What is the 69 sex position and why is it called that?

IF YOU fancy a classic way of enjoying oral sex, the 69 could be the position you and your partner are looking for.

Here we take a look at what it is and how you do it.

What is the 69 sex position?

The 69 is a position in which both partners will be giving and receiving oral sex simultaneously.

This position has the benefit of being suited to all genders.

To get into this position, one partner will lie down on their back, and the other partner will then climb and turn around, so they are straddling their partner’s head with their genitals above their face.

Both partners then lean forward and begin performing oral sex on one another.

Why is it called the 69 sex position?

This sex position is named for its similarity in appearance to the number 69.

This is because each person is curved against the other.

If you still can't see it, imagine the top of the nine and bottom of the six as each of the lovemaking partners' heads.

Are there variations of the 69 sex position?

If the classic 69 isn’t doing it for you, there are a few different variations of this position that you can try.

The Lazy 69

Instead of lying with one partner on top and one below, in the lazy 69, you'll be lying on your sides facing each other’s genitals. 

This version can be more comfortable than the classic 69, so if you’re not comfy in the first position you can easily switch to this.

The Teasing 69

You can take part in the teasing 69 while remaining in either the classic or lazy position.

For this, rather than both of you giving and receiving you each take it in turns, bridging each other just to the brink of orgasm before switching the giver and receiver.

Standing 69

Only for those who are very strong, the standing 69 is where one partner stands facing their partner, then picks them up and flips them over so they’re upside down.

Threesome 69

The 69 but with an extra participant. All three will make a triangle formation and then proceed to the classic 69 positions. 

Person one performs oral on person two, who performs oral on person three, who performs oral on person one.

Is the 69 position safe?

Assuming that all partners are STD-free, this position is relatively safe in its original, lazy, and teasing forms.

Things can get tricky with the standing 69, and dropping your partner on their head could lead to serious injury.

With all other forms of this position, it's most important to remember not to knee or kick your partner in the face.

What are the biggest 69 sex position myths?

Here are some myths about the 69 sex position:

Not taking turns is too tiring

The 69 position requires participation from both partners which can get tiring.

However, this can easily be resolved by using your hands instead.

Neither partner will achieve orgasm

Everyone is different and timing can be difficult when both partners are focused on each other.

Orgasm doesn't have to be the goal of the 69, instead it can just be used during foreplay.