--- title: "23 anal sex positions to try" description: "anal sex positions: instructions for unusual sex positions for anal sex. Have a look and be inspired." url: https://gay-blog.tomrockets.com/en/sex-positions-23-anal-to-try/ date_published: 2023-07-01 date_modified: 2026-05-08 --- # 23 anal sex positions to try You’ve decided to try something new and explore new ****[anal sex positions](https://gay-blog.tomrockets.com/en/anal-sex-positions-for-gays/ "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](https://gay-blog.tomrockets.com/en/fucking-anal/ "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 Accessible yoga posture: Half Boat Posture or Ardha Nāvāsana The [passive partner](https://gay-blog.tomrockets.com/en/anal-sex-bottom/ "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 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 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 --- ### **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 --- ### **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 --- ### **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 --- ### **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 . --- ### **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 --- ### **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 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 --- ### **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 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 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 --- ### **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 --- ### **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 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 --- ### **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 --- ### **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 --- ### **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 --- ### **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 --- ### **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 --- ### **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 ## 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!