12 Best Sex Positions to Stimulate the G-Spot, Recommended by Sex Experts
Plus, how to make each move even hotter.
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TO QUOTE THE infamous John Mayer (he's ...cool now, ok?), your partner’s body is a wonderland, and there's no place more legendary and mysterious than the G-spot. Named after the German gynecologist who discovered it, Ernest Grafenberg, the G-spot is said to be a walnut-sized patch of tissue located at an upward, curved angle inside the vagina, near the back of the pubic bone. Most people think of the G-spot as an individual organ, but it’s more likely “the internal parts of the clitoris,” says Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT, sex therapist and author of She Comes First.
Contrary to popular belief, the clitoris isn’t just the small nub you see at the top of the vulva. That’s the clitoral glans, says Kerner, which, like the glans or the head of the penis, is the most sensitive part of the clitoris. But just as the penis has a shaft, so does the clit, he explains. It's just inside the vagina. And instead of a single “shaft,” the internal part of the clitoris is split into two “legs” (like a wishbone) made of erectile tissue. “Those legs wrap around the entrance to the vagina, and they also rub against the urethral sponge, which is the G-spot,” says Kerner.
How to Find the G-Spot
Generally speaking, the G-spot is located around two inches inside the vaginal canal on the anterior (front) wall, but the actual placement differs from person to person, which is why it can be so difficult to find. So, before you go poking around with your penis, explore the area with your hands. During outercourse (a.k.a. foreplay), insert a finger or two into your partner’s vagina and curve it upwards in a “come here” motion toward the anterior wall of the vaginal canal, says Carol Queen, PhD, sex educator, staff sexologist at Good Vibes, and author of The Sex & Pleasure Book. (If your partner is lying down, think of the anterior wall as the “vaginal ceiling.”)
And this may seem obvious, but make sure your partner is properly aroused before you start fingering them to find their G-spot. Arousal creates natural lubrication in the vagina, which will make the friction and pressure from your fingers feels pleasurable, not painful, says Queen. You can also lube up your fingers before inserting them, she adds, if you and your partner are worried about vaginal dryness (which can be caused by many totally normal things, including perimenopause and menopause).
Best Sex Positions for G-Spot Stimulation
Many people think that the best positions for G-spot stimulation are also the best for deep penetration, and while there may be some overlap, if you want to hit the G-spot, going super deep just means “the penis will slide right on past,” Queen says. Instead, try sex positions that allow for shallow, fast thrusts, says Kerner, as these will help you create the friction needed to stimulate the G-spot. The experts recommend these 13 best sex positions:
At Men’s Health, we aim to describe sexual experiences as inclusively as possible. While the positions on this list have traditionally been associated with penis-in-vagina sex, they can be adapted by couples of all genders and sexual orientations and identities. We encourage readers to modify any position to suit their bodies, preferences, and needs. To avoid making assumptions about gender or anatomy, we use non-gendered language throughout this article. The “giving partner” or “giver” refers to the partner doing the penetrating, whether with a penis, a strap-on, or even fingers. The “receiving partner” or “receiver” refers to the partner being penetrated vaginally.
Standing Dragon
How to: The giver stands and enters the receiver from behind as they pose on all fours on the edge of the bed and arch their back to lift their buttocks.
Benefits: “Doggy style is a great position to naturally stimulate the G-spot,” says Kerner. This standing variation allows you to mix things up, adding an adventurous twist to the classic position.
Hot tip: “You want to establish a good consistent [thrusting] rhythm so there's really the buildup of the kind of friction that stimulates the G-spot and the internal structures of the clitoris,” says Kerner.
Cowgirl
How to: The giving partner lies down on the bed, and the receiving partner straddles them, lowering down onto their penis or strap-on. Then, the receiver "rides" the giver.
Benefits: “Shallower positions,” like cowgirl and its variations tend to be especially good for G-spot stimulation, says Queen. Plus, the giver is a perfect position to thrust upward, which will hit the front wall of the receiver's vagina where the G-spot is.
Hot tip: You can also try reverse cowgirl for G-spot stimulation, depending on which way the giving partner's penis curves, says Queen, as “most penises have at least a little bit of curve to them.” For example, a downward-curving penis will hit the G-spot better in reverse cowgirl than the traditional position.
The Captain
How to: The receiving partner lies on their back and raises their legs in the air. Kneeling, the giver holds the receiver’s ankles and spreads their legs into a V shape before entering them.
Benefits: “It's pretty hard to stimulate the G-spot in the missionary position,” says Kerner, so most giver-on-top positions are out. But because the giver's torso is upright here, they have enough leverage to perform shallow, upward thrusts against the front vaginal where, where the G-spot is located.
Hot tip: At least 80 percent of people with vulvas cannot orgasm from vaginal penetration alone, per a 2018 study. G-spot stimulation can certainly help fix that, but for 36 percent of women, clitoral stimulation is necessary to orgasm during intercourse. You can—and should—incorporate clit stimulation into a sex position whenever possible, but this one makes it super easy. Either partner can stimulate the clit with their hands or a small vibrator. (Our friends at Women's Health recommend Lelo's Lily 3 for partnered sex.)
Flatiron
How to: The receiver lies face down on the bed with their knees slightly bent and hips slightly raised. For comfort, and to increase the angle of their hips, they can place a pillow under their lower abs. The giver enters them from behind and keeps their weight off the receiver’s body with their arms. This position creates a snug fit, making the giver’s shaft feel larger to their partner.
Benefits: “If the receiving partner is on their stomach and the giving partner is coming in from behind, then the G-spot is at the base and you can really provide both pressure and friction,” says Kerner.
Hot tip: If you're having trouble hitting the G-spot in this position, slide either a regular pillow or a sex pillow under the receiver's hip to change the angle of penetration, Queen says. Tilting the pelvis up so that the small of the back is lower than the vaginal opening might allow for a bit more pressureful stroking of the G-spot, she explains.
The Lazy Man
How to: The giver places pillows behind their back and sits on the bed with legs outstretched. The receiving partner straddles the giver’s waist with their feet on the bed. They then bend their knees to lower themselves onto the giver, using one hand to direct the shaft in. Just by pressing on the balls of their feet and releasing, they can raise and lower themselves on the giver’s penis or dildo as slowly or quickly as they please.
Benefits: This is another cowgirl variation that allows for shallow, upward thrusts ideal for G-spot stimulation, says Queen.
Hot tip: The receiving partner can grind their pelvis against the giver's, allowing for natural clitoral stimulation along with G-spot stimulation. Meanwhile, both partners can take advantage of this intimate position by kissing, as well as caressing the breasts, butt, and other erogenous zones.
Spoon
How to: Both partners lie on their sides facing the same direction, with the giver in back. The receiving partner bends their knees and pushes their rear back toward the giver for easier access to their vagina. Adjusting the lean of your bodies will vary the angle of entry and help with rocking and thrusting.
Benefits: “Coming in from behind in a side-by-side position is also a great way of stimulating the G-spot,” Kerner says.
Hot tip: Because the front of the receiver's body is fully open, the giver can easily stimulate their nipples and/or clitoris for added pleasure. The receiver can also stimulate their own clitoris in this position if they'd prefer.
Open-Legged Spoon
How to: From the spoon position above, the receiving partner lifts their top leg and drapes it backward over the penetrating partner's hips.
Benefits: This is another side-by-side position that allows for G-spot stimulation and may be more comfortable than the original spoon position depending on partners' bodies. (Remember, the location of the G-spot and the way a penis curves are different for every body!)
Hot tip: This position allows for deep penetration, but focus on fast, shallow thrusts for G-spot stimulation. Partners can add in nipple and clit stimulation to this position similar to what they enjoyed with the spoon position.
Squatting Cowgirl
How to: In this variation of cowgirl, the receiving partner straddles the giving partner, with the soles of their feet planted on either side of the giver's torso.
Benefits: The receiver's feet placement creates a pelvic tilt that can provide easier access to their G-spot, especially if the giver's penis curves upwards, says Queen. (If it curves downwards, try this position facing the other way.)
Hot tip: The giver can also grab their partner by the hips to help lift them up and push them down on their penis or strap-on, allowing for more intense stimulation. (This also does some of the receiver's work for them, since this position can be a bit of a quad and glute workout.)
Happy Baby Pose
How to: The receiving partner assumes the “happy baby” pose, a yoga position where they lie on their back, bend their knees into their chest, and grip the outer edges of their feet, like, well, a happy baby. Then, the giver enters them from a kneeling position.
Benefits: This position not only allows for G-spot stimulation with shallow, upward thrusts, but it’s also ideal for clit stimulation. With one hand, the giving partner can stimulate their clitoris, and with their other free hand, they can hold onto the receiver's thigh for support (as shown).
Hot tip: This is another position where a pillow might come in handy to tilt the hips for better G-spot access.
Oral at an Angle
The real issue with internal stimulation is that the G-spot is located at an upward angle, behind the pubic bone region. This makes reaching it with your penis difficult. In fact, Queen goes as far to say that "intercourse is not the best place to discover G-spot sensation." So, if you and your partner are having trouble finding their sweet spot, try this oral sex position.
How to: The receiving partner lies down on their back with their knees bent. The giving partner kneels between the receiver's legs, using their fingers, a G-spot wand, like the Njoy Pure Wand, to stimulate their partner internally. Then, the giver combines this internal stimulation with external stimulation by sucking and/or licking the clitoris.
Benefits: Using a sex toy specifically designed for G-spot stimulation increases your odds of sexually satisfying your partner, which can be a huge benefit if enjoy watching someone else experience pleasure. Plus, if neither partner has a penis or wants to wear a strap-on, this position presents a G-spot stimulating solution.
Girl on Fire
How to: Girl on Fire is similar to classic cowgirl. But instead of the receiver leaning forward or remaining upright, they lean back, placing their hands on either side of the giver's body for support.
Benefits: Leaning back tilts the pelvic forward, which can provide better G-spot stimulation, depending on the curve of the giver's penis, Queen says.
Hot tip: While the receiving partner is leaning back, the giving partner has two free hands, at least one of which can (read: should) be stimulating their clitoris.
Spider
How to: Both partners begin seated on the bed with legs toward one another, arms back to support themselves. Then, the receiver inches closer to the giver until contact is made. The receiving partner’s hips will be between the giving partner’s spread legs, their knees bent and feet outside of the giver’s hips and flat on the bed. Now, both partners rock back and forth together.
Benefits: This is another shallow position, and because the receiver is on top, they can move their hips up and down or grind against the giver's pelvis, whatever will best stimulate their G-spot.
Hot tip: Once again, the receiving partner is leaning back, so the giving partner should know what to do to make this position feel even better. (Hint: Stimulate their clit.)
Lindsay Geller is the Lifestyle Director at Women’s Health, where she oversees the Life, Sex & Love, and Relationships sections on WomensHealthMag.com and the Mind section of Women's Health magazine. When she's not writing or editing articles about the latest dating trends and pop culture phenomenons, she's usually watching reality TV or playing with her dog, Lucille (Go Fetch That) Ball.
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