Many people consider doggy style their favorite sex position. In fact, A survey conducted in 2025 revealed that nearly 30 percent of adults in the US named doggy style as their top choice, with missionary and cowgirl following closely behind. Experts in the field of sex agree that this position offers numerous physical and emotional benefits.
To recap, doggy style involves the receiving partner being on all fours while the giving partner enters from behind. This classic rear-entry position allows for deeper penetration, which can enhance stimulation of the G-spot or A-spot for those with vulvas, according to Rachel Wright, LMFT, a psychotherapist specializing in sex and relationships and a sex educator for Zumio. For those with penises, doggy style can provide prostate or P-spot stimulation. Despite the receiving partner facing away, the position can still be intimate through thoughtful touches and words, such as kissing your partner’s back or whispering affirmations.
Exploring different variations of doggy style can enhance both physical pleasure and emotional connection. Sarah Tomchesson, a certified sex educator and relationship coach, explains that in long-term relationships, partners may begin to feel overly familiar, resulting in decreased curiosity, risk-taking, and erotic tension. Trying new positions presents an opportunity to introduce novelty and experience new sensations.
While having a favorite position is perfectly fine, experimenting with these 12 doggy style variations can add some excitement:
- Variation 1
- Variation 2
- Variation 3
- Variation 4
- Variation 5
- Variation 6
- Variation 7
- Variation 8
- Variation 9
- Variation 10
- Variation 11
- Variation 12