The Pretzel Dip Position

A side-entry vaginal or anal sex position is the pretzel dip. The partners wrap each other with their legs, resembling pretzel dough, hence the name.

The receiving partner spreads their legs slightly and rests on their side to enter this sex position. With the knee pointing toward the ceiling, the upper leg should bend. The receiving partner could raise their head or balance themselves on an elbow for support.

The penetrating partner raises their knees and straddles the receiving partner's leg nearest the bed. They encircle the receiving partner's bottom thigh with their own. The receiving partner's upper leg encircles the penetrating partner's waist. The receiving partner's genitalia are now completely accessible to the penetrating partner. The couple's bodies should form a sideways scissor shape. The penetrating partner can enter the receiving partner for intercourse from this position.

According to research conducted in 2020, the Pretzel Dip position is the tenth most popular in the United Kingdom.

The Pretzel Dip position is sometimes called the Camel's Ride or Pretzel position. This could be because the penetrating partner appears to be riding the receiving partner's leg, which represents the camel, in this posture.

More About The Pretzel Dip Position

The Pretzel Dip position blends the closeness of face-to-face positions with the deeper penetration of Dog style. Couples can look directly into each other's eyes in this position. Additionally, their hands are free to stimulate and caress the anus, testicles, breasts, or clitoris. As an alternative, couples might add a vibrator or a vibrating cock ring to the mix.

Additionally, this posture promotes gradual, gentle lovemaking instead of forceful thrusting. The Pretzel Dip position is made more intimate by this slower tempo. By periodically pulling their penis or strap-on dildo, the penetrating partner can further slow down intercourse in the pretzel dip position. After briefly stimulating their partner's clitoris, they ought to reenter their vagina. This version is perfect for assisting receiving partners who often don't come through penetration alone, climax, and for postponing the orgasm of the penetrating partner.

Both lovers are kneeling in a version of the Pretzel Dip position. The penetrating partner places their left knee forward if the receiving partner has their right knee forward, or vice versa. Both the piercing and receiving partners cling to each other during intercourse in this version. Although it calls for exceptional balance, this variant can be fun to switch things up.

Although penetration works well for the Pretzel Dip position, most couples are aware that having fun doesn't require penetration. In this position, many people like grinding against each other without penetrating. This version works very well for stimulating the clitoral area.

Curvy couples may find getting the Pretzel Dip position difficult, but they don't have to skip out on the enjoyment. For those who are overweight, a version known as the Standing Pretzel position is ideal.

The receiving partner lies close to the end of the bed in the Standard Pretzel position. As in the original posture, the penetrating partner straddles the leg against the bed while standing at the end of the bed. As with the Standard Pretzel, the receiving partner can raise their leg to their shoulder or wrap it around their partner's waist. Achieving this position is a little simpler because it has fewer complexities.