Position of the Week: Standing Ovation

It’s time to bend, friend! This solo masturbation position lets you literally lean in to your most sensual side... or your sex machine fantasy if you’re that way inclined.

How?

The rules are simple: stand facing a wall, bend forward slightly at the hips, and brace yourself with one hand while the other handles business.

You can keep your legs close together for more friction or widen your stance depending on which toys you’re adding (more on that later). Bending or straightening your legs might also change the sensation, so give it a try.

Why?

Standing masturbation hits differently because your entire body gets involved, with added tension across your core and butt. Firing up your muscles may even increase blood flow to your pelvic region, heightening sensitivity.

This slightly bent over position pairs beautifully with grinding against hands, toys, pillows, or surfaces. Some people like a slow teasing pace, others go full frantic-horny-raccoon mode. There are no rules here. Do it in front of a mirror if you’re feeling extra saucy...

Make it even easier

If standing for long periods is uncomfortable, lean against a kitchen counter, desk, sturdy chair, or bed instead of a flat wall, so more body weight is supported. You can also bend less deeply – even a slight lean works well.

If balance is tricky, keep feet wider apart and place both forearms against the wall for extra stability. Some people prefer kneeling on cushions beside the bed and leaning forward onto the mattress instead, which gives the same angle without pressure on hips or knees.

If arm fatigue kicks in, switch hands frequently or use toys with easy-grip handles to spare your wrists.

Make it even better

Standing is going to activate your glutes and make booty play feel more intense. Try wearing a butt plug and gently clenching your cheeks around the toy while you masturbate. The mix of front and back stimulation can make climax feel fuller, deeper, and complex.

Anal play might not be your thing, but you can layer stimulation in other ways. Rock your hips against your hand to increase pressure, or watch your knees go all wibbly when you use a clitoral suction or stroker toy while standing.

Make it even kinkier

A thrusting dildo or sex machine turns this from “quick solo session” into full-blown main-character filth. Get one with a suction cup, like the Lovehoney Sweet Heat Sex Machine, so you can stick it to a flat surface at the right height.

Start on a low intensity, use lots of lube, and gradually increase the speed as you get more turned on. Automatic toys can get super intense, so make sure you know how to turn yours off quickly if you need to.

It can be super sexy to let the toy do the work, leaning into your “being used” fantasy if that strikes a chord. Again, a mirror adds so much intensity here; watch yourself get absolutely wrecked by a machine like you’re in a Bladerunner porno... in a good way!

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!