The Spoon Position

Updated: JULY 26, 2021

The spoon sex position is a rear-entry position in which both partners lay on their sides, front to back. The receiving partner lays with their back to the penetrating partner. The position can be used for vaginal or anal sex. Although this is an excellent intimate position for heterosexual couples, it can also be used by gay and lesbian couples.

This position may also be referred to as spoons, classic spoon, spooning, or saucy spoons.

diagram of the spoon sex position - spoon sex position is a rear entry position in which both partners lay on their sides, front to back.

More About The Spoon Position

The spoon position is an excellent sex position for couples trying to ease into rear entry sex. The angle of penetration is perfect for stimulating pleasure buttons like the G-spot and prostate. It also makes stimulating the clitoris or penis of the receiving partner much easier. This is an excellent position for a variety of bodies and doesn't require a tremendous amount of mobility which makes it more accessible than many other positions.