Looking for new sensations and new angles with your playmate without needing to take an acrobatics course at the gym? The Pretzel Dip sex position is one of the easiest and most common side-entry sex positions.
Today, let’s learn what the Pretzel Dip sex position is, ways both of you can change up how it feels, some tips to get you shooting faster, and when you’re ready, some Pretzel Dip variations to keep the excitement flowing.Â
What is the Pretzel Dip Sex Position?
Providing new angles and new views, the Pretzel Dip sex position is a side-entry gay sex position. That is, one partner’s pelvis will be positioned 90 degrees from the other’s. In a less formal definition, most anal sex positions have your hips in alignment; your stomach faces either your partner’s back or your partner’s own stomach. In a side-entry sex position, someone’s stomach will face their partner’s outer hip.
To get into the Pretzel Dip sex position, specifically:
- The bottom lies on their side, lying on one hip.
- The top kneels over the bottom’s lower knee, taking care to not kneel over the top of both.
- The bottom lifts up their upper leg.
- The top crawls in, fitting their own thigh in-between the bottom’s two legs as they make space for themselves to slide inside the bottom’s now-spread legs.Â
- If the bottom has flexible hips and back, the bottom can then turn towards their playmate. If not, to help protect the back, we recommend the bottom continues to face their upper body towards the direction they originally were facing on their side.Â
While it might take a few tries to perfect the angles, the Pretzel Dip is relatively easy to understand. If both lovers’ bodies align for this position, it can become an easy favorite that gets pulled out often as a switch-up on the traditional hips-aligned sex positions.Â
How the Top Can Affect the Pretzel Dip Sex Position
While the top’s base position has them kneeling, straddling the bottom’s straight leg, the top still has a lot of potential to change how the Pretzel Dip feels for everyone involved.
Key ways the top can change up how this gay sex position feels:
- The top can lean further in or out. Leaning inwards will push the bottom’s leg further towards their own head, requiring more flexibility from the bottom. (It can also make the p-spot earlier to reach!) Leaning away reduces that stretching requirement, making it more comfortable for the bottom to maintain.
- The top can rest their butt on their feet, or they can maintain a lifted kneeling position. This lifted kneeling position can get exhausting after a while, but it offers more room for longer, deeper thrusting. To get a break, the top can rest their butt on their own feet, but they’ll need to transition to smaller, grinding-like thrusts for a bit while they do.
- If the top moves their knee closer to the bottom’s own shaft, the bottom can grind up against the top’s knees for hands-free stimulation. Add a bit of lube to make this even more pleasurable, offering simultaneous, hands-free potential for both of you.
- Use their hands to provide extra pleasure. If you’re on a semi-firm surface, the top may be able to keep their balance without using their hands. If that’s the case, the top’s hands can be free to touch or stroke their playmate, helping everyone shoot off at the same time.
- While not physical, the Pretzel Dip sex position gives the top a fantastic vantage point of the bottom’s body. This can be a great position to inspire some dirty talk, so if the top is thinking of some compliments as they try to maintain control, it’s a great time to make sure your playmate knows about them. 😉
How the Bottom Can Affect the Pretzel Dip Sex Position
How the bottom positions themselves can drastically change how the Pretzel Dip sex position feels for both partners. At first glance, it might look like the bottom is “stuck” in one place, but once you’re in the position, you’ll find that you have a lot more movement than you originally expected.
Some key ways that the bottom can modify how the Pretzel Dip works:
- The bottom can lie more on their back or lie more on their side. Changing the position of your upper body will also change the position of your hips, changing where the top’s shaft will pound your insides.
- The bottom can choose a lying-down position or to stay upright, supporting more of their upper body with their arms. A more upright position will make it easier for the top to lean in for passionate make-out sessions. Lying all the way down will give the bottom full use of their hands, though, making it easier to touch themselves or their lover.
- Using their powerful legs, they can actively pull their hips off the bed and onto the top’s shaft. By pushing downwards on the top’s thigh, the bottom’s thigh can lift their hips off the bed. For power bottoms or adventurous lovers, this offers you the chance to show off and take control of the action.
Tips for the Pretzel Dip Sex Position
Now you both know how you can change up the sensations in Pretzel Dip by doing a few adjustments on your own end. Here are some overall tips for making the Pretzel Dip sex position the best it can be:
- Don’t be afraid to try the other side. Turns out, we have two sides! Your prostate can lean a little more one way, or your lover’s shaft can be curved “just a little” to one side. If you’re following the tips above and not seeing the stars you want to, don’t be afraid to swap to the bottom’s other side. It might be a better fit.
- Experiment with where you do the Pretzel Dip sex position. You’re probably going to want a softer surface for this position; it can leave the bottom’s lower hip pressing pretty firmly into wherever you’re playing. However, if you go too soft, it can be hard for the top to get enough purchase for deep penetration, so if your bed isn’t providing the best sensations when you start, consider a new spot (or go for a firm surface and place a folded towel under the bottom’s hip!).
Pretzel Dip Sex Positions Variations
Love the Pretzel Dip sex position? Maybe you like the idea of it, but you think a few changes could make it even better for your anatomy? If so, let us introduce you to a few variations on the Pretzel Dip sex position.
If you want more sex positions ideas, check out our flatiron guide.
Camel Style Sex Position
The Camel Style takes the Pretzel Dip and removes some of the flexibility requirements. As both partners lie down, there’s a lot more room for the bottom’s leg, reducing how “crunched up and twisted” the bottom can feel in Pretzel Dip. This also impacts the tilt of the hips, too, though, and some people may find that the Camel Style hits their p-spot less reliably than the Pretzel Dip. However, for people looking for a more comfortable Pretzel Dip sex position variation, the Camel Style can be a good fit.
A Quick Tip: With everyone lying down, Camel Style offers more leniency with the hands. Either partner can use their hands to touch a playmate or stroke the bottom’s shaft. Plus, a few modifications to this gay sex position can have feet and toes near each other’s faces, perfect for those always seeking their next chance for up-close piggy playin’.
Deckchair Sex Position
Named for how well this would work on any given deck chaise lounger, the Deckchair position maintains most of the “vibes” of the Pretzel Dip but without the torso twist on the bottom. This can be great if the bottom’s back simply feels better without that twist in it. With the legs pulled up towards the bottom’s knees, you also get deeper penetration without trying too hard, making for a quick way to switch up sensations without a large, complicated game of Twister on your limbs.
A Quick Tip: For most, it’ll be easiest to hit the p-spot the further the bottom’s knees go back towards their shoulders. Experiment with deeper stretches for easier p-spot access, but be careful not to pull any muscles!
Straddle Pretzel Dip Sex Position Variation
Does your bottom have flexibility gains they’ve been dying to show off? Does the idea of bending the bottom like an actual pretzel sound hot? If so, you might like the Straddle variation of the Pretzel Dip. In it, instead of leaving their legs comfortably wrapped around the top, the bottom intentionally spreads them out to the side of the top’s body as if they’re trying to do a gymnastic split while the top pushes inside.
A Quick Tip: As soon as we said “splits”, you should have known there was some risk to this one. Not everybody can do the splits – and that’s okay! If your bottom can, make sure their muscles are warmed up and ready to go before attempting this variation. With the top’s body weight reinforcing the “splits”, it can be easier to pull a muscle than if the bottom were stretching their splits on the floor.
High and Tight Sex Position
Think of the High and Tight as a side-entry sex position you can do with the help of an elevated surface. Instead of simply lying on the bed, the High and Tight supports that spontaneous, gotta-have-it-now sex with a setup that can utilize any sturdy surface near the top’s hip height. In it, the bottom lies on their side on the surface and shoves that booty out towards the edge of the surface. The top simply then slides inside. The beauty of this adventurous-feeling Pretzel Dip sex position variation is in its simplicity!
A Quick Tip: By now, you already know that you need a sturdy table to pull this off. Don’t forget about the intensity of this position though. With the bottom’s legs squeezed together, penetration can feel tight. While this can feel amazing for everybody involved, make sure penetration goes slower than usual to avoid stretching that hole too quickly around the top’s shaft.
Splitting Bamboo Sex Position
The Splitting Bamboo sex position requires more flexibility than the traditional Pretzel Dip. After getting into the Pretzel Dip, the bottom then straightens their top leg, instantly requiring more hamstring flexibility than the base position. Straightening the leg offers more space between the bottom’s legs, making for deeper penetration than the traditional Pretzel Dip.Â
A Quick Tip: That hamstring stretch is no joke for the bottom! Make sure the bottom’s body is warmed up and capable of such a deep stretch. If not, the top may not be able to press the bottom’s leg as far forward, and you may not get the deeper penetration you’re looking for.Â
Pole Position
We left one of the most unique variations of the Pretzel Dip sex position for last: the Pole Position. It requires you both to swap places, but if you love asymmetrical positioning that allows the bottom to grind against the top for added stimulation, the Pole position maintains all of that enjoyment. Plus, it’s definitely less exhausting than the Pretzel Dip position, making it easier for marathon sessions when you want something simple.
A Quick Tip: This throwback to Reverse Cowboy means the bottom may be bending the top’s shaft in a way that’s a bit…precarious. Make sure you’re cognizant of where the top’s shaft is to avoid coming down on it the wrong way. We don’t want any injuries here – especially there.
An Oral Option: The Peepshow
In case you want to play with different holes, we’re giving the Peepshow sex position an honorable mention. This oral sex position sees the blowjob receiver on their side, making for different sensations than your standard upright BJ positions.
A Quick Tip: Going for long, deep strokes can be difficult in the Peepshow position. After all, the bottom’s head is resting on the top’s thigh. If the giver’s throat can support it, you might find it easier for the receiver to do the thrusting. Or, if you’re working with an impressive skill set, just stay deep and swallow around the shaft to work your magic.Â