9 Women on What Doggy Style Feels Like

Lucy Macaroni

Hate to break it to you, but doggy isn't always as cute as this picture. In fact, doggy-style sex, or sex when your partner is entering you from behind, can be a divisive position. Some women say it feels amazing, while others might not be fans of how impersonal it can seem. Far be it from us to tell you what feels good for your body, but in case you're wondering what other women think of this posish, we gotchu:

1. "I love getting fucked from behind mostly because it hits my internal erogenous zones better and more forcefully than any other position. It also feels more animalistic and kinkier than a lot of other positions. I used to find it somewhat dehumanizing when I first started having sex, but then I realized I was kinky and I actually kind of liked that dehumanizing aspect, if played out consensually with a trusted partner." —Kate S., 26

2. "Doggy style is my favourite position. In terms of how it physically feels, I could never reach orgasm from it (I need clitoral stimulation to orgasm, and it's harder for me to touch myself and provide that stimulation in doggy), but I think it still feels amazing. Besides the penetration, the position allows for a lot of physicalities (hair pulling, spanking, etc) that I personally really enjoy. It still has a risqué feel without being too 'out there' for more vanilla guys. Plus everyone's ass looks great in the position. It's the best." —Jill K., 27

3. "With my ex, doggy was the best I’ve ever had. Other guys in the past have done doggy more for themselves, but my ex cared more about how I enjoyed the experience. He knew just what tweaks in doggy would drive me crazy. I found that keeping my legs pretty close to each other when bending over or being on all fours, (basically keeping my butt as high as I could get it) would be very intense and pleasurable and could lead to a penetrative orgasm. What I love most about doggy is how in certain positions it can literally feel like my soul is being banged around. It's also a turn-on how aesthetically pleasing it is for guys." —Gianna V., 22

4. "Doggy style is great when I'm not romantically involved, otherwise I prefer to be facing my partner. There's a disconnect for me during doggy which is why I prefer it casually. In my opinion, it feels less pleasurable just in the fact that position never feels like it caters to me. Personally, I'm uncomfortable orgasming with someone I'm not romantically involved with, so doggy is ideal, I don't have to interact with them as much. I tend to get disappointed when the person I'm having sex with wants that position." —Madisen C., 21

5. "Doggy style to me feels primal and animalistic, raw and sexy. I enjoy it as much as my partner. It gives both me and him (with his long ass arms) access to my clit which is important to me sex position wise. That being said, it’s all about your partner. I can’t say I’ve enjoyed this position as much with someone who doesn’t appreciate and love me." —Kelsey G., 24

6. "My boyfriend loves it because he can go deeper and look at everything, but I find it really impersonal because I’m usually looking just at the bed, and I need eye contact! Physically, it feels good for me, but mentally I really don’t feel anything since there is no personal connection. I do it because my boyfriend likes it but I don’t really care for it. " —Maria K., 21

7. "Doggy style with past partners has been fine; not my favourite, but not a position I dread. With my husband, however, his size is much larger than anyone I’ve ever been with, and this makes it mostly painful. It can be enjoyable for a few moments but not when my cervix is getting destroyed." —Bailey F., 20

8. "For me it feels the best and the one position I feel most sexy. I can show off my body, which makes the moment that much hotter. I also like that it allows for my partner and I to move together, so it's more intense for both of us whether we're laying down or standing. He gets a good view and it hits the spot for me." —Alexcandra B., 24

9. "I don’t like that he can see my butthole and I feel like it’s hard to stay in the right position. Lining up my vagina and the penis and keeping them at the right angle can sometimes make things difficult. That being said, I do like that we both have easy access to the clit that way. " —Jane C., 21

Answers have been lightly edited for clarity.

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