Edge of the Bed Sex Positions

Great sex positions are ones that are comfortable, let you do what you want (by yourself or with partners), and don't take away from your experience of sexual pleasure. Test your sex positions knowledge with our sex positions quiz or read on to learn more about edge of the bed sex positions.

Basic Edge of the Bed Sex Position:

The person being penetrated is at the edge of the bed, with their bum right at the edge, just a little off the bed. The partner doing the penetrating can be on their knees or standing in front of their partner depending on the height of the bed.

Variations of Edge of the Bed Sex Positions:

If you like the idea of this position, think about how it will be most comfortable for you.
The partner being penetrated can be on their back with legs in the air or resting on their partner’s chest or shoulders. They can be on their front with bum facing their partner for easy rear entry. Experiment with the way it feels to raise one leg, the other, or both.
View illustrated edge of the bed sex positions.

Pros of Edge of the Bed Sex Positions:

• In some sense this is a nice “lazy” position for the person on the bed, as they’re comfortable and don’t have to do a lot of moving or supporting.
• Either partner can grab onto the bed for leverage, and it provides a firm support with some give.
• This position can also be good for either or both partner if fatigue is an issue.

Cons of Edge of the Bed Sex Positions:

• One partner is doing most of the work in this position, so it may not be the most equitable of positions.
• The partner not being supported by the bed may want to use pillows for comfort if they are on their knees.