Position of the Week:
Love Snug

Horny meets hygge with this cuddly, non-penetration position that's perfect for spicing up dreary January. It's hot and snuggly like a heated blanket on a winter morning... it’s Love Snug!

Why?

This position is basically the hygge of sex. It fits beautifully with the Karezza approach; a slow, gentle style of intimacy that prioritizes emotional closeness and bonding over orgasm, using affectionate touch and minimal movement to deepen connection and harmony. There’s no rush, no pressure to “do” anything – just warmth, closeness, and shared sensations.

Perfect for January, when the year hasn’t hit full swing yet; when darkness falls, it’s time for candles, slow playlists, and intentional touch. This position encourages relaxation of the nervous system, deep eye contact, and sensual touch, making sex feel more like a grounding ritual than a workout.

Make it even easier

Pillows are great for mobility tweaks. Try placing them under the reclining partner’s hips or knees for support, or under the straddling partner’s thighs to reduce strain. The straddling partner doesn’t need to “hold” themselves up either; leaning fully into the other person takes weight off the knees and core.

Make it even better

Before you wrap yourself around your lover, slather your vulva or penis with a warming lube. When your press your genitals together, the slippery slide of lube can be a big turn-on – especially when combined with a tantalising warming sensation.

Keeping your faces close can enhance the intensity as you feel their breath on your skin and look deep into their eyes. If you’re on top, cradle your lover’s head as you tell them how much you adore them (or exactly what you want to do to them later – whichever is more your vibe).

Switch to penetration if you like – but using toys can keep the experience low effort. If you’re on top, sit up and press a clitoral suction toy to your vulva for focused pleasure without a lot of movement. The contrast between still bodies and intense external stimulation can feel deliciously indulgent, like turning up the volume without changing the song.

Make it even kinkier

Try having sex in complete darkness: curtains closed, lights off, senses heightened. Introduce a light-up vibrator, like the Lovehoney Date Light, so flashes of colour briefly illuminate skin, hands, and faces, creating teasing glimpses rather than full visibility.

Pop a bottle of massage oil in a bowl of warm water and take turns slicking it over shoulders, backs, and hips before settling into the position. The oil increases glide and the darkness invites imagination. It’s intimate but mischievous; less about being seen, more about being felt.

Not the position for you?

No matter who you love, or how you identify, we want you to feel represented on our website. That's why you'll see gay, lesbian, non-binary, and straight couples in our illustrations, and gender neutral language in the description of each position. If this position doesn't quite work for your relationship dynamic, check in next week – you may see something you like!