The 10 Best Sex Positions for Back Pain

Your sexual life does not have to end because of back pain. These ten positions are safe and attractive and can be enhanced with furniture and toys.

First things first: back pain is terrible.

Nobody will argue otherwise. Pain affects almost every aspect of your life because your back is essential to every movement.

And that includes the aspects of your life that take place in the bedroom when you're nude (or perhaps it's the kitchen, you, daring, you!).

Your old favorite sex positions may be difficult to perform anymore, or you may find that you're "paying" for them the following day with a hurting back. And it's not enjoyable.

However, trying out different sex positions might be precisely what the doctor ordered! Different sex positions necessitate different types of strain in the body, just as other types of exercise can cause stress on various body parts. Avoiding back-stressing sex positions increases your chances of avoiding pain, which is something that everyone wants!

Everybody has different back discomfort now. When you use your lower back while someone else's is in their upper back, yours can flare up. For others, twisting or bending causes excruciating discomfort. Backbends continue to be their deadliest adversary, according to others.

Therefore, consider trying different positions if the first one on this list doesn't work for you. Although maintaining a neutral spine is the primary goal of this list of sex positions, each individual is different; therefore, whatever "stresses" their back will also be different.

The top ten sex positions for back discomfort are as follows:

1. Doggy Style Position

Best For: penetrating back-pain partners. Doggy style can be an excellent strategy to maintain a neutral spine while still having sex because it eliminates all angles from the penetrating partner's body. Discuss with your partner how much movement is optimal; if the receiving partner pushes back too far, the penetrating partner will have to brace their core, which could strain their back.

Be Careful If: You have knee or back discomfort and are a receiving partner. It could be necessary to tilt your hips and back to achieve the right angle for entry, and the person penetrating you might also move you around. You might want to look at some other dog-style forms to see if you can find one that fits well and respects your back.

Try It With: A little impact play! If your bodies feel up to it and you're interested, this can be a great position to fit in some spanking, flogging, or even just a few smacks with a bare hand. This is because the Doggy Style positions give the penetrating partner a lot of room.

2. Twin Standing Pleasure Position

Best For: partners who suffer from back pain. The Twin Standing Pleasure Position can be a terrific position for people who are comfortable standing because it allows both parties to stand straight without straining their backs. The illustration's Liberator Axis may also support a wand massager for extra enjoyment without requiring the user to shift from the neutral spine posture.

Be Careful If: You differ significantly in height. The hips of both lovers must line up horizontally for the Twin Standing Pleasure position to be effective without involving the back. If not, one partner can attempt to penetrate by arching their back or squatting to enter from underneath. Consider utilizing a platform of some sort, such as an aerobic step or the bottom stair of a staircase, to see if it can balance out height disparities if you have them.

Try It With: An instrument for sex or a massager! The Twin Standing Pleasure position illustration depicts a Liberator Axis holding a wand massager hands-free for the receiving partner's enjoyment. Any sex toy may be made to operate for the enjoyment of the recipient using the same principle. If cushions or sex furniture don't offer the proper angle for a toy, the receiving partner can also hold their own preferred vibrator or penis stroker for extra enjoyment.

3. Missionary Sex Position

Best For: accepting couples who are experiencing severe back pain. The Missionary position can be a nice go-to for days when back pain is severe and intimacy is still wanted. It is comfortable for many people and requires little movement from the recipient.

Be Careful If: The penetrating partner cannot sustain most of their body weight or experiences back pain. Since it can be challenging to achieve penetration due to the core strength needed to maintain alignment, the missionary sex position frequently results in an arched back for the penetrating partner. It's best to keep as much weight off the receiving partner as possible because resting any weight on top of them can make their back pain worse. As always, ensure you're riding that line correctly by keeping the lines of communication open.

Try It With: Cock rings that vibrate. A vibrating cock ring, such as the Fun Factory NOS, Nexus Revo Embrace, or Nexus Simul8--, might be a nice way to increase pleasure for the receiver without breaking the position, since both partners' hands will probably be full attempting to maintain it.

4. Desk Domination Position

Best For: obtaining partners who suffer from back discomfort. Besides being able to experiment with sex on a new surface, the receiver's positioning in the Desk Domination position is nearly identical to that in Missionary. The increased height also eliminates many of the penetrating partner's strength components. Due to their broadly upright posture, the penetrating partner can support their weight more effectively and retain as much of the receiver as feasible.

Be Careful If: The receiver's back gets aggravated by up-and-down movements. The receiver may slide back and forth on the table in this position due to the additional momentum created by the penetrating partner's horizontal lean. To ensure that penetration is neither too gentle nor too hard, make sure you are both talking frequently.

Try It With: furniture that can sustain your weight with strength! If the table you're using breaks, there will be more than just back pain. Make sure the table you're using is excellent because people even ruin bed frames by having sex on them.

5. Open Pike Position

Best For: penetrating back-pain partners. This posture allows the penetrating partner to stand most comfortably for their back pain because they are completely upright. Unlike in the example above, feel free to maintain your hands on your partner's hips to lessen the upper body extension.

Be Careful If: The receiving partner experiences balance problems or back pain. Theoretically, the receiving partner might not mind this sex position if they remain hunched over with their back flat. Most of us lack this flexibility, so some bending will occur independently, especially if you both become disoriented in the position! Should the receiving partner suffer from back pain, this may result in occasional flare-ups.

Try It With: a chair or wall close by. The receiving partner could find it challenging to maintain their balance in a 90-degree bend, notably if the penetrating partner doesn't support the shoulders as in the image. To keep the receiving partner upright without requiring them to hold onto the penetrating partner's body, provide a supporting surface in front of or beneath them.

6. Standing Oral Sex Position

Best For: couples with back pain in both partners. The Standing Oral Sex posture maintains both of your backs in an upright, neutral position when performed with furniture that is the ideal height. The receiving partner can effortlessly rotate their hips around while standing to find the "sweet spot" for both partners and move out of painful sticky regions. However, the receiver does not want to wriggle into a position that causes their giving partner's back agony, so keep the lines of communication open!

Be Careful If: You are quite different in height. When the receiving partner is standing, the giving partner's face must be at crotch level for them to sit comfortably erect. This might not occur, depending on how tall you are. Be cautious if the donor must bend or stretch to accommodate a receiving partner who is taller or shorter.

Try it with: toys for the giver's sex. Given that the providing partner will have their hands available, toys for the giver, such as the Satisfyer Men Wand, Hot Octopuss Jett, Tenga Spinner, Satisfyer Partner Multifun 3, or Satisfyer Wand-er Woman, might be a fantastic way to make sure both parties are having a great time!

Electrosex toys, prostate massagers, or panty vibrators are examples of hands-free alternatives that may be a nice choice if the giver prefers to become wholly absorbed in the pleasure they're giving.

7. Slippery Nipple Position

Best For: partners with moderate back pain. Even though this position isn't as taxing on the back as many others, it's still an adventurous one that could cause back pain, particularly for the receiving partner. However, for couples who want to try something new, all of the possible adjustments can make it an exciting and engaging alternative to the "standard" sex positions.

Be Careful If: Lower back stress triggers the receiving partner's back ache. If so, think about having the penetrating partner sit completely upright and put their ankles together with their legs out in front. This lessens the lower back's curvature by providing a surface for the receiving partner to lie on. (This might resemble the Deckchair position more.)

Try It With: your preferred surface for support. This doesn't have to be done on an ottoman!

Place this posture against a bed's headboard or a couch corner if the penetrating partner will find that the back support makes it stand out. Use a firmer or plushier surface to help the recipient feel more at ease! Remember the power of cushions or sex furniture placed beneath the lower back of the recipient. This can lessen any possible strain on the back.

8. Spooning

Best For: Couples who support weight loss and suffer from back pain that worsens. Both partners can determine the precise angles that minimize back pain because the surface underneath you both supports all of your weight in this posture. Either partner can decide how best to support their back as long as the hips join in the middle (if sexual activity is the aim!).

Be Careful If: Bending into the fetal position has caused back pain for both of you. Since the Spooning position requires you to curl around one another to create the angles naturally, this might not be a suitable fit if you have back pain.

Try It With: blindfolds and other devices for sensation play. The intimacy and sensuality of spooning are already present. Increase it even further by removing sight with blindfolds or by including sensation play toys like the Deia Hot & Cold Temperature Play vibrator, the WARM Sex Toy Warmer, the Exposed Booty Tape, and vampire gloves. To prevent unintentional back strain from reaching to grab them, keep them in front of the receiving partner.

9. Swinging Cowgirl Position

Best For: Couples who desire to explore "rider on top" positions but discover that the additional weight triggers the penetrating partner's back issues. This is one of the few ways to have rider-on-top sex with almost no weight on the bottom partner because the sex swing bears the whole weight of the receiving partner.

Be Careful If: You enjoy brutal sex. You'll probably use shallow penetration to prevent placing any weight on the bottom partner's hips if you're utilizing the sex swing to support the receiver's entire weight. The penetrating partner's penis or strap-on may be more likely to fall out than usual if that is the case. A sex injury could result from bringing the receiving partner's weight down on the penis. With this sex position, it's best to go slowly.

Try It With: several changes to your sexual swing. Achieving the ideal sex swing height for both of you to enjoy intercourse without placing undue weight on your bottom partner is the key to the Swinging Cowgirl position. This can be a delicate balancing act, but I strongly advise preparing it in advance so you only require minor tweaks during play.

10. Film and Flutter Sex Position

Best For: Many couples who are experiencing severe back pain today. Using the Film and Flutter position, they can find a comfortable sitting posture on their favorite couch or chair. Once there, they must relax and spend quality time with their significant other.

Be Careful If: Back pain affects the giving partner. Almost everyone has back pain when they lean over someone for extended periods. Kneeling on the floor in front of the sofa and facing the receiving partner may be more comfortable for the providing partner, but even this could cause back pain.

Try It With: sexual toys! This posture is ideal for any hands-free sex gadget, such as anal plugs, sit-on vibrators, prostate massagers, or penile vibrators, as the figure illustrates. Even though the graphic features the Wild Flower Enby 2, any sex toy that doesn't require your hands will offer even more excitement while you're both busy.

Bonus Position: Hole Lot of Love Position

Alright, alright! One more to demonstrate the enchantment of sex furniture.

You see, many people with back trouble find that holding a dildo in their hands can be annoying. To thrust with the toy, you typically need to lean sideways or curl inward while maintaining a lot of strain in your upper body.

However, your vibrator or dildo is locked in place by the straightforward magic of a Liberator Bon Bon or Liberator Tula; the receiver only needs to climb on top. The receiver can use their thighs to bounce up and down on their toy (or grind against it!) while maintaining a comfortable back position, as an alternative to physically bending their back to use the toy on themselves.

(The Liberator On a Mission or Liberator Top Dog offer the same "service" for those who want to utilize a penis stroker, but they employ penis stroking toys instead.)

And that's only one of the fantastic things that can be accomplished with sex furniture!

A Final, Helpful Tip

I want to offer you one last piece of advice before I let you experiment with these novel sex positions.

Don't be scared to use sex furniture, props, and bolsters.

A piece of sex furniture is worth the expenditure if it can transform "ouchy" sex into "oh, this is Ok!" Improving your sex life is one of the main goals of sex furniture and other sex accessories!

This may also entail a brief period of trial and error as you adjust to the accessory and its integration into your sexual life. That's also acceptable!

Additionally, don't assume that sex furniture is only for sexual activity. Even if your partner doesn't suffer from back problems, it can be helpful for various other positions. For instance, using a Liberator Wedge to raise your partner's hips while you're giving them oral therapy may lessen the amount of hunching you need to do, thereby preventing a flare-up of back pain. You might also think about having your lover sit in a suspended sex swing, which would enable you to enjoy your partner while sitting up straight and without bending your back. It benefits both parties!

Therefore, don't forget about the remarkable wonders of items that are already on the market, regardless of whether you say "heck yes!" to the sex positions listed above or you want to look into other options to make your bedroom life as pain-free as possible. They are there to enhance your sex life, much like lubrication and condoms.