21 Thanksgiving Sex Positions You'll Be So Very Grateful For
Tell your partner you've got dessert planned...and it's even sweeter than pumpkin pie.
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Yes, Thanksgiving is about being thankful for family, friends and the glorious existence of pie, but itâs also a great chance to give thanks to that delightful partner of yours. Show them the love with a private celebration and a plateful of these Thanksgiving sex positions.
One of the best ways to show gratitude to you partnerâbesides, obvi, an epic oral seshâis by taking the time to tell them exactly what you appreciate about them. âBefore you touch, talk. Whisper all the reasons you're thankful for your partner's sensuality,â says relationship coach Carmel Jones. âTrust me, the words can just be as stimulating as the touch.â
Set the scene by leaning into the cozy autumnal ambience, decking the halls with seasonal dĂŠcor if your gourd budget is up for it. âPost-feasting, it's all about the wind-down. Dim those lights, play some sultry tunes, and let the ambiance transition you from a day of indulgence to a night of intimacy,â says Jones.
And if you hit the turkey and themed cocktails too hard, worry not. âThose scrumptious feasts are delightful but can leave you feeling full. Opt for moves that make your belly feel at ease. After all, comfort is sexy!â says Jones. Try side positions that take pressure off your belly, mutual masturbation, or just saying âEff it!â and letting sex toys handle it.
If youâre staying with family, youâll have to be stealthy. Duck into a room for a quickie, try wordless slow sex, and/or pack the quiet sex toys. âAlways opt for vibrators that are rechargeable, rather than battery-operatedâthey are often higher in quality and lower in sound,â suggests Elizabeth Ashford, founder of Beyond The Beez. If youâre bae-less, either for the holidays or just in general, take to the shower for a toss with yourself. âDonât undersell the importance of a little me-time during this holiday weekend,â says Ashford.
If youâre TFTFâtoo full to fuckâthatâs valid. Settle in with the best Thanksgiving TV episodes ever, these highly thoughtful Thanksgiving gift ideas, 26 (!) Thanksgiving cocktails to ponder, outfit ideas other than the traditional stretch pants and a bunch of fall foliage-filled Thanksgiving movies (So. Much. Autumnal).
Thigh Tango
When youâre full, a standing position isnât the worst idea. âBoth of you stand face-to-face, and one partner hooks a leg around the other's waist,â says Jones. If you have a big height difference, donât worry, you have options: 1. One person holds the other one up. (Might be a smidge tricky, though!) 2. One person sits or leans on a counter to foster optimal genital-to-genital alignment. (Significantly less tricky!) or 3. buy yourself a sex swing!
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Gobble Grind
âImagine a sultry lap dance, but horizontal,â says Jones. âOne partner lies back, legs bent. The other straddles, facing away, and sets the rhythm with a seductive grind.â If you want to go all-in on the Thanksgiving vibes and do this on a (sturdy) dining table after all your company has gone home, we support you!
Harvest Moon Embrace
Is your new Thanksgiving tradition going to be anal? Maybe! âThink spooning, but spicier,â says Jones. âYou're both curled up side by side, and the magic happens as the back partner penetrates from behind.â Just make sure thereâs plenty of foreplay before anyone goes in. And of course, lube!
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The Naked Yab-Yummmy
âIt's cuffing season, so it's a great time to reconnect intimately,â says host of the podcast Luvbites by Dr. Tara, Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, professor of sexual communication at California State University Fullerton. âThe Tantric sex position Yab-Yum is an amazing way to be vulnerable, make deep eye contact, feel closer together, and ride that dick slowly!â If your partner doesnât have a penis, try lubed-up hands or a wand vibrator pressed between you (wrap the vibe in a towel if the wand intensity is too much).
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Seconds, Please
âDon't let those leftovers go to waste! I know thereâs some pie, ice cream, or maybe whipped cream laying around your kitchen,â says Ashford. âEngage in a night of sensory play. Heat up a few sweet treats and keep the cold ones icy. Establish a safe word, blindfold your partner (or yourself!) and let the games begin with taste and touch. Focus on your taste buds and skin, and keep things away from your genitals. (You don't want this activity to end in infection).â
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Tie One On
Suwinyattichaiporn suggests trying strap-on sex or pegging this season. âMen can be grateful for their p-spot and women can have fun playing with power dynamics and kink with the pegging position,â she says. And if youâre really into power play, wait until your partner is bleary-eyed with lust, then make them state exactly how grateful they are.
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The Quickie in the Closet
âIf you're hosting for the holidays, it's best to always have a plan for your lover. Come up with a secret phrase (like, "Did you check the mail?" or "Did you get the candy?") and then once the phrase is said and answered, you meet in your closet (one at a time with a brief pause) for a beautiful holiday quickie!â says Marla Renee Stewart , sexologist for Lovers. Prepare for the quickie ahead of time by placing a chair or Liberator Wedge pillow so that you can have the quickie go off without a hitch!â
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The Just One More
Still have room to put a tiny bit more in your mouth? âLet your partner lie on their back while you slowly drip flavored lube over their hottest spots and lick it up with enthusiasm,â says Jess OâReilly, PhD, resident sexologist at Astroglide.
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The Turkey Trot
âIf you have stuffed your stomach with a large Thanksgiving feast and don't want to lie down to have sex, this posture is perfect,â says Marsha Jackson, a sex counselor and blogger who focuses on issues facing queer and gender-fluid people. Itâs basically doggy, but the receiver holds their hands behind their back so the penetrating partner can hold on while thrusting.
The Twisted Dinner Roll
If your partner has a penis, try a hand job for stealth/easy sexing. âUse two hands and more lube than you think you need,â suggests O'Reilly. âWrap your hands around your partner's shaft and stroke up and down with strong pressure at the base and a gentle twist over the head.â
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The (Hot) Pocket
If your partner has a vulva, let them be the little spoon. Slather your fingers in your favorite lube and palm their vulva. âBend your slippery fingers down over their lips/vulva and slide up and down to create a pocket. Repeat!â says O'Reilly. The receiver can press or rock against the hand to get more or different stimulation.
The Dessert Course
Hop up on a dresser and spread your legs so your partner has full access to you. The combination of seeing your partner sliding their penis or a nice curved dildo into you, plus your hand circling your clit (or tapping it or whatever you need to do), will have you whimpering (quietly!) with pleasure
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Licking the Beater
Kneel in front of your partner's face and lower yourself to receive the bounty that is oral. If your partner elevates their head and with a few pillows, you can have several helpings of oral, you rubbing yourself and/or them rubbing youâwithout killing your thigh muscles.
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The Gravy Train
If you have pain during penetration or just want to see if CBD might be the thing that puts you over the edge, a suppository might help relax you and/or enhance your arousal. Put it in your vagina and give it 15 minutes or so to melt into your body. (It can also relax the bum for anal, but doesn't do much for penises.) Get on top and rub your vulva as you grindâtry CBD oil externally to start a new holiday tradition.
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Gourd Vibrations
Post-feast sex where you barely have to do anything? Yes, please. Lie down and...well that's it. You can hump your hand or a toy but other than that, you just need to give thanks that this is an acceptable (and surprisingly hot) way to have sex.
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Wish Boned
Still too full to move? Lie down facing each other and pull each other closer under a big soft blanket. Run your fingers through each other's hair and gaze at each other's eyes. What more do you need?
Get Stuffed
You are full. You are tired. Why stress? Lie flat on your backs and reach a hand over to your partner for some mutual masturbation. This might not seem like the mooooost exciting thing, but it's incredibly hot to look each other in the eye while you're making your partner climax. Experiment with some warming and/or cooling lube and itâs almost as good as that double helping of dessert.
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The Rock Hard
If your partner's feeling full, have them lie on their back and sort of hover over them, like you're doing a crab walk. (I know this doesn't sound sexyâsex and anything about crabs doesn't, usuallyâbut stay with me.) Hold yourself over them, bracing yourself on your feet and hands while they thrust up to meet you. If your partner has a penis/dildo, add a vibrating cock ring.
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The Afterparty
If you're staying in someone's house and need to be stealthy and semi-efficient, go with toys that won't wake anyone up. Try your partner's thumb rubbing your clit coupled with a realistic silicon dildo. And a nice lubey handjob with a masturbation sleeve will have the same effect on a partner with a penis.
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The Trussed Bird
Get on your back and have them take care of you from the top, pushing your legs slightly to the slide to penetrate you. (Warning: Do not eat a lot before this one.) You can also take inspiration from dinner and have them bind you up. (A belt or a couple of scarves work just as well, too.)
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