You may even consider doing a short yoga session beforehand to warm up your body and lengthen your muscles. It may also be helpful to set the right mood for yoga sex. Yoga is a meditative practice that requires relaxation to get into the right headspace. If your environment is too distracting, relaxing can be difficult. Before trying yoga sex, make sure your environment is clean and free of distractions. Turn off any devices that may be intrusive to your practice, such as pinging cell phones or notifications from your laptop. If you want music playing in the background, make sure it is a relaxing melody or natural sounds. Add some ambiance to the room by lighting candles or incense. Setting up your environment for optimal peace and relaxation will make it easier to engage in your yoga sex practice fully.

Should You Try Yoga Sex?

Yoga sex is for anyone who has an open mind and wants to improve their sexual experience with their partner. While there is a spiritual element to yoga sex, you don’t have to be a spiritual person to reap the benefits of yoga sex. You will, however, need to have some level of flexibility and physical fitness to perform some of the more challenging yoga sex positions. First, it would be wise to start by practicing yoga poses regularly to make an easier transition into yoga sex. Talk to your partner about trying yoga sex. Tell them all about the health benefits and why it can double as both a meditative practice and sex session. There is something sexy about yoga poses that require you to stretch out in ways that leave you fully exposed. We’re sure nearly every man has had sexual thoughts about yoga or fantasized about having sex with a yoga instructor.

More Ideas for Yoga Sex

Tantric Sex: Tantric sex links to tantric yoga, which is a yoga practice that partially focuses on strengthening sexual energy. Tantric sex is sex, focusing on using this sexual energy to connect with your partner and align your sexual energies. It’s a sensual, spiritual form of sex that requires both partners to be fully engaged emotionally with one another. Tantric sex involves slow, rhythmic movements that focus on pleasure and intimacy. The end goal of tantric sex is not orgasm but an eye-opening experience that stimulates the mind and body.

Orgasmic Yoga: Orgasmic yoga is a yoga practice that involves using breathing work, yoga, pelvic floor contractions, and even belly dancing to help individuals explore their sexuality through movement. While you may indeed induce an orgasm through orgasmic yoga, there is no sex involved. Orgasmic yoga instead revolves around harnessing the divine feminine sexual energy to experience greater sexual pleasure.

Kink Yoga: Kink yoga is a form of yoga sex that is exactly what it sounds like. Kink yoga involves doing yoga poses while incorporating sexual kinks like BDSM, sensory play, or exhibitionism. You can practice kink yoga alone with your partner at home or take it a step up and attend a group kink yoga session.

Naked Yoga: Naked yoga is a yoga practice performed naked. Typically, naked yoga is practiced in a group setting. It’s not necessarily meant to be sexual in any way, in fact coming on to your classmates is not acceptable and will likely get you nixed from class. However, you and your partner can practice naked yoga together and if it turns sexual, then so be it.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a way to enhance your sex life as well as your physical fitness, yoga sex may do the trick. Yoga sex is a physical practice, but its main principles revolve around engaging your spirituality and creating a mind-body connection. There are many benefits to practicing yoga sex, including better physical and mental health as well as a more satisfying sex life. Regular yoga practice may enhance your yoga sex positions and allow you to perform them with less difficulty. Yoga sex can help you become more confident in your sexuality and help you firm up while you’re at it.