The Best Masturbation Positions & Poses

The act of caressing your body for sex is called masturbation. Individuals who have vulvas typically masturbate with their hands, fingers, or vibrators—or other household objects like sofa arms and showerheads.

Owners of the vulva may choose external stimulation, such as clitoral vibrators that target the clitoris and vulva, or they may prefer vaginal penetration during masturbation, such as fingers or toys inside the vulva. Why not have a look at our selection of pink vibrators if you're searching for a new toy?

Why do masturbation positions matter?

You might first consider purchasing a new sex toy or investigating a different erogenous zone on your body in an attempt to spice up your self-love routine or sex life. How often do you consider changing the position in which you're masturbating? You should vary your masturbation poses for the following reasons:

Benefits of experimenting

There are numerous advantages to experimenting with various masturbation positions. You will have the opportunity to discover new hobbies and turn-ons in addition to expanding your sexual repertoire. You can learn more about your body by experimenting with different masturbation positions. You may find something revolutionary about how your body is aroused or how you might feel pleasure. Who doesn't want to orgasm? You could even find a new way to achieve it.

Variety in orgasms

To prevent your body from being overly reliant on one form of pleasure, it's crucial to vary your masturbation poses. Don't worry, though; you will never become so dependent upon one form of sexual stimulation that you are unable to alter it.

Vulva owners frequently report having an easier time orgasming alone as opposed to with a companion. Try doing masturbation poses that resemble partnered sex if you want to have more orgasms with a partner. When playing with a partner may promote orgasm. Try masturbating on your hands and knees, for instance, if you typically have coupled sex on your hands and knees but always masturbate on your back!

What are the best masturbation positions and poses?

Are you unsure of the ideal position for masturbation? These are our top seven choices:

1. The Missionary Maz

Many people prefer to masturbate while lying on their backs. Place your legs apart in a cozy, starfish-like position while lying on your back. Another option is to bring the soles of your feet together in a butterfly stance or bend your knees up with your feet facing the ground. By adding some small movements, like tensioning the pelvic floor muscles or raising the hips into a bridge stance, you can improve this masturbation pose. You can experiment with several variations of this essential position to see what works best for you.

Easy access to the vulva is the primary advantage of masturbating on your back. Lying on your back makes it relatively easy to get any stimulation, whether it be vaginal or clitoral. You need to reach down! Another benefit is that it's easy to maintain during those endless masturbation sessions because it's soothing and not really labor-intensive.

2. The Horny Plank

Have you ever attempted stomach masturbation? To stimulate the genitals, lie flat on your stomach and reach one hand below you (see Sex Education's Aimee). It provides a layer of pressure and friction, making it ideal for clitoral stimulation. Additionally, masturbating on your stomach promotes a mild humping motion, which is an excellent method for vulva proprietors to unwind!

This masturbation stance can be modified by utilizing both hands and keeping your face down. In order to stabilize without using your hands, you must place all of your weight on your face and upper torso. Another benefit of this stance is that you may have greater freedom to make noise without the entire household figuring out what you're doing if your face is pressed against a pillow.

3. The Independent Cowgirl

On your knees is our first vertical position. Imagine the sex position of a cowgirl or cowboy but without a companion.

You can either sit with your knees and your bum on your feet, or you can stand up straight so that your body is in an upside-L position and your bum is no longer touching your feet. Anyone with knee issues should avoid this one because it involves a lot of weight in the knees and lower body activity. To lessen the weight on your knees, try straddling a pillow (more on pillows later).

Your quadriceps, glutes, and core may all be worked out in this masturbation posture. Try swaying or rocking your hips back and forth, from front to back or from left to right. Another way to activate your glutes is to alternate between sitting erect and sitting down.

4. The Solo Doggy

Why not try getting on your hands and knees on your own? It's not just for paired penetration. You may get a lot of movement from this position by placing one hand on the bed and the other on your preferred erogenous zone. Whether it's a cat-cow shape or a circular hip movement, try moving your body in a way that feels natural.

You can truly connect with your sexuality and flow sexual energy throughout your body in this position. If arching the back is something you enjoy, it's a terrific tool! For those who enjoy anal masturbation, masturbating on all fours also provides excellent access to the buttocks (but remember to apply lubrication!).

5. The Seated Stroker

There are several ways to masturbate while sitting on your butt. You may simply use your hands to stimulate the clit from this posture, whether you're sitting cross-legged or bending your legs up towards your chest. For those who don't want to flex their bodies into awkward postures, sitting masturbating is a perfect option.

This one may also be made into a chair. Spread your legs a little wider after starting in an L shape. You can touch your preferred erogenous zone or clitoris with your hands in any sitting position. Try grinding in this masturbation stance as well!

Crossing your legs while sitting up straight on a chair is an additional choice. Many persons with vulva enjoy crossing their legs because it feels good to feel the friction between their thighs and vulva. To get some movement in this position, try bouncing your legs a little.

6. The Pillow Party

When people are first experiencing pleasure and sex, they frequently use a pillow for masturbation as a means of exploring their sexuality. You may masturbate hands-free and save money by using a pillow, assuming you already have one! This can be accomplished in a few different ways:

Use a pillow beneath your pelvis to elevate your hips somewhat higher than usual when masturbating on your back. This is an excellent way to increase enjoyment by using the glutes and core.

Another option is to sit up straight or kneel in a cowgirl position with a couple of cushions between your legs. This allows you to rub against the pillow and produce a riding motion, which is similar to dry humping and is a favorite of vulvas.

Another option is to stand up and grind against a pillow that is placed on an armchair or in the corner of your bed.

Our final pillow-fun tip is to lie on top of it and cuddle up with it under your stomach. After that, try a grinding motion.

7. The Slip n’ Slide

How frequently do you enjoy yourself while taking a shower? The water pressure, an additional masturbation instrument, is the nicest part of taking it to the shower! However, the showerhead is not for internal usage; instead, it is for outward stimulation.

Remove the handheld showerhead and tilt the water pressure against your clitoris if you have one. As an alternative, try sitting or lying down so the water stimulates the clit if you're fortunate enough to have a large shower floor. Try different angles, different motions or movements, and the distance or proximity of the showerhead. Explore various erogenous zones, such as the neck or nipples, and savor the sensation of water all over your body. Similarly, when taking a bath, place your vulva beneath the faucet so that the running waterfalls on your clitoris while you are lying on your back.

You can have more privacy and make more noise when masturbating in the shower because the water pressure will drown it out (don't overestimate how loud your shower actually is, though). It's an opportunity to experience something different from vibrators or hands! Look for a waterproof sex toy to bring into your steamy bath or shower to step things up a notch.

Nailed the position? What’s next? 

Use lube

By making things feel smoother and more enjoyable, a high-quality lubricant improves the simulation experience both internally and externally. It is pretty standard to be turned on and enjoy yourself without feeling wet, even though the vagina does produce a lubricant with stimulation. Since these erogenous zones don't naturally lubricate, lube is especially crucial for clitoral and anal stimulation. There is no reason to feel guilty about using lubrication; it demonstrates that you put your enjoyment first!

Switch up location

Changing the location of your self-pleasure session can be incredibly entertaining and enlightening, in addition to varying your masturbation posture and pose. Try masturbating in bed, on a chair or couch, in the shower or bathtub, on a kitchen bench, or even outside in the sun!

Use a vibrator

In terms of masturbation, vibrators are actually your best buddy. Your enjoyment might be enhanced by incorporating a sex toy into your masturbation routine. Compared to the kind of stimulation that hands can deliver, they provide sensations that are entirely different and boost your chances of experiencing an orgasm. You can experiment with the toy's angle and vibration pressure by using a vibrator in various positions. When using a vibrator for masturbation, it's easy to get into a rut, so why not experiment with different positions?