When it comes to sex positions, there are the classics that everyone knows like cowgirl and missionary, and then there are sex positions people do without even realizing they have a name. Enter: the prone bone.
The prone bone sex position is a variation of doggy that feels completely natural to move into in the moment. Though it might not necessarily be categorized as a lazy sex position, it’s also not particularly flashy or complicated. The position maximizes comfort and ease, but also delivers orgasmic pleasure in a way that’s hard to beat. (It’s no wonder the position has quickly become a favorite for many people on the internet.)
In the comments of one TikTok video, which named the prone bone as one of 2023’s top sex positions, the comment “Prone bone is the BEST” received almost 13,000 likes. Another user commented on the video stating, “All hail prone bone.” And we’d have to agree.
Below, sex expert Suzannah Weiss explains what the prone bone sex position is, and why it has quickly become a viral sensation.
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Suzannah Weiss is a sex expert and the resident sexologist for Biird, a female-led pleasure brand. She is also the author of “Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject.”
What Is the Prone Bone Sex Position?
The prone bone sex position is a variation of doggy, which you probably already know and love. In the prone bone sex position, “instead of being on your hands and knees, you’re on your stomach, and your partner enters you from behind,” Weiss explains. “Your partner’s body lies flat against yours, so you are wrapped in an embrace.” Sound familiar?
Why Is the Prone Bone Sex Position a Favorite?
For one thing, it’s an easy position to get into. “This position adds a variation to doggy style that’s still easy to assume but allows you to explore different angles and sensations,” Weiss says. It’s also a little bit more intimate than normal doggy style: your bodies are closer together in the prone bone sex position, which makes it easier to touch and kiss.
Perhaps the most important reason the prone bone sex position is a favorite is because it’s great for reaching orgasm. “Many people find the angle of penetration in the prone bone sex position to be pleasurable for G-spot stimulation, and you can also grind against your hand, your partner’s hand, or a toy for clitoral stimulation,” Weiss adds.
How to Get Into the Prone Bone Sex Position
The prone bone is a natural sex position to move into when already in doggy. If you’re on the receiving end, simply lie down on your stomach and lift your butt up for your partner to enter you. “It may help to put a pillow underneath you or spread your legs so it’s easier for your partner to get between them,” Weiss says.
If you’re on top, get into a push-up position over your partner, and enter them from behind. Just note that you don’t have to hold a push-up position the entire time. Feel free to do what feels best for you: you can hover over your partner’s body or move to your elbows.
Prone Bone Sex Position Tips
To get the most out of the prone bone sex position, make sure you’re using lube. Weiss notes this position can be less comfortable if the person on top has a large penis, so lube can help make the experience more enjoyable. Weiss also recommends using a sex toy to enhance the sex position even more. “Try having a toy like Biird’s Evii ($75, originally $90) underneath you that you can grind against for clitoral stimulation,” she recommends.
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Most importantly though, make this position your own. Do what feels good for your and your partner’s body, regardless of our tips and suggestions above. At the end of the day, sex is all about pleasure; make sure to experience it in whatever way that looks for you.
Taylor Andrews (she/her) is the balance editor at PS, specializing in topics relating to sex, relationships, dating, sexual health, mental health, travel, and more. With seven years of editorial experience, Taylor has a strong background in content creation and storytelling. Prior to joining PS in 2021, she worked at Cosmopolitan.
