12 Must-Try Threesome Positions for First-Timers and Beyond
Jul 04, 2024- General advice
- Remember how broad the definition of threesomes is
- Communicate beforehand about how the threesome will look
- Apply lubricant!
- Don't be afraid to use toys
- Discuss post-sex requirements and pre-play
- Grind, grind, grind
- Goose, goose, goose
- Masturbation in public
- Observe and learn (and love)
- The Eiffel Tower
- The Daisy Chain
- Tilted triangle
- Pop it, lock it, and lick it
- Big O = front hole + back hole
- Front hole standing + back hole = big O
- A+ DVP
- Fifty different shades of power play
- Clean up after sex like a pro
- Don't overlook aftercare!
- In conclusion
Congrats! You've decided you want to have a Threesome Positions and have even found two hotties to do so with.
The only issue? You can't figure out what sex between three people looks like logistically!
This is where this threesome sex position guide comes in handy.
The best threesome sex positions for oral sex, hand sex, mutual masturbation, double vaginal penetration, double, and everything in between, including best lube, are shared below by sex educators.
General advice
These five suggestions will help you enjoy yourself regardless of your position.
Remember how broad the definition of threesomes is
You may have been led to believe that threesomes are all about penetration and double penetration because of porn. So, for the record, a threesome does not have to include penetration to be considered a threesome.
A threesome is simply sex between three people, according to Luna Matatas, creator of Peg The Patriarchy and a sexuality, body, confidence, and kink educator.
And sex can be many different types of pleasure!
Also, It can be virtual, in person, or a combination of the two.
It can include hand sex, oral sex, solo sex, or a combination.
It can include vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse, both types of intercourse simultaneously, or a combination of the two. And much, much more!
TL;DR: Penetrative sex in threes.
Communicate beforehand about how the threesome will look
Before stripping down, Matatas recommends asking and answering the following questions to manage expectations and ensure the most pleasurable experience for all parties:
- What things turn you on or off?
- What sex acts should be barred by which barriers?
- What previous experience have you had with threesomes?
- What sexy things are on the menu, and which ones are off?
- What is everyone's level of participation?
- Are some people just observers, or do certain sex acts with certain people have boundaries?
- Are there any other concerns or boundaries?
Apply lubricant!
Is it possible to find threesome quickies? Sure! However, if you're looking at a list of the best threesome positions, chances are the threesome on your horizon isn't one of them.
While it is well documented that lube makes all sex more pleasurable, lube is especially important for prolonged love-making.
According to Searah Deysach, sex educator and owner of Early to Bed, a pleasure-product company in Chicago that ships worldwide, the longer the sex session lasts, the less likely the body is able to produce enough lubrication to keep the session enjoyable.
Using store-bought lubricant ensures that any bumping and grinding remains enjoyable rather than becoming friction-y.
We highly recommend Uberlube as the best go-to lube on the market.
Don't be afraid to use toys
"What toys you use will depend on personal preferences, as well as what everyone is comfortable doing and with whom," Deysach says.
"However, sex toys can provide additional options for play and pleasure, ensuring that everyone can have something fun happen to their body if their hands, tongues, and genitals are otherwise occupied." Noted!
Consider the wonderful people at Tantus for your next shopping trip!
Discuss post-sex requirements and pre-play
Before the threesome begins, you should negotiate what will happen when the threesome concludes, says Marla Renee Stewart, MA, sexpert for Lovers, an adult wellness brand and retailer.
You could talk about:
- What will be the sleeping arrangements?
- Who will clean up the toys and sheets?
- What kinds of snacks and beverages do you want to have on hand?
- Could first-aid supplies be required?
Grind, grind, grind
Consider this grinding position if you have:
Also, You are concerned about an unintended pregnancy.
However, You are concerned about sexually transmitted diseases
Moreover, You enjoy external genital stimulation a lot.
"Have one person on their back and the other two people grinding on each leg," Stewart recommends.
If one (or both!) of the people doing the grinding wants to be anally or vaginally penetrated, a thigh harness like the SportSheets Thigh Strap On, which can be purchased online, and a dildo can be used.
In terms of sex toys, the laying partner may use their preferred vibrator or stroker on themselves.
Goose, goose, goose
Hands up if you like to play with your hands.
Do you have a hand? Try it out.
"Sit in a circle and touch the genitals of the person to their left, shifting your gaze between partners as you go," Deysach suggests. "The eye contact intensifies this action."
Pass around a bottle of lube to increase pleasure.
Masturbation in public
"Threeway masturbation ensures that everyone gets what they need to experience pleasure," says Deysach.
"It also allows you all to see how you like to be touched," she says, which could lead to more pleasure sex in the future.
Your positioning options are limitless here.
You could sit in a row with your backs to the headboard, each reaching between your own legs.
In the living room, you could sit in a circle with your legs spread wide.
You could also take a shower and wank in the water at the same time.
Observe and learn (and love)
Nobody puts Baby in the corner of a threesome... unless that's Baby's voyeuristic seat of choice.
However, there are several reasons why it could be Baby's choice.
"A threesome where one person stimulates themselves while the other two people play with each other can be incredibly hot and exciting for all parties because it allows everyone to both see and be seen," says Caitlin V. Neal, resident sexologist for Royal, a sexual hygiene and body care company.
"It's also a great way for one partner to sit out of the action due to pain, menstruation, or preference while still participating in the group energy," she says.
This is also a good option if two people are present in real life and one is on FaceTime.
The Eiffel Tower
"The famous Eiffel Tower position is the most popular for simultaneously achieving penetration and head," says Neal.
In this case, the person receiving penetration bends over, either at the waist or on their hands and knees. Following that, one partner penetrates them from behind while the other receives the head from the front.
"In this position, both receivers must move gently, because thrusting forward at the same time can result in deeper penetration than intended when a phallus is involved," she says.
The Daisy Chain
Daisy chain requires at least two partners who have a penis or a strap-on.
"In this configuration of three, you line up facing the same direction, so that person in the middle is both penetrating and being penetrated at the same time," explains Neal.
This penetration can be vaginal or anal. Three cheers for options!
Tilted triangle
Tilted triangle, also known as oral daisy chaining, is the three-person version of 69-ing.
For it, all three of you will be lying on your sides, with your mouths and genitals positioned so that you can both give and receive oral.
"All parties must open their top leg, like a clam shell, to make their junk accessible," Deysach explains.
Pop it, lock it, and lick it
Pop it, lock it, and lick it.
One of you will be lying, one kneeling (or squatting), and one standing in this position. Ready?
"Have one person lying on their back and one sitting on (or kneeling over) their face," Stewart suggests.
The person doing the face-sitting can then orally please the third partner standing in front of them.
Big O = front hole + back hole
There are two requirements for this double penetration (DP) position:
- At least one participant must be vaginal.
- That vaginal participant must be willing to have both their anus and vagina filled at the same time.
Have the prerequisites been met? Cool. Allow the partner who will be penetrating the recipient's vagina to lie on their back.
The receiver should straddle their partner's hips if they intend to use their penis or strap-on.
The other person should then kneel behind you and enter the anus from behind with their penis, fingers, strap-on, or toy.
It's basically a missionary position and an anal doggy at the same time.
"Double penetration combines the pleasure of vaginal sex with the pleasure of anal sex," Neal explains. "It also stimulates the erectile tissue between the vaginal canal and the anus, a little-known hotspot known as the A-spot."
Front hole standing + back hole = big O
If all three of you are athletic and physically capable, according to Neal, you can convert the above position into a standing sex position.
Allow the person who will be entering vaginally to hold the vagina-haver with their legs wrapped around their waist.
The anal penetrator should then stand behind the vagina-haver, facing the vaginal penetrator.
"Both penetrators should be supporting the vulva owner's body while entering and thrusting," she explains.
A+ DVP
DVP is an abbreviation for double vaginal penetration.
"DVP allows a vagina-haver to feel a lot of sensation, fullness, and pressure inside their vagina," Neal explains.
"They may also be psychologically aroused by the prospect of having two phalluses (two penises, one penis and one strap-on, or two strap-ons) inside of them at the same time," she continues.
It can be physically as well as psychologically arousing for the penetrators.
Physically, because their phallus enjoys the tightness of a vagina as well as the sensation of another phallus rubbing against it.
And psychologically, because DVP frequently involves power-sharing between penetrators and receivers.
"One of the best DVP positions is for the receiving partner to kneel over one of the giving partners at the edge of a bed, while the second giving partner stands behind the receiver," says Neal.
"This provides both partners with vaginal access while also allowing the receiver to direct their own experience by maintaining control of their hips without having to support their own weight," she explains.
Fifty different shades of power play
Kinksters, this is your opportunity!
"It can be fun for the two more dominant partners to co-top them if one of you is more submissive than the other two," Stewart says.
The specifics will depend on the boundaries of the pleasure-seekers involved.
"One person could spank the more submissive partner while the other flogs them Threesome Positions," Stewart suggests. "Alternatively, while one person is spanking you, the other person can sensually touch you on other parts of your body."
Clean up after sex like a pro
We believe it is self-evident that wetter sex is better sex Threesome Positions.
Yes, the declaration of sexcellence explicitly states that there will be a mess of sweat, lube, splooge, squirt, and/or blood after sex (especially good sex).
As a result, you should probably set aside some time to:
- Remove any safer sex barriers.
- Warm water should be used to rinse your (external) bits.
- Use fragrance-free soap and water to wash your hands.
- Take care of your toys.
- Put any dirty clothes or sheets in the hamper.
Don't overlook aftercare!
"It's important to take time for aftercare... especially emotional aftercare," Stewart says.
"That means having a sexual experience and talking about what you liked Threesome Positions," she explains. In addition to discussing anything you need to discuss.
You can also discuss whether or not you'd like to do it again.
In conclusion
Once you understand how many different types of play can occur in a three-way, it's easier to comprehend how many different types of threesome sex positions exist — as evidenced by the positions you'll try and love from above. Wink.
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