Prone Bone: Flat on Your Front and Fucked Into the Mattress

You're flat on your stomach, your legs are together, and they're on top of you, their chest on your back and their breath in your ear. You can't do much except lie there and take it, and that's exactly the point. With your thighs squeezed together, everything feels incredibly tight, and every stroke slides right over the spot.

That's prone bone, also called lazy dog, and it's got obvious appeal for anyone who likes lying down while someone else does the moving. Being flattened into the mattress with no air doesn't have the same appeal, though, so here's how to do it right.

Get comfortable on your front first

Make sure your head can rest comfortably, with your face clear of the bedding. Your chest, belly and hips all need to feel okay against the bed. A small pillow under your hips can change the angle in a very good way, and it gives you something to grind against. If just lying there hurts, pick another position. Our doggy style guide gives you more room underneath.

The person on top holds their own weight

Close contact's a big part of the appeal: their body along yours, their hands on your wrists, their voice right next to your ear. But they have to support themselves. Keep breathing unrestricted, and leave the person underneath able to move their arms, turn their head and ask for a change. If you can't hold yourself up comfortably, change positions. A shag doesn't improve because you're pretending your arms haven't gone.

Agree on what you're doing, and how deep

Rear entry doesn't automatically mean anal sex, so be clear about what you both want. Use appropriate protection and lube. If it's anal, go much more slowly, and read our first-time anal guide.

The person underneath still directs the depth and pressure. Plain feedback works: slower, shallower, harder, stop. Since you can't see their face, pay attention to what they're saying. Our guide to controlling depth has more.

Add something for your clit

It's hard to reach your clit from here, and you don't want to trap your hand or a toy under your bodies. So try laying a pad under your hips. The Evolved Bump & Grind gives you something to press down on with every thrust, and that can be absolutely wicked. A pillow you can grind on works too, if it's less about the vibration.

If you want easier access or more support, spooning may suit you better. Move apart before you change position, and keep your lube within reach. Then let it last as long as you're both enjoying it. Lying down shouldn't feel like hard work.