charge of the depth and pace of the penetration. You can also begin in Doggie Style, Doggie Angle, or Spooning position and transition to this one easily.
PROS
When her body is in this position, the curve of her rectum is less pronounced, making it easy for her to relax and experience comfortable penetration. He gets a great view of her butt as well as the in-and-out action. He can stroke, massage, squeeze, or spank her butt cheeks, plus he can touch and kiss her back. Tailgate is good for a man with a long penis, since he’ll have the benefit of the maximum length of her rectum in this position. It’s also a great alternative to Doggie Style for a woman who wants a rear-entry position but doesn’t like anal penetration to be too deep or his thrusting to be too vigorous. Like other positions in which he comes from behind, this is an ideal one for indirect G-spot stimulation. This position places him firmly in control, so it works well for men who like to be on top, women who like to surrender, and couples who like to explore dominant/submissive role play.
CONS
Without eye contact or face-to-face communication, this position can feel too detached for some men and women. In the absence of visual contact, a woman can feel especially disconnected from her partner (on the flip side, some women may be excited by the anonymity). Since the position does not afford them much movement, some women may feel too passive and dislike it for that reason. Women with large breasts may find this position less comfortable or difficult to maintain for a long period of time. (Experiment with a pillow under your stomach to make it more comfortable.) Men can’t do a lot of deep or vigorous thrusting, which may mean some can’t reach orgasm in this position.
TRY THESE VARIATIONS!
HORIZONTAL TAILGATE
He begins in the Tailgate position sitting up, and once he has penetrated her, he leans forward so he’s on top of her with his legs kicked out straight (A). This allows for more skin-to-skin contact, and many women like to feel the weight of their partner on top of them. It can also increase their sense of being “taken” by their partner. He can kiss her neck and ears and whisper sweet or naughty things to her (B). There are a few downsides: Horizontal Tailgate may not be feasible if he is a bigger guy and she can’t support his weight on her. Plus, regardless of his size, some women may feel too confined or uncomfortably pinned down. In addition, when he’s lying down over her, he has even less thrusting ability.
OVER THE EDGE
Think of Over the Edge (not shown) as Horizontal Tailgate at the edge of the bed. She lies on her stomach with her head, shoulders, and upper torso hanging over the edge of the bed and her hands planted on the floor. He lies on top of her with his hands also flat on the floor. Both partners may get a head rush (of blood and oxygen) in this position, which, for some, intensifies sexual sensations. Her breasts don’t get squashed in this position, and it might feel less claustrophobic. This works best if your bed is relatively low to the ground.
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Giving It Good
Run your fingers up and down her back; this will make her skin tingle and keep the two of you connected.
Surprise her by dragging an ice cube from her neck all the way down along her spine.
If she likes toys and wants to experience double penetration, slip a slim, flexible dildo inside her vagina, then penetrate her ass.
Drip warm wax on her back while you’re inside her. Choose a candle made especially for sex play; they burn at a very low heat and when the wax melts, it turns into massage oil. (Find these at better sex toy stores.)
If she likes you to play rough, you can hold down her arms, pull her hair, or spank her in this position.
Getting It Good
Reach around and help guide his penis inside you so you can control the initial penetration.
Clitoral stimulation is trickier to achieve when you’re on your stomach, although it’s not impossible.
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