Steamy Sex Positions for Sore Knees
My knees are screwed. Putting pressure on them during heavy physical activities like sex is a surefire way to have me stuck in bed with swollen joints for days afterwards. That means a lot of sex positions are out of the question.
If you’re someone with bad knees who wants to fuck like their joints don’t seize and swell, I’ve got great news. There are plenty of sex positions for sore knees that offer all the pleasure, with less to none of the discomfort.
The examples below are for penetrative sex (vaginal and anal) in a pair. They’re perfect for penis-havers and people using strap-ons.
Missionary
A classic sex position where the partner being penetrated (the ‘receiver’) lies flat on their back. The penetrating partner (the ‘giver’) positions themselves on top of the receiver so they’re face-to-face.
It’s ideal if the receiver is the one with the sore knees. The giver will feel pressure on the joints.
Some say missionary is boring, but it’s at the top of this list for good reason. Throw in some heavy eye contact, dirty talk, maybe a little light hair pulling and spit swapping if that’s what you're into, and missionary can be one of the most intensely hot and intimate sex positions.
Spooning Position
In the spooning position, neither partner puts heavy pressure on their knees. It can be a satisfying position for couples who both struggle with joint pain.
To get into position, both partners lay on their side, the receiving partner with their back to the giving partner.
As a receiving partner, raising the leg that you’re not lying on can give your partner easier access, and you a better experience. Thankfully, giving partners are in the perfect position to help give your leg a little lift.
Butterfly
The butterfly is one of my favourites on this list. It feels amazing, and it’s so easy to spice it up with a little bondage play.
The butterfly is great for taking pressure off the receiver’s knees. The receiver lies on the edge of a bed or flat surface, while the giver stands in front of them. The receiver spreads their legs into a narrow V-shape, and rests them against the torso of the giver.
Throw a spreader bar into the mix, and you’ve got a kinky way for the giver to hold up their partner’s legs for them.
Both Standing
Basic but brilliant, choosing a standing sex position can help take the pressure off of the receiver’s knees. There are two main ways you can go about it.
Method 1 (hot): the receiver rests their weight against a wall, with the giver pressed against them. The giver can also help to hold one of the receiver’s legs off the ground for easier access, and less strain on the joints.
Method 2 (hotter): the giver picks up the receiver. If you as a giver don’t feel able to fully lift your partner you can hold them against a wall (or another flat vertical surface).
Flat Doggy
Doggy style can be downright awful for people with bad knees. Even with cushions and padding, it can be AGONISING. I have a love-hate relationship with doggy style. It feels so great in some places and unbearable in others.
I love flat doggy as an alternative where nobody needs to get on their knees. The best part is it feels just as good as regular doggy style. So how do you do it?
It’s like missionary but backwards (...or doggy but flat). The receiving partner lies flat on their front. The giving partner positions themselves on top of the receiver., with their front to the receiver’s back.
Bend Over a Flat Surface
Doggy might not be comfortable, but your knee pain might not be the same as mine. If standing up for a long time isn’t an issue, but bending your knees is, then being bent over a waist-height flat surface and screwed is a must-have experience.
Wheelbarrow
The wheelbarrow can ease pressure on the receiver’s knees but doesn’t offer the same comfort to all the joints. If it’s just your knees that ache, this position can help. If the pain affects your upper body and elbow joints, you might want to skip this one.
In the wheelbarrow position, the receiver starts in a plank position on a bed or flat surface. The giving partner then lifts the receiver’s legs and positions them at waist level.
Seated Wheelbarrow
The seated wheelbarrow is great if both partners have sore knees. In this case, the giving partner sits on the edge of a bed. The receiving partner lays on their lap, chest down, legs around the giving partner’s waist and hands reaching to the floor.
Lotus
The lotus is one of the better-known positions. When you and your partner have four bad knees between you, this sex position offers all-around pleasure and comfort.
To get into the lotus position, the giving partner sits cross-legged. The receiving partner sits cross-legged on top, with their legs wrapped around the giver’s waist.
It’s not easy to thrust in this position but, like missionary, the direct eye contact and closeness make it spicy. Use this position as an opportunity to grind, tease, and prolong your pleasure.
Pretzel Dip
I’ve never called this position a pretzel dip. I didn’t have a name for it before I looked up what people online call it. Despite what it’s called, you don’t have to be bendy to enjoy this one.
In the pretzel dip position, the sore-kneed receiver lies sideways and spreads their legs. The giver then positions themselves on top of the receiver’s leg (the one still on the bed), with their torso at a roughly 90-degree angle to their partner.
I feel like the best and worst way to describe this position is ‘an L-shaped scissoring-inspired position for penetration’. But please don’t quote me on that.
Ball-Tie
If having your knees bent for a while without pressure on them is comfortable for you, you might like this kinky ball-tie position.
For the ball-tie position, the receiver’s ankles and wrists are tied together at the front of their body (like being tied into a not-fully-round ball). This offers the giver easy access and control over the receiver’s movements, making it a hot and comfortable way to engage in bondage play.
You can make this position even sexier than it already is with gags, a bit of impact play, and similar saucy and kinky delights you and your partner enjoy.
Just the Tips
You’re not always going to want to stick to positions that are easy on your joints. You might think the recovery period is worth it to try something new and exciting (and I’m with you there).
Before you make your reasonably reckless decision, here are a few tips to help ease the burden on your joints during sex:
Cushioning, Cushioning, Cushioning!!! Don’t underestimate the difference having a supportive pillow can make. Find a cushion that helps evenly distribute the weight across your knees.
Incorporate soothing your joints into your aftercare routine. Having a hot bath, massaging sore knees, and applying heat packs are some ways you and your partner can care for sore joints after sex.
Spreader bars are useful for more than bondage and control. Using a spreader bar allows the receiver to position and hold the giver’s legs, taking some of the burden off the giver.
Getting creative with a sex swing can open up a whole new world. Receivers will have their full weight on the swing, easing pressure on the joints and allowing them to get into positions that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.
Sore knees aren’t about to stop us from having a good time, not when there are plenty of sex positions to change those cries of pain to screams of pleasure. Whether the knee pain is temporary or chronic, you don’t have to surrender pleasure and excitement to manage it.
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