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The 9 Best Sex Pillows You Can Buy in 2025, According to Sex Experts
A little lift can go a long way

From store bought lubricant to suppositories, sex swings to suction toys, there is no shortage of pleasure aids designed to make your sex feel even better. But there’s an often overlooked one that can be especially useful for people who are different sizes than their partner, as well as those with any mobility or strength limitations: sex pillows.
Sex pillows — sometimes known as sex wedges — are pillows, wedges, and cushions that are designed to support your body, help you get into various sex positions, and aid in overall comfort, explains Carly S., a New-York based fat activist, pleasure expert, and sex educator who helps people of all sizes, genders, and sexualities embrace their bodies for more pleasurable lives.
Made out of a foam that is far more firm and dense than the pillows on your bed, these products won’t sink under your body weight the way that a feather pillow will, she explains.
‘They literally hold up your weight so neither you or your partner have to do so,’ she says. This is huge, given that it’s pretty hard to enjoy the naked person (or people!) in front of you when your joints are achy, forehead is dripping sweat, or neck is strained.
To make it easy for you, we put together this list of the best sex pillows, each highlighted for the quality that makes it stand out.
What to Consider When Buying a Sex Pillow
Filling
There are two types of sex pillows: foam and inflatable. Made from a dense foam that can withstand your body weight, foam sex pillows excel at supporting the weight of multiple people, no matter their body weight or size. However, they can also be big and bulky, which can take up a lot of space in a small bedroom.
Inflatable pillows, on the other hand, are much less dense. They can still provide plenty of support, but usually they are less optimal for large bodies and group sex. Unlike bulky wedge or ramp sex pillows, however, inflatable pillows can be deflated and put away in storage. They're great for travel to help spice things up on your next holiday.
Case
‘Most sex pillows come outfitted with a waterproof case, so you don't have to worry about getting lubricant or body fluids on them,’ says Carly. Others, however, have zip-off slips that can be easily thrown in the washing machine. While easy clean-up is always a win, it’s especially important if you’re into water sports, your or your partner(s) squirt, or if you’re planning to use the same sex pillow with multiple partners.
Shape
‘Sex pillows come in a range of shapes and sizes,’ says Carly. Some even come with multiple parts that you can custom-arrange based on which body parts you need supported within different positions, she explains.
The shape of the sex pillow hugely influences which positions it will benefit, she says. While longer ramps are optimal for doggy style, shorter wedges work better for lifting your hips for oral sex. Meanwhile, spherical and cylindrical options are generally best for supporting the receiver’s lower back during missionary.
‘Some pillows even come with an opening that you can insert a sex toy into, allowing you to engage in some hands-free pleasure,’ says Carly. These options are optimal for solo sex, as well as for from-behind positions.
Size
‘You really want to think about the size of your body in relation to the size of the pillow that you’re shopping for,’ says Carly. If you’re between a smaller size and larger option, she suggests going bigger. ‘When I first bought a sex pillow, I didn't think I needed the bigger size because I could fit on the standard pillow,’ she explains. ‘However, if I'm not exactly in the middle of that pillow I’d roll to the side and have to support my weight which totally defeats the purpose.’
How We Tested the Best Sex Pillows
Here at Men's Health, we take our jobs finding the best sex tech for our readers extremely seriously. It's not all lying down on the job — sometimes it's lying with your arse in the air on the job, or even on your side.
Our sex writers each tested the best sex pillows for material, machine washability, store-ability and size, as well as what positions it helped them to unlock.
We also tapped Men’s Health sex toy columnist Zachary Zane, as well as queer sex educator and regular Men’s Health contributor Gabrielle Kassel, asking them which products deserve a place on our best sex pillow round-up.
We evaluated every option based on value, style, and just how well they worked, making sure that our final list reflects only the best. Continue reading to see which of the best sex pillows made the final cut.





















