If you’ve invested in the best sex swings, you need the best sex swing positions to put them to good use. The best sex toys for men and sex toys for women intensify pleasure in a variety of fun and different sex positions. Of course, there’s a steeper learning curve with sex swings. Nipple clamps, anal beads, and cock rings are pretty intuitive, but finding the right rhythm and setup for doorway sex swing positions takes some practice.
Luckily, this app is a lot of fun. Sex swings are a great way to spice things up no matter the arrangement, whether it's gay sex positions or the best sex positions for women. In fact, Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES, says it's her number one gift for newlyweds.
“I love giving lovers this fun toy to try for their sex life,” she says. But before you go all-in, learn the basics of how to use a toy and the best sex swinging positions to put your newfound knowledge to good use.
What is Sex Swing?
A sex swing, also called a sling, is a type of sex furniture that partners can use to suspend themselves during intercourse or sexual activity. They can hang from a door, the ceiling, or be free-standing. They also vary in material, with rope, leather, and fiber being the most popular. They provide support that allows you to try a wider range of positions and add a playful element to sex.
“Some people use sex swings to address mobility issues,” says Dr. Jess O’Reilly, sexologist and host of the podcast Sex With Dr. Jess, because sex swings take pressure off knees, hips, and other joints. “Others use them for bondage and kink play.”
If you're looking for something new, a sex swing can add fun and sex appeal to different sex positions. Think of door sex swing positions as the gateway to hotter 69 sex positions, missionary sex positions, and Kivin oral sex.
How to Use a Sex Swing
Because there are different types of sex swings on the market, there are a variety of ways to use them, so it’s best to do your research before purchasing a sex swing so you get one that works for you. You want to make sure it “fits your space, supports enough combined body weight, and has a design that works with your goals,” says Angie Rowntree, founder and director of Sssh.com. Also, due to the nature of the industry, many sex swings come with bondage-style restraints, but Rowntree assures that BDSM elements are not a requirement to enjoy a sex swing.
Because there is such a wide range of sex swings in production, Rowntree says there really is no “one size fits all” script on how to use a sex swing. “We recommend following the manufacturer's instructions for set up, use, and maintenance to ensure maximum safety and lots of fun,” he says.
No matter what type of swing, always start with a test drive. “If you're both complete newbies to swinging, don't feel the need to rush into it,” says Rowntree. Pay attention to how your body feels on the seat and bolsters, experiment with which positions feel most arousing, see what levels of support or movement work best, and then go from there.
15 Best Sex Swing Positions
Butterfly
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The receiving partner lies on their back on the swing with their legs wide apart, their upper back and hips supported by the swing straps. The giving partner sits or kneels between the receiving partner’s legs for easy access to perform oral sex. “This position provides excellent support for the receiving partner, allows for deep penetration and a variety of angles, and it’s easy for the giving partner to control the speed and intensity,” explains Dr. Rachel Needle.
Difficulty: Medium
“If standing, this position requires balance and strength from the practitioner,” Needle advises.
Swinging Doggy Style
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“This position allows for deep penetration; it fully supports the receiving partner, which reduces tension on the body; and it gives the giving partner easy access to control the speed and depth,” says Needle. The receiving partner lies face down on the sex swing, with their torso and hips supported by the straps. Their legs can be on the floor or in the swing straps, knees bent. The giving partner then stands or kneels behind the receiving partner to penetrate from behind.
Difficulty: Low
You will need to play with the height for comfortable access.
Suspended missionary
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This is a different way to simulate the missionary position. The receiving partner lies on their back on the swing with their legs either wrapped around the giving partner or suspended in the air. The giving partner then stands in front of the swing and uses their hands to hold the receiving partner as they thrust in and out.
Difficulty: Low
Finding the right height and angle can take some finesse, says Dr. Melissa Fogel.
Flying Cowgirl
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The receiving partner sits upright in the swing across the giving partner's lap so that they are face to face. If mobility permits, the receiving partner can wrap his or her legs around the giving partner's waist, while the penetrating partner's feet are on the floor for balance and support. “The receiving partner has control over the rhythm and depth,” Fogel says. “It's great for experimenting with different movements and different angles.”
Difficulty: Medium
“The receiving partner needs some core strength and balance,” Fogel says. Plus, “the giving partner may need to support the receiving partner’s weight, depending on the swing’s setup,” he adds.
Wheelbarrow
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The receiving partner lies face down on the sex swing with their hands on the floor and their torso or hips supported by the swing. The giving partner grasps the receiving partner's hips and penetrates from behind, in and out or in a circular grinding motion. “Work with what feels good for your body and is physically safe,” says Rowntree. “Make sure you have a soft 'landing area' in case your swing session succumbs to gravity.”
Difficulty: Hard
This requires strength from both partners, but especially from the receiving partner, because the core and arms are activated. It can be difficult for the receiving partner to enjoy the pleasure while trying to maintain a firm stance.
Buffet
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Don't ignore oral when making the best sex swing positions. “Take turns enjoying various facesitting positions on the swing,” says Rowntree. The giver can lie face down on the swing with their torso supported, while the recipient can get on their face and hold onto the strap for support.
Difficulty: Low
The giving side is supported by the swing while the receiving side is standing, so as long as the swing fully supports the giving side, not much effort is required here.
69
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This classic sex position is easier and hotter on a sex swing, says O'Reilly. One partner lies on his back in the swing, feet supported by stirrups and torso by straps. The other places his genitals over his partner's face while they simultaneously perform oral sex.
Difficulty: Low
“You have space underneath you (unlike a mattress) and you don't have to worry about how much weight you're putting on your partner's body,” O'Reilly says.
push me
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One partner lies facedown on a swing, with stirrups supporting their ankles and straps supporting their upper body. The penetrating partner stands behind them, using the swing to play with penetration. “You can try new angles on a swing and use that for momentum and movement,” O'Reilly says. “The prone partner may need to relinquish control—with consent, of course.”
Difficulty: Medium
Additional balance may be required from the giving side.
Two Bugs
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Both partners lie on their backs with the penetrative partner on top. This position works best with one of the more cushioned swings, O'Reilly recommends. “You can always add blankets and pillows as needed.”
Difficulty: Low
“You don't have to move around much or strain yourself; you can enjoy more subtle sensations by using the momentum and motion of the swing,” O'Reilly says.
Eagle spread
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One partner lies on the swing with their legs and arms extended. The other partner adds restraints and can take any position they want, “from playing with kinky objects to simply jumping on top and riding,” O'Reilly says.
Difficulty: Hard
“This takes planning. Sex toys and bondage may require more preparation in terms of communication, boundary-setting, and emotional safety,” O'Reilly says.
Lotus
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The penetrating partner sits on the swing, feet flat on the floor, then the receiving partner sits on them so they're face to face. “Both partners begin to swing back and forth in a rhythm that works best for them,” explains Raquel Van Loon, LCPC, Clinical Partner at Modern Intimacy. “This is an incredibly intimate position, and maintaining eye contact helps increase intimacy.”
Difficulty: Medium
“It can be difficult to adjust and thrust during intercourse in this position because you're high off the ground,” says Van Loon.
Windmill
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The penetrator stands behind the receiver, who is leaning forward with one of his legs attached to the swing. The penetrator helps lift that leg and intervenes, almost like a scissor position. The receiver holds the straps with both arms.
Difficulty: Hard
It requires flexibility, balance and strength, but it is a rewarding position.
Bear Hug
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This is a version of the fantasy standing sex position popularized in movies, where the man holds the woman against a wall with his arms and penetrates her. The straps support the owner's thighs, but can also be wrapped around the standing partner, making it last longer.
Difficulty: Medium
It takes some strength, but “anything where you can be face to face with your lover will be relatively easy because you can see them,” says Lovers magazine sex expert Marla Renee Stewart, MA.
The abuser
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Strap the receiving partner into the swing with her thighs held or tied to the swing straps and her arms held or tied to the upper straps. The penetrator stands behind and grasps the vulva owner's breasts for support, then enters from behind—one hand on the nipples and the other on the clitoris.
Difficulty: Medium to Hard
The receiver is strapped in. Holding your hands above your head can be tiring and the strap supports can become painful after a while.
Fidget Spinner
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Note: This requires a rotating sex swing. The penis owner (or a strap-on sex partner) lies on the floor under the sex swing while the recipient leans back against the swing and puts her legs in the stirrups so her body is supported at both ends. The recipient then lowers herself onto the penetrator and carefully turns around.
Difficulty: Hard
It takes strength and coordination for the partner on top to turn, but it's a fun position once mastered.