5 Sex Positions for Small Penis

Here’s the thing: Having a “little penis” size doesn’t matter as much as you might think. What does matter? How you use it. 

Men with small penises should take the time to learn what deep sex positions are accessible to them and how to make the most out of small penis sex for maximum pleasure. Because with the right sex positions for a small penis, satisfaction is certainly possible.

Below, we’ll discuss the best small penis sex positions, so you can feel more confident in the bedroom without magic, surgery, or useless gas station sex pills.

Men with small penis anxiety often walk around thinking every guy around them has a bigger package. But that’s not always true.

According to one 2014 study, the average size penis, when erect, measures around 5.2 inches. But you shouldn’t get caught up on numbers: Having a penis that’s smaller than average doesn’t mean you have a micropenis or even a “little penis” — or that you can’t have good sex.

There’s also a chance that you care more about your penile length than your partner, especially if you’re in a heterosexual relationship. Here’s what we know about what women want when it comes to penis size:

• A study published in 2015 found that women prefer a penis that measures anywhere from 6 to 6.5 inches.

• However, women preferred smaller sizes and circumferences in the context of a long-term relationship.

• A 2017 study of sex toys found that the average length of sex toys purchased online was about 6.57 inches.

Does that mean most women aren’t satisfied with the average size of an erect penis? Not exactly. What a woman says they like in terms of size doesn’t include her attractions, kinks, turn-ons, fantasies, or fetishes. It can also be an overestimation.

In a Hims Group Chat session, for instance, four women were asked to build clay models of their ideal penis size. Only one woman built a 6-inch penis. Two women built penises around 5 to 5.5 inches, and one woman considered 4.5 inches to be her ideal size.

See what we’re getting at here? The ideal penis size varies and isn’t always the most important factor.

Whether you have an average or smaller-than-average penis size, the fact is that many men feel self-conscious or worry their size will affect their partner’s enjoyment during sex.

This is all totally normal, but the sooner you let it go and focus on the task at hand, the sooner you’ll be bringing your partner to new levels of climax.

To put your mind at ease, we’re sharing some of the best positions for small penises to maximize pleasure and intimacy for you and for your partner:

• Missionary position

• Cowgirl position

• Doggy style

• Spooning

• The bridge

1. Missionary Position

Some of you may already be rolling your eyes — and we get it. We know classic missionary can seem like a boring position, but hear us out on the benefits.

How to do it: The receiving partner lies on their back, and the penetrating partner inserts their penis from above while facing their partner. This position can be used during vaginal or anal sex.

Why we love it: Missionary allows for deep penetration. You can hit both the G-spot and clitoris with attention and practice, even with a smaller penis. And you can modify missionary to make it even better by placing a pillow under your partner’s hips or butt to create an angled entry. This might even give you the appearance of some extra length when it matters most.

2. Cowgirl Position

If missionary gives you the control to go deeper, then cowgirl position gives your partner the same chance to drive.

How to do it: The penetrating partner lies on their back and the receiving partner straddles from atop. The penetrating partner can also place their hands on their partner’s thighs or hips to support themselves, with a little extra leverage to cut down on fatigue.

To mix things up, the receiving partner can face the other way (reverse cowgirl), and the penetrating partner can enjoy a different view.

Why we love it: This sex position lets your partner adjust the depth and angle of penetration to their preference — not to mention the fact that it gives them near-total control over the rhythm.

3. Doggy Style

People with smaller penises shouldn’t sleep on doggy style.

How to do it: The receiving partner gets on their hands and knees while the penetrating partner enters from behind. The penetrating partner can get down on their elbows for even deeper downward penetration.

Why we love it: This sex position allows you to stimulate the G-spot and the so-called A-spot with deep penetration while making the most of the entire length of your shaft.

4. Spooning

Cute, cozy, snuggly, and free of muscle fatigue, spooning is an underappreciated position for sex.

How to do it: The penetrating partner (big spoon) lies behind the receiving partner (little spoon) and enters from behind. Sex gods suggest having the receiving partner lift one leg or adjust their hips to find a great angle and increase the penetration depth to their liking.

Why we love it: From behind on your side, you can engage in deep anal or vaginal penetration, stimulate your partner’s G-spot, clitoris, A-spot, or other erogenous zones. Plus, you’ll have a free hand to employ a toy.

5. The Bridge

This is an advanced position compared to the others, so get ready for a little orgasmic origami.

How to do it: In the bridge position, the receiving partner lies on their back with their feet flat on the bed and lifts their hips off it. The penetrating partner (that’s you!) kneels between their legs and penetrates. It’s essentially missionary position with the penetrating partner sitting semi-upright and the receiving partner hovering their hips off the bed.

Why we love it: Along with deeper penetration, the bridge position allows you to stimulate the G-spot and A-spot. It’s also easy to modify. If it feels uncomfortable or unnatural, grab that support pillow and slide it under your partner’s hips. Or, work out your biceps by supporting your partner’s hips with your hands. The first time can feel like a core workout, but it’s worth it!

Lots of men with smaller penises tend to Google surgery and other “enhancement” treatment options. Usually, they’re looking for a one-and-done, permanent solution to size issues.

But surgeries are generally expensive and rarely covered by insurance, and they can have serious potential for complications. Likewise, those “natural male enhancement supplements” on the internet and at the gas station are big on promises but low on safety, evidence, and FDA approval.

The good news is that you don’t really need any of these things to make more of what you’ve got. In fact, you can improve your sexual performance without altering your equipment at all. Consider the following ways to bring more to the table — err … bedroom:

• First things first: Treat erection problems. We don’t know how else to put this, but size is irrelevant if you can’t get it up and keep it up. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is treatable, and medications like sildenafil (generic Viagra®) or chewable ED meds can help you stay hard when you’re aroused. See if you qualify for prescription ED medications by scheduling an online consultation.

• Increase your stamina to run out the clock. A survey of sex therapists found that for many people, satisfying sex lasts for seven to 13 minutes — even though the average sex session can sometimes be over in as little as three minutes. Increasing your sexual stamina can put you in a higher class of sexual athleticism.

• Use toys. Your partner’s dildo or vibrator is not your enemy — unless you turn the bedroom into a gladiatorial arena. Use the tools you’ve got (as well as alternatives to penetrative sex like handjobs and oral sex) and the toys they already have, and you’re bound to deliver better satisfaction — for both of you.

• Staying physically active and healthy. Speaking of athleticism, you may want to look at the big picture of stamina and how it relates to your health. Better cardio fitness and a healthy weight can improve blood flow to your penis, too.

• Ask your partner what feels good. Silence is far worse than having a small or flaccid penis. If you’re stuck in your head during sex, wondering whether or not your partner is having a good time, simply ask. The conversation can lead to more intimacy and insight into what you both like.

Sex with a small penis isn’t nearly as big of a deal as you think. What matters much more is your presence, your communication with your partner, and how many tools, techniques, and toys you supplement to give them what they want.

Sometimes, accepting your limitations can be hard and humbling. But if you keep the following in mind, it can be the first step in your journey to becoming a sex legend. Remember:

• The average penis size may be smaller than you think. Studies show the average erect penis measures around 5.2 inches. But size isn’t everything. 

• Different sex positions offer different sensations. If done correctly, positions that emphasize deep penetration, G-spot, and A-spot pleasure can give you the appearance of more length.

• It’s not all about your penis. Clitoral stimulation is your friend and requires zero length or girth on your part. Toys are also a worthwhile option.

• You can make the most of a smaller penis by caring for your overall health. While you don’t need a lot of horsepower, staying healthy, increasing your stamina, and talking to a healthcare professional about conditions like ED or premature ejaculation can help you ensure things are running efficiently.

If you want to have better sex, spice up your sex life, or last longer in bed, read our guides for more advice.

In the meantime, try out these positions with confidence. You’ve got a whole new playbook — it’s time to score.