Position of the Week: Open House

by Emma

on 16 Aug 2024

A couple are together in an intimate scene with a blue backdrop.

Stretch those legs out wide – it’s The Open House. A variation of the classic Missionary sex position, The Open House will have you performing a hot workout for the hips and thighs. It’s great for couples who enjoy deep penetration and will soon have you both riding your way to a very happy place.

How?

One partner lies on their back with their legs raised and open wide. The other partner kneels between the raised legs and leans into their lover. Once in position, the giving partner can begin teasing and penetrating the receiver – testing the limits of how long those legs can stay in the air!

Why?

Like The Missionary, this position allows the person penetrating to take control. You get the intimacy of being face-to-face but with much deeper penetration, thanks to the receiver’s raised legs.

Try

Try raising the reclining partner’s hips with position enhancer or pillow to explore different angles of penetration. Even better, help them open their legs wider with a spreader bar, which will also introduce the thrill of bondage to your play.

Make it even easier

If the reclining partner’s legs are getting tired, they can try resting their feet against a wall or headboard. That, combined with a pillow under the hips, means you can enjoy deep penetration without the strenuous workout. Just make sure you have plenty of anal lube to keep things slick and smooth.

Make it even better

While you’re going to town on the P-spot, either partner can wear a vibrating cock ring to stimulate their shaft and testicles. The penetrating partner could also insert a butt plug, enjoying stimulation to their own prostate while they pleasure their lover.

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Not the position for you?

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Emma

Written by Emma. Lovehoney Editorial Team
Emma joined Lovehoney in 2022 and is the content team’s Welsh writing wizard. Emma is passionate about gender inclusivity and loves learning about all things lingerie and sex toys. Emma pens the ever-popular ‘Position of the Week’ blogs and can often be found pondering the length of a King Cock dildo.

Originally published on 16 Aug 2024. Updated on 13 Jun 2022
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