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    Last updated: 09.10.2025
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    You’ve decided to try something new and explore new anal sex positions? It’s an exciting journey that can be very rewarding with the right approach. Read our tips on how to approach new anal sex positions here.

    First and foremost, communication is the key. It is important that you and your partner(s) talk openly about your wishes, concerns and limits. Each of you has your own preferences and comfort zones. Before you try something new, have an open conversation to discuss expectations and concerns.

    With these Anal sex positions, you can enrich your sex life!

    Then it is time to inform yourself. Research the position you want to try. Make sure you understand the technique and the possible risks. It can also be helpful to read testimonials from others or seek advice from experts. Prepare yourself, as some positions may require a certain level of physical fitness or flexibility. Stretching or exercise can be helpful, and sometimes aids such as pillows, sheets or special furniture can be used to increase comfort or make it easier to perform the position.

    Take it slow and introduce new anal sex positions gradually. Start with less demanding variations and gradually work your way up to more complex ones. Always pay attention to how you feel and whether you feel comfortable.

    1. Afternoon Delight

    Giving activity: active

    Giving posture: standing

    Accessible giver yoga posture: mountain posture or Tāḍāsana

    Sensing posture: passive

    Recumbent posture: seated

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    Accessible yoga posture: Half Boat Posture or Ardha Nāvāsana

    The passive partner positions him/herself at the edge of a firm surface (such as a bed, table or chair) so that his/her buttocks extend over the edge.

    The active partner stands opposite the passive partner and penetrates.

    In this position, the active partner has the option of lifting the passive partner’s legs to control the depth and angle of penetration. Meanwhile, the passive partner supports himself with his arms behind him.


    2. Arch

    Giving attitude: active

    Giving posture: kneeling

    Accessible Giving Yoga posture: Camel pose or Uṣṭrāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Recumbent posture: prone

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    Accompanying receiving yoga pose: Bridge pose or Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana

    The giver enters by kneeling.


    3. Basset Hound

    Donor activity: active

    Giving posture: kneeling

    Accessible Giving Yoga posture: Camel pose or Uṣṭrāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Taking posture: on all fours

    Accommodating yoga pose: frog pose or Bhekāsana

    Basset-Hound

    A variation of the Basset Hound where both partners are on their knees and the receiver’s bottom is pushed up and back into the giver’s lap.


    4. Bend Over

    Giver activity: active

    Giving posture: standing

    Acceding donor yoga posture: mountain posture or Tāḍāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Taking posture: on all fours

    Accommodating yoga posture: Downward facing dog or Adho Mukha Śvānāsana

    Bend-Over

    5. Bent Spoons

    Donor activity: active

    Giving posture: lying down

    Acceding donor yoga posture: bent position or Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Recumbent posture: lying down

    Adjacent yoga pose: happy baby pose or Ānanda Bālāsana

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    6. Bodyguard

    Donor activity: active

    Giving posture: standing

    Accessible giver yoga posture: mountain posture or Tāḍāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Taking posture: standing

    Accessible receiving yoga pose: mountain pose with arms raised or Tāḍāsana

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    7. Bodyguard – Elevated

    Donor activity: active

    Giving posture: standing

    Acceding donor yoga posture: mountain posture or Tāḍāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Receiving posture: kneeling

    Accessible yoga pose: Camel pose or Uṣṭrāsana

    Bodyguard-Elevated

    8. Booster Seat

    Donor activity: active

    Giving posture: standing

    Acceding donor yoga posture: mountain posture or Tāḍāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Taking posture: sitting

    Acceding yoga posture: chair posture or Utkaṭāsana

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    9. Bulldog

    Donor activity: active

    Giving posture: standing

    Associated giver yoga posture: chair with prayer posture

    Receiving activity: passive

    Taking posture: on all fours

    Accommodating yoga posture: box posture or Cakravākāsana

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    10. Bulldog – reverse

    Giving attitude: active

    Giving posture: on all fours

    Towards Giving Yoga posture: downward facing dog or Adho Mukha Śvānāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Taking posture: on all fours

    Accommodating yoga posture: box pose or Cakravākāsana

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    To get into the reverse bulldog position, the receiver gets on all fours. The giver positions himself behind the receiver, with his back to the receiver’s back. The encoder squats slightly and enters the receiver from behind. To provide stability and support, the giver can place one or both hands on a surface such as the floor or his own knees. This position allows for deeper penetration and opens up new sensations for both partners.


    11. Bully

    Donor activity: active

    Giving posture: standing

    Accessible giver yoga posture: mountain posture or Tāḍāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Reciprocating posture: kneeling

    Accessible yoga posture: camel pose or Uṣṭrāsana

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    12. Bumper Cars

    Donor activity: active

    Giving posture: on all fours

    Accessing Giver Yoga posture: Cobra posture or Bhujaṅgāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Recumbent posture: lying down

    Accommodating yoga posture: sphinx posture or Sālamba Bhujaṅgāsana

    Bumper-Cars

    A position where the participants lie face down and face away from each other. The upper partner lies over the lower partner. The penetration is reminiscent of bumper cars at a funfair.

    A position in which the upper partner lies face down on top of the lower partner.


    13. Butterfly

    Giving attitude: active

    Giving posture: kneeling

    Accessible Giving Yoga posture: Camel pose or Uṣṭrāsana

    Receiving activity: passive

    Recumbent posture: lying down

    Adjacent yoga pose: happy baby pose or Ānanda Bālāsana

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    A variation of this position is the good old missionary position, where the receiving partner lies on the back and wraps his legs around the top partner. The top partner sits on his knees bent forward and makes thrusting motions into the bottom partner.


    14. Cannonball

    Giving attitude: active

    Giving posture: standing

    Accessible donor yoga posture: mountain posture or Tāḍāsana

    Sensing posture: passive

    Relaxing posture: seated

    Accommodating yoga posture: garland pose or Mālāsana

    Cannonball

    15. Cannonball – Sitting

    Giving attitude: active

    Giving posture: sitting

    Accessible giver yoga posture: chair posture or Utkaṭāsana

    Sensing posture: passive

    Relaxing posture: seated

    Accommodating yoga posture: garland pose or Mālāsana

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    16. Cowboy

    Giving activity: passive

    Giving posture: prone

    Accessible giving yoga posture: corpse posture or Śavāsana

    Receiving activity: active

    Taking posture: kneeling

    Accommodating yoga posture: camel pose or Uṣṭrāsana

    Cowboy

    In the cowboy/girl position, the giver lies on his or her back or sits while the receiving partner leans forward over his or her pelvis and hugs him or her. The receiving partner can either be kneeling or in a squatting position.


    17. Cowboy – Asian

    Giving activity: passive

    Giving posture: prone

    Accessible giving yoga posture: garland posture or Mālāsana

    Receiving activity: active

    Taking posture: seated

    Accommodating yoga posture: corpse pose or Śavāsana

    Cowboy-Asian

    18. Cowboy – reverse

    Giving activity: passive

    Giving posture: prone

    Accessible giving yoga posture: corpse pose or Śavāsana

    Receiving activity: active

    Taking posture: kneeling

    Accommodating yoga pose: camel pose or Uṣṭrāsana

    Cowboy-Reverse

    19. Cowboy – Reverse Asian

    Giving Activity: passive

    Giving posture: prone

    Acceding yoga posture: garland posture or Mālāsana

    Receiving activity: active

    Taking posture: seated

    Accommodating yoga posture: corpse pose or Śavāsana

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    20. Cowboy – Reverse Standing

    Giving Activity: passive

    Giving posture: prone

    Accessible giving yoga posture: corpse pose or Śavāsana

    Receiving activity: active

    Taking posture: standing

    Accommodating yoga posture: chair posture or Utkaṭāsana

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    21. Cowboy – Sideways

    Giving activity: passive

    Giving posture: prone

    Accessible giving yoga posture: corpse posture or Śavāsana

    Receiving activity: active

    Taking posture: on all fours

    Accommodating yoga pose: table pose or Pūrvottānāsana

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    22. Cowboy – Splits

    Giving activity: passive

    Giving posture: prone

    Accessible giving yoga posture: corpse posture or Śavāsana

    Receiving activity: active

    Taking posture: seated

    Accessible yoga posture: side splits or Upaviṣṭha Koṇāsana

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    23. Cowboy – Standing

    Giving activity: passive

    Giving posture: prone

    Accessible giving yoga posture: corpse pose or Śavāsana

    Receiving activity: active

    Taking posture: standing

    Accommodating yoga posture: chair posture or Utkaṭāsana

    Cowboy-Standing

    Last but not least

    Now that you have tried the new anal sex positions, talk to your partner about it. What worked well? What could be improved? Feedback is valuable and can help you improve your sexual experience. It is not about mastering every one of this anal sex positions perfectly, but about having a satisfying and enjoyable sexual experience. Every person and every couple are unique, and there is no “right” or “wrong” way to perform a position, as long as it is safe and pleasurable for you. Keep an open mind, be patient and enjoy the journey!

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