LOVE Positions: The Best Ways to Have Chair Sex

Whether looking to switch up your routine or add a little touch of daring to your sex life, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to ensure an immensely pleasurable experience.

Before we get stuck into things, here’s a quick tip on what precautions to take. Make sure to choose a sturdy chair that’s not on wheels, and ensure that the seat itself is nice and stable. Cushions can also help to make the position more comfortable during longer sessions. Set yourselves up somewhere that you know you won’t be interrupted, then let your body guide you through pleasure.

The best thing about chairs is that they adapt to your needs. One partner can simply sit on the chair whilst the other sits on their lap. If facing one another, you can enjoy intense eye contact, passionate makeout sessions and an added level of intimacy. The atmosphere is completely distinct if the partner on top is facing the other way: the person sitting on their partner’s lap controls play, adding a subtle sub/dom dimension to the experience.

For an even more sensual variation on chair sex, try an adapted cowgirl position. The upper partner can position themselves on either side of their partner’s thighs and place their hands on the back of the chair for added stability, allowing them to adjust movements in order to vary depth.

A bit of advice: make sure you’re as stable as possible, pleasure comes easier when you feel relaxed and secure in your position.

Chair sex is all about excitement and improvisation. It gets you out of bed, shakes up your routine and uses objects that are readily available, but that’s not all.

It also allows for a real closeness. Sitting positions bring partners' bodies close together, favour touching and the exchange of intense eye contact. The angle of penetration is adjusted to favour the G spot or the prostate depending on the position.

There’s also an element of power play that’s present in chair sex. The person sitting down can give in to pleasure, or even take the reins and control the situation. The person on top is often the one who controls the rhythm and intensity. This easily adjustable dynamic is what makes chair sex so exciting, as two romps are never the same.

We’ve already established that the chair is a real source of pleasure but just wait until you bring the right sex toys into the mix, then you’ll be rocking right into seventh heaven.

If you enjoy roleplay, try adding some handcuffs or a blindfold into the mix. If the partner sitting on the chair is deprived of the use of sight or touch, this will allow for the other partner to take control, guaranteeing a sharp uptake in arousal. Don’t forget lube! Some positions require the body to work harder than others, the right lube will make movements more fluid and comfortable.

When you feel like you’ve mastered the basics, it may be time to try out something a little more advanced. The chair isn’t the only thing you can use to create a highly erotic ambiance. Dimmed lighting, lit candles, sexy lingerie… and this everyday object is suddenly transformed into a throne of pleasure.

Why not try adding a mirror into the mix? Simply place it in front of the chair or even beside it for even more visual pleasure. Add a few drops of heating lube or scented lube for an added sensory dimension. For our more adventurous readers, there are some more advanced positions requiring added flexibility that you could give a go: sit on the armrest, raise your legs or put them in the air… there are an incredible amount of variations for you to test your limits.

Chair sex isn’t just an improvised alternative to classic sex in a bed. It’s a way of rediscovering intimacy with your partner, introducing a playful element to sex, and inviting new sensations into the bedroom (or living room…). With a little bit of creativity, a few accessories and a lot of trust, each chair will become witness to your most sensual moments. So, are you ready to look at your furniture a little differently?