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The sex moves to suit YOUR partner's manhood! Tracey Cox reveals the best positions to try if he's bigger or smaller than average (and what women really want when it comes to size)
- Tracey Cox says we shouldn't worry so much about the size of 'our bits'
- The sex and relationship expert reveals the best positions for every size
- But first, she says 'get the attitude right' and many other problems will be sorted
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Tracey Cox For Mail Online
Published: 02:18 EDT, 17 July 2019 | Updated: 11:14 EDT, 17 July 2019
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We all worry too much about the size of our bits.
About 85 per cent of men think penis size is extremely important to women; most women think men want someone with vice-like vaginal muscles.
In reality, there's really only one instance when under or over-size genitals cause a problem: when the owner is so paranoid and insecure about it, they're constantly apologising.
That really is boring!
Get the attitude right and nearly all other problems can be sorted with a few adjustments.
Here's how balance your bits, if your man's either side of the norm.
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Tracey Cox reveals the best positions to try if he's bigger or smaller than average (stock photo)
HE'S UNDERSIZED
Contrary to popular opinion, some women prefer men who are less generously endowed. If you've got a cervix that's easily hit or are small yourself, it makes for much more comfortable sex.
Men with smaller penises are often better lovers, too, because they put more effort into developing their oral sex or manual masturbation skills.
With a spot of creativity, undersize seriously isn't an issue. Besides, the majority of the nerve endings are in the first third of the vaginal canal and nearly all penises fill the first two inches.
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Tracey Cox (pictured) also reveals what women really want when it comes to size
THE BEST MOVES
If he asks, reassure
If he's seriously under average, it's pointless protesting otherwise. Instead say, 'I like the way we fit together'. Or, 'I never orgasm from penetration anyway. Oral sex is way more important for me – and you're brilliant at that'.
Don't make too much of a big deal about it. The less fuss you make, the less insecure he'll feel.
Whenever he asks, tell him the size of his penis really doesn't worry you, so it shouldn't worry him. Repeat this every time he brings it up then change the subject. Don't let him obsess.
Have an orgasm before penetration
Penetration isn't the main event for women anyway – most of us can't orgasm from vaginal penetration alone. Let him bring you to orgasm first, using his hands, tongue or a sex toy, to take the pressure off completely.
A 69er works really well with a man with a penis that's on the small side.
Add a vibrator to any position you choose
The vaginal canal has nerve endings, but the clitoris has way more. Keep the focus on clitoral stimulation and it won't matter how much of the vaginal wall makes contact.
Go easy on the lube
Use enough to make you comfortable, but not too much or you'll lose what friction there is.
THE MOST ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PENIS SIZE
How big is the average penis?
Measurements vary depending on the source. The average of all the wildly varying statistics for an erect penis is around 5 to 5.5 inches long and between 4.6 and 4.9 inches, erect, in girth.
What's more important, length or girth?
Lots of studies have indicated women are more concerned about girth than length, probably because a wider penis stimulates the internal legs of the clitoris more effectively and brings the clitoral glans closer to the friction point.
But width really doesn't matter either since the vagina stretches only enough to accommodate the penis: if he's small, it stretches less.
What's the ideal penis size?
There is no one 'ideal size' as every woman is different and most women orgasm through clitoral stimulation (best done by hands, tongues or toys) anyway. Intercourse is just one part of sex – often the least favourite part for lots of women.
But there were two studies done in 2016 (one by a Californian university research team and another by medical website Dr Ed) which attempted to answer that question. Both sets of researchers asked women what the ideal penis size is and came up with the same answer: 6.3 inches.
Interestingly, British women had the lowest expectations of all nationalities polled with an ideal length of 5.59 inches.
Do all women secretly prefer big penises?
No. Most women opt for an average penis or slightly bigger than average rather than too big.
I'd say as a general rule, the younger the woman (and her vagina) the better able she is to cope with a bigger penis. Though, of course, there are plenty of exceptions to that rule: vagina's stretch post childbirth as well.
Does penis size affect the man's enjoyment of sex?
Penis size has absolutely zero effect on a man's orgasmic capability or intensity. If his head's in the right place, there really isn't a problem.
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Add pillows
The firmer the better. Put them underneath your bottom, whenever he's on top.
Squeeze
Strong pelvic floor muscles are never more appreciated than in this scenario. Make sure yours are toned by doing regular kegel exercises.
The muscle you're squeezing is the same muscle you use to stop the flow of urine. Squeeze and hold it, for the count of 3, at least 20 times a day and work up to three sets a day.
Squeeze hard to keep him in place once penetrated.
Grind or rock, rather than thrust in the traditional way
The closer the keep your pelvises, the less likely he is to fall out.
Try anal sex
If you enjoy anal sex or fancy trying it, this is the guy to do it with! It's a lot more achievable and a lot less painful with someone who's on the small side.
Go for double stimulation
Insert a butt plug and leave it in place during intercourse for a more 'filled up' feeling. Penis rings help to keep the blood inside the penis, keeping him harder.
If he's too thin
Lie on your stomach and get him to enter from behind while you squeeze your legs together. Keeping your legs close tightens the vaginal canal and instantly enlarges him.
Try the CAT technique
The Coital Alignment Technique is a great alternative if he's under endowed. Get him to 'ride high' once penetrated and rock rather than thrust.
That way the base of his penis slides against the clitoris, providing much needed clitoral stimulation. (Search 'CAT technique' for full instructions – it's well worth the effort to get this one right.)
THE BEST POSITIONS
Doggy style
It allows for deep penetration and leaves him in charge of the speed and depth. He can also hold onto the base of his penis to stop it falling out.
Make the old favourite – you on all fours and him kneeling behind you – tighter by keeping your legs together and getting him to put his legs outside of yours.
Even if penetration is shallow, he's likely to hit the front vaginal wall from this angle, which is highly sensitive.
Also try leaning across something: a big mound of pillows or the edge of a sofa. This gives him more to push against, making penetration deeper.
Get him to insert his thumb or finger, alongside this penis.
Up-style or crossed missionary
You'll need to find a piece of furniture that's the right height (and stability) to make this work.
If he stands in front of it with you lying back, his groin should be slightly higher than yours. A kitchen table is often a good option.
You lie down on your back with legs apart, he stands in front and penetrates. He then lifts you up, so your bottom is lifted off the bed, hands cupping your buttocks.
Now lift your legs up, one at the time, and rest your ankles on his shoulders.
Make the fit tighter by keeping your pelvises at the same level and crossing your ankles, legs placed on his chest. He holds you by the shins or clasps two hands over your ankles, holding them together.
Also try resting your feet against his chest. Make the position less challenging by putting lots of pillows under your hips to create the same effect.
Other great missionary modifiers: put both your ankles on one of his shoulders, so your pelvis tilts up.
WHAT DO WOMEN REALLY WANT WHEN IT COMES TO PENIS SIZE?
Tracey put the question to a selection of anonymous women, asking them what they truly desire when it comes to the size of their partner's manhood:
- 'It's much more about how thick it is, rather than length. Even if he's over six inches, if he's skinny, it won't work for me.'
- 'Big penises hurt. And guys who have them are lazy in bed. They think that's all it's going to take to satisfy you. They're cocky in all senses.'
- 'My guy's quite large but I'm OK with it - I've had a baby. If you were naturally small, a man with a big penis would be frightening not sexy.'
- 'I'm way more interested in his tongue.'
- 'Too small you can get around. I had a boyfriend who was scary big and I dreaded sex because it would hurt.'
- 'There's nothing more tedious than a guy who's on the small side and paranoid. You spend your life reassuring him that it's fine and it doesn't matter. Him going on and on about it is far more annoying than him being on the small side.'
- 'You have to be physically compatible. If you're small and short, dating some guy who's like The Hulk is asking for trouble.'
- 'I married a guy with a penis that officially falls into the micro penis category (it's around two inches when erect). It's never been a problem for us, he's good at other things.'
- 'Penis size isn't important. Sex skills are. Give me the guy who knows how to stimulate me any day.'
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Spread eagle
You lie on your back and lift your legs up, pulling them back towards your shoulders, as far as you can, spreading them in a V. He lies on top of you, his legs together.
This is great for intense, deep penetration and works best if he moves in a circular, grinding motion.
HIS PENIS IS TOO BIG
His mates might be deeply envious but for a lot of women, seeing a huge penis spring into life can be alarming and intimidating rather than erotic.
If he's a man with a bigger than usual penis, he needs to be extremely skilled in foreplay to make penetration comfortable (and in extreme cases) possible.
Here's how to handle Extra Large.
THE BEST MOVES
Don't be scared to acknowledge it
Your body language will give you away anyway (rounded eyes and a big gulp!).
As with smaller penises, be sensitive. If it's really large, he's used to women looking like they want to run from the room rather than into his arms.
There's a human attached to that thing, don't make him feel like a freak. Say, 'That's impressive. Let's take it nice and slowly'.
Use lots of good quality lube. The best you can afford: silicone lubes last longer. Stop to reapply, regularly, and reactivate lube that's dried up with a bit of saliva. If you've run out, extra virgin coconut oil is a good standby that won't cause thrush.
Double the foreplay
As you become more aroused, muscular tension pulls the uterus upwards, creating more space in the vagina and lengthening it from four to six inches long. It's called 'vaginal tenting'. The more 'tenting' there is, the less it's going to hurt.
Make sure he's massaged the vagina with his fingers before even thinking about inserting his penis.
Penetrate too soon, before the vagina has had time to expand, and you'll not only be sore, you're increasing the likelihood of an infection if tiny tears occur.
Get him to wear a 'buffer'. You can buy squishy rings that sit at the base of his penis to stop him penetrating deeply during intercourse.
If he's wearing a buffer, he can thrust away without having to worry about going too deep, and you can relax, knowing it's not going to hurt if he does get carried away.
'Ohnut' is one brand: nice and stretchy and formulated especially to prevent painful sex. Also do a search for 'mini-strokers' or 'mini-head strokers' and you'll see other choices. These are like a normal male masturbatory sleeve (or 'stroker'), except half the size.
Use your hands during oral sex
Wrap one or two hands around the base of the penis before giving him oral sex to stop him penetrating too deeply into your mouth.
Bear down as he penetrates
Pushing down with your vaginal muscles as he pushes in, makes you feel more in control and makes penetration easier.
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Sex and relationship expert Tracey Cox said that if your partner's manhood is larger than average, you should go slow and set the pace yourself (stock photo)
Go slow
One inch at a time, then stop to allow your vaginal muscles to relax around him. If his penis is very big, you might never want the full length.
Try penetrating from different angles - try slightly to the side, if it's hitting your cervix.
You set the pace and choose the position
You need to be in control so you can relax. The more tense you are, the harder penetration will be.
THE BEST POSITIONS
Reverse cowgirl
This is usually a deep penetration position but if you reverse it, you can manipulate the angle of penetration to make it more doable.
He lies on his back, you climb on top and face his toes, with your back to him. Lower yourself onto his penis, slowly, then put your hands on top of his knees or thighs to balance. Experiment by leaning forwards or back to alter the angle until it feels comfortable, lifting yourself away from him if he's too deep.
He lies still, you do the thrusting so you're in complete charge of the depth.
Prayer position
He needs to be flexible for this one because he's basically sitting on his bottom with his knees bent under him, heels touching his buttocks.
You face him and straddle him, sitting on his lap, one leg either side of his hips. It's impossible for him to go too deep because of the padding on his thighs and your bottom; the direct eye contact makes it erotically charged.
It's too uncomfortable? Adjust it by getting him to stretch his legs out in front of him.
Side by side
It's intimate because you're facing each other and doesn't allow deep penetration. Lift one leg over his hip to allow penetration, then alter the position of your legs until you're comfortable with how far he's penetrated.
If you want less penetration, keep your legs straight. If you want more, put your leg back over his hip and bottom and wrap your leg around to pull him deeper inside you.
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Tracey Cox reveals best sex positions to try if he's big or small