Downward Dog

Downward Dog is a go-to sex position for couples who enjoy rougher, more intense sex with a confident edge. Standard doggy-style starts with one partner braced on their hands and knees and the other firmly positioned behind, but this variation creates an extra-exposed angle that naturally invites dominance, control, and unapologetic dirty talk!

Get into regular doggy-style, then have the receiving partner lower themselves down so their face is resting on the mattress. The person behind them can crank up the spice factor by holding their wrists behind their back, or even placing a hand on the back of their neck to pin them down (the trick is for the penetrating partner to not put too much weight on the receiving partner, and for them to either engage their core to hold themselves up, or to put the bulk of their body weight on their opposite hand instead)! This sex position allows the penetrating partner to dictate pace and pressure from behind while the partner underneath them feels every shift of weight and movement. It’s stable enough for stronger holds, deeper connection, and moments where control is taken, released, then taken again…

To heighten the power dynamic, introduce some restraints like the Sexyland Fluffy Metal Handcuffs! The soft plush lining keeps things comfortable while the sturdy metal material adds a clear sense of restraint and surrender. Securing the receiver’s wrists above their head, behind their back, or to the bed instantly deepens the dynamic, freeing the dominant partner to focus entirely on rhythm, pressure, and presence.

Take your time with this sex position—use pauses, verbal cues, and steady control to build tension before easing back in. Downward Dog isn’t just about the position, it’s about confidence, consent, and fully leaning into who’s in charge…