The Pretzel Dip Sex Position Is About to Be Your Twisty New Fave
For when you want to get flexible, but not *too* flexible, ya know?
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Get all wrapped up with your partner in the best way possible with the pretzel dip sex position. Itâs a bendy position that adds a literal twist to your sex life, andâbonusâitâs not super hard to do.
âI love that itâs a simple and fun way to mix things up by becoming a little more entangled in each other,â says Samantha Marshall, the in-house sex educator at Smile Makers.
Getting yourselves all arranged is fun in a âwe did it!â kind of way, but there are a ton of other advantages. âIt can be a potentially game-changing position for those who crave the deep penetration of doggy style but miss the intimacy of seeing your partner's face, or aren't quite flexible enough for deeper missionary style positions like the hook,â says sex educator Rachel Worthington, a writer at Bedbible. Itâs also excellent for people who love grinding and lots of clit pressure during deep penetration, says sexologist Marla Renee Stewart, MA, sexpert for Lovers.
And if clit stim is your thing (yes, please), youâll wish you tried this position sooner. For the majority of people with vulvas, âpenetration alone canât bring us to orgasm; clitoral stimulation is neededâand the pretzel creates space for that,â says Marshall. Youâll have your hands free to use sex toys or whatever kind of clit stim does it for you. âItâs perfect for incorporating couples' toys, especially lay-on vibrators that are easy to slip between bodies,â says Sarah Riccio, queer sex educator and cofounder of Delicto.com.
The pretzel dip also serves up romance. âBeing entangled like this encourages a slower pace to sex, and being face-to-face allow you to look into each otherâs eyes, kiss, or caress each otherâs chests,â says Marshall. âItâs way more sensual.â
Here are some expert-approved ways to get tangled up with your partner, including the OG pretzel dip position and nine other flavors.
The Basic Pretzel Dip
Start slow with a basic version of the pretzel dip. The receiving partner lies on their side, while the penetrating partner kneels and straddles whatever leg is on the bottom. The penetrating partner then grabs the top leg and wraps it around their side. Incorporate added clitoral stimulation using fingers or a clit-sucking toy.
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The Pretzel, No Dip
Try a no-penetration version of the pretzel dip. âInstead of focusing on vaginal or anal stimulation, both partners can grind against each other, which is great for clitoral pleasure. This can even be done fully clothed to tease and build excitement,â says Marshall. Press a vibrator between your bodies to amp up the sensations.
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Standing Pretzel
If the giver is less flexible, have them stand while the receiver lies on the edge of the bed (or desk, table, or any stable surface) with one of their legs resting on the giverâs shoulder. This will also give you a little more space to touch each other. âTake the opportunity to explore other erogenous zones across each otherâs body with a tongue vibrator. Tickle sensitive spots like the neck, nipples, or the mons pubis,â says Marshall.
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The Double Dip Pretzel
âFor many people with vulvas, anal pleasure is enhanced with double penetration. So, while in the pretzel position, add a vibrating butt plug that stays in place,â says Marshall. You can also have the giver use a (very) lubey finger or a slide a dildo inside. OR go for an anal version paired with a rabbit toy.
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The Happy Pretzel
Sex up the happy baby yoga pose for extra deep penetration. âInstead of resting on their side, the receiver lies flat on their back, grabs the soles of their own feet, and pulls their knees into their armpits,â says Riccio. âFrom there, the giver can maintain a front-facing position on their knees, or assume a plank pose and thrust from a perpendicular angle.â Add a butt plug for extra stim!
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The Pretzel Twist
This one is less âleft foot blue, right hand redâ and gives a different angle of penetration. âThe receiver keeps their shoulders flat on the floor and twists their waist and legs to one side. The giver is on their knees, facing forward, and lifts the receiver's lower half to meet their pelvis,â says Riccio. Add some delightful clit stim with a rumbly toy.
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The Pretzel Peg
If you generally go with the hetero script of âperson with vagina is penetrated, person with penis does the penetrating,â change it up. Turn it into a pegging position with the receiver on the bottom and the giver on top wearing a strap-on.
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The Soft Pretzel
Got two vulvas onboard? This position is a good transition to scissoring. One of you throws a leg over the other person and lies back. If the friction doesnât quite put you over the edge, you can press a toy between you both and ride the vibrations.
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The Pretzel Rod
Flip the whole thing over so the receiver is facedown with their hips slightly raised. The giver leans over to enter instead of sitting. âThis position creates a tight fit, so your partnerâs penis/dildo may feel bigger,â says Aliyah Moore, PhD, resident certified sex therapist at SexualAlpha. If youâre purists, the person on the bottom can wrap a leg around the top personâs leg to retain the pretzel integrity.
The Pretzel Boss
The receiver can take more control over the depth of penetration and/or the speed of thrusting with a few little tweaks. âIf you want to have some control over your top partnerâs penetration depth, use your arm to grab your top leg and pull it closer to your chest,â says Moore. Want more grind, less in-and-out? Hook your leg around your partnerâs hips to guide them to a slower grind.
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