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Sex Q&A: Feeling Comfortable on Top?

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The Nest Q&AI'm heavier than my husband, and I find it quite difficult to be on top of him during intercourse. This, however, is the position he prefers. Is there anything I can do to make being on top easier and more enjoyable for me?

A.

For starters, it's great that your husband likes to have you on top. Why? Well, more women find that reaching climax is easier on top than in any other position. Now it's time to get comfortable! When it comes time for you to get on top, tell him you want to take your time, and then slip some comfy cushions underneath your knees, elbows, or wherever else you find that it gets uncomfortable. If you're self-conscious because his eyes are on you up there, get over it! Clearly he likes what he's seeing (and feeling), and you're not going to crush him.    

Nestpert Dr. Pam Spurr, author of Make Love All Night & Talk to Him in the Morning and Naughty Tricks and Sexy Tips: A Couple's Guide to Uninhibited Sexual Pleasure

-- The Nest Editors

Feb 19, 2009

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I think too, I personally don't mind being on top but it's hard when I'm having body issues, and the questions seems to lack of difficulty on the excersize aspect or the self image of it, it's important from the self image aspect to find lingere that really works for your body, what flatters your shape, what colors flatter you, do you look good in candlelight, and don't shop because something happens to be on sale, really make a purchase because it looks amazing, and when you feel you look good the stamina comes more naturally!

by VincesMariposa on Nov 18, 2009

i so agree!

by akacobes on Mar 13, 2010

I feel the same way because im heavier than my husband and he likes me on top but i have grown to love myself and if i love myself then he will too. It did take me 6 years to get to that kind of thinking. Mallorie Hardin, IN

by Malliek102 on Oct 13, 2010

I usually just light candles or wear a baby doll outfit

by sandranron on Nov 11, 2010

this is something i'm worried about. Im getting married and when the time comes to finally have sex and try things, when i go to be ontop im afraid i'll crush him. but i like the last sentence that they like what they see, they love us, they wouldnt marry us if they didnt think we were beautiful so this helped alot

by Ltravis24712 on Oct 04, 2011

I'm heavier than my husband and can't seem to fit on top. It's like my legs are too thick to bring myself down on top of him. Any suggestions?

by bratblack on Jan 18, 2012