Doggy style has emerged as the UK's most effective sex position for achieving orgasm, according to a new survey by Superdrug Online Doctor. Nearly half of Brits (47%) say it's their go-to position, and it reportedly delivers the fastest climax for 21% of men and 14% of women, who cite its intensity and physical stimulation as the winning combination.
Why Women Prefer Doggy Style
Women's enthusiasm for doggy style centers on its ability to stimulate the G-spot. One woman on Reddit shared: 'It gives me the most intense G-spot stimulation of any position.' Another added: 'Hits some great spots.' The position also offers easy access to other pleasure centers, as one woman explained: '[It] feels amazing, my clit is available for stimulation, I love my hips grabbed in doggy… I also love the feel of the balls slapping my p**sy in doggy and hair pulling is optimal.'
Another echoed: 'Feels amazing, he hits all my good spots, I like feeling his balls slap against my p**sy, he can pull my hair or grab my hips or learn down and kiss my shoulders/back, whisper nasty things in my ear, grab handfuls of my a**, reach around and play with my clit… what’s not to love?'
Understanding the G-Spot
Sex expert Gigi Engle previously told Metro how to find the G-spot, which she describes as 'the back end of the clitoris, more specifically the structural intersection of the vagina, the urethral sponge, and the clitoris.' She explained: 'The clit actually reaches inside the body back towards the anus, and you can find it by hooking up with your fingers behind the pubic bone and feeling for a walnut textured area, that’s the spot.' In doggy style, the penis is likely to rub against this area, making it highly orgasmic.
Women also appreciate the angle and depth. One said: 'The angle of penetration is just right. It’s deep but not too deep. I feel exposed. I love when my tits jiggle from his thrusting, and it’s a hot sensation.'
Men's Perspective: Control and Visuals
Men's reasons for favoring doggy style differ slightly, focusing on control and visual stimulation. One man wrote: 'It’s easy to achieve balls-deep penetration in that position.' Another shared: 'Men like doggy because we are in control of the pace, how deep we are going, how hard.' A third explained: 'Someone bent over like that and me f**king them is not me having sex with them, it’s me f**king them while they take it. It’s raw, dominating and hot.'
Visual elements also play a role. One man mentioned: 'Seeing myself going in and out of you is probably the biggest plus for me.' Another admitted: 'I loved doggy style in front of the mirror, we called it “the finisher”… just seeing her beautiful a** bounce up and down on me really made me cum so quickly.'
The Hidden Risk of Doggy Style
Despite its popularity, doggy style is also the riskiest position. A recent Lovehoney study found that more than half of Brits sustained a sex injury while in this position, with wrist injuries and carpet burns being the most common. Annabelle Knight, Lovehoney's psychosexual therapist, said: 'The giver needs to be careful where they’re placing their weight to avoid straining the receiver’s wrists.' She recommends 'maintaining an upright posture instead of resting down on the receiver will relieve that pressure,' and suggests the receiver 'can then rest on their forearms instead.' To avoid friction burns, she advises sticking to the bed or placing a soft blanket underneath.
