Position of the Week: Cuddle Up

Get close and personal with Cuddle Up. This spooning sex position is ideal for a tighter feel and exploring deep penetration without putting too much demand on either partner.

How?

Both partners lie on their sides, facing the same way. The big spoon can wrap their arms around the little spoon and start kissing their neck or caressing their body while penetrating them from behind.

Why?

Cuddle up lets you get comfortable, close, and incredibly cosy. If the receiving partner has a vulva, they’re going to get direct g-spot stimulation. If they don’t, penetration will still be snug and tight in this intimate position, so even small movements from behind feel amazing.

Try…

Cuddle Up isn’t about going hard and fast. You might need a minute to get the angles right! So, give each other permission to slow right down and focus on every sensation. Keep your eyes closed and whisper to each other to up the intensity.

Lube will help you slide right in, keeping you both wet for longer. And, if you fancy even more intense climaxes, try orgasm gel.

If you’re the big spoon, and you know the little spoon loves nipple play, start with nipple suckers to heighten sensitivity. Then, try teasing their nipples for as long as possible before you penetrate or touch them more intimately.

Make it even easier

Limited mobility shouldn’t get in the way with this simple, spooning position.

But, if you’re struggling to get the right angle, the little spoon can try bending their top-most knee to shift their leg position up or down the bed. Bring in a pillow to support their knees or head.

For easier access, the giving partner may also need to raise their torso by leaning on their elbow or propping themselves up on a sex position wedge or pillow.

Make it even better

Cuddle Up doesn’t have to be all about penetration. Firstly, it’s incredible for dirty talk, since the intimacy of the position means you can whisper your fantasies right into each other’s ears.

Not only that, but you can use a bullet vibe or wand vibrator to tease any external pleasure points, teasing over the nipples, perineum, or wherever you like.

Whichever spoon you are, if you have a penis, you can use a vibrating cock ring to stimulate your shaft and testicles, and potentially keep you hard for longer. And, if the little spoon has a vulva, this position cries out for a little clit play.

Try a clitoral suction stimulator, or just stick with the magic wand and play with this intensity settings.

Not the position for you?

We're working to make sure that everyone is represented on our website, regardless of who you love, so we'll be using a variety of gender depictions in our Position of the Week posts. This will include straight, gay, lesbian, and gender neutral couples, but all positions will have details in the description of how to make them work for your own relationship dynamic.