What makes a position deeper?

Three things: her pelvic tilt, where her legs go, and his angle. Any deep penetration position uses at least one. A wedge under her hips handles the tilt, so you only adjust the other two.

What is the best position for deep penetration?

#3, Knees to Chest on the Wedge, because it stacks tilt and legs. Close behind: #5, Edge of the Bed, Standing, which stacks his angle and tilt.

What if deep is too much for her?

Ease off with the same three factors: lower the tilt, lower her legs, or let her lead in #6. As sex therapist Shannon Chavez, PsyD, told Women's Health, "Different anatomy types can make deeper penetration painful." Sex therapist Janet Brito, PhD, told the same magazine that comfort can mean "adjusting angles, using props like pillows or wedges, and choosing positions that allow each partner to control depth and movement in ways that feel good in their bodies." If it hurts often, talk to your doctor.

Does the pillow flatten under two people?

No. The WildNightX Pillow is 60 kg/m³ memory foam rated for 260+ lbs. It holds its 27° shape the whole time, and the silicone grip base keeps it from sliding, so deep penetration sexual positions like #3 stay steady.

Are there good positions for deep penetration without a pillow?

Yes: legs-up and knees-to-chest work on a flat bed too. But the tilt fades as her legs and his arms tire. A fixed wedge holds it, so these deep penetration sex positions stay the same from start to finish.

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Short answer: Three things set depth in any position: the tilt of her pelvis, where her legs go, and his angle. The best positions for deep penetration use two or three at once. A fixed 27° wedge sets the tilt for you:

Elevated Missionary (tilt)
Legs-Up Missionary (legs)
Knees to Chest on the Wedge (tilt + legs, the deepest)
Pillow Doggy, Lying Flat (angle)
Edge of the Bed, Standing (angle + tilt)
Recliner Cowgirl, Leaning Back (tilt, she controls it)

The same position can feel deep one night and shallow the next. It isn't size, and it isn't luck. It's three things you can set. That's why no single sexual position for deep penetration works every night.

One Reddit user asked: "she wants as much depth as possible. Are there other positions we could try for maximum depth?" Another wondered if it was "a skill issue." It usually isn't. In most sex positions, deep penetration comes down to angle.

Then there's the other side. One Reddit user asked whether a wedge adds depth, because "We have to be a bit cautious during penetration sometimes." Deeper isn't always better. The good news: the same three things that add depth also let you dial it back.

So here's the why first, then 6 deep penetration positions sorted by which of the three they use. Each one uses the WildNightX Pillow, a firm wedge set at a fixed 27°.

Why depth is mostly about angle, according to a sex educator

"Changing the angle of one person's pelvis makes a big difference"

Kenneth Play, an international sex educator and sex hacker, speaking to Men's Health

Note: Read this BEFORE you try deep penetration positions on a flat bed!

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The 3 depth factors:
1. Pelvic tilt. When her hips tip up, the angle opens. A pillow under her hips does this.
2. Leg position. Knees drawn up or legs raised tip the angle a little more.
3. His angle. Whether he's above her, behind her or standing changes how you line up.
Use one and you'll notice. Use two or three and you'll really notice.

1. Elevated Missionary

Woman lying on her back on the bed with her hips resting on the WildNightX pillow

The simplest way to add depth to the position you already know. Uses: tilt.

Where the pillow goes: under her hips and lower back, so her hips rest near the top of the slope.

Why it goes deeper: the 27° lift tips her pelvis up, so the angle lines up without anyone holding it.

To go deeper: she slides a little higher on the slope. To ease off: she slides down so her hips sit lower.

Why it's #1: one Reddit user shared what his wife told him she likes most. "It was during missionary," he wrote, and what she meant was simple: him, as close as he can get. This sets that up with zero effort.

See the 27° pillow that sets the tilt for you →

2. Legs-Up Missionary

Woman lying on her back on the bed with the WildNightX pillow under her hips while her partner supports her raised legs

Same face-to-face position, one more factor. Uses: legs.

Where the pillow goes: under her hips. She raises her legs and rests them against him.

Why it goes deeper: raised legs tip her hips a little further, on top of the lift.

To go deeper: her legs come up higher, toward his shoulders. To ease off: she lowers her feet back to the bed.

Tip: he kneels upright instead of holding himself up on his arms.

3. Knees to Chest on the Wedge

Woman lying on her back with her hips on the WildNightX pillow while her partner holds her legs up

The best position for deep penetration on this list. Uses: tilt and legs.

Where the pillow goes: under her hips. She draws her knees in toward her chest.

Why it goes deeper: the lift tips her pelvis, and knees drawn in tip it more. Two factors at once.

To go deeper: she hugs her knees in closer. To ease off: she lets her feet back down to the bed.

Tip: start slow. This one adds up fast, and in any deep penetration position, sex goes better when you build up to it.

4. Pillow Doggy, Lying Flat

Woman leaning face down over the WildNightX pillow with her hips raised

Depth from behind, with no hands and knees needed. Uses: his angle.

Where the pillow goes: under her hips and belly while she lies face down.

Why it goes deeper: the slope raises her hips and tips them back, so his angle lines up while she rests flat. One Reddit user said that apart from lying flat on her stomach, "nothing really works" for the angle she wants. This is that position, made easier.

To go deeper: she slides higher up the slope. To ease off: she slides back down so her hips sit lower.

Tip: the grip base keeps the wedge from creeping up the bed.

Why a fixed 27° beats holding her hips up: hands get tired and bed pillows squash flat, so the tilt fades right when it matters. The WildNightX Pillow holds a fixed 27° on 60 kg/m³ memory foam rated for 260+ lbs, so it doesn't flatten under two people, and its silicone grip base keeps it in place. He doesn't hold the tilt. The wedge does. One reviewer, Vince M., gave it five stars: "Using the pillow makes the angle feel natural and because I'm not moving around, I can concentrate on making the wife feel great and go longer as well."

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"My wife felt very comfortable using it… [she] did not experience any pain or discomfort at all."

Faisal A., November 2026Verified buyer

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"It works great! I love how it put my hips at different angle!"

Sarah H., July 20265-star review

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"the angle is just right! We use this pillow far more frequently than I expected. We are both very pleased!"

Tricia M., June 20265-star review

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5. Edge of the Bed, Standing

Woman lying back with her hips on the WildNightX pillow while her partner stands beside the bed and supports her leg

The fix for height differences, and one of the easiest deep penetrating sex positions to set up. Uses: his angle and tilt.

Where the pillow goes: on the edge of the mattress, under her hips, with her feet toward the floor.

Why it goes deeper: the lift brings her hips up to his height, and standing gives him a straight-on angle. Nobody bends or stretches.

To go deeper: she brings her knees up. To ease off: she keeps her feet flat on the floor.

Tip: this is where the silicone grip base matters most. A bed pillow slides off the edge. This one stays put.

6. Recliner Cowgirl, Leaning Back

Man reclining against the WildNightX pillow as a backrest on the bed

The list ends here for a reason. Uses: tilt, and she controls it.

Where the pillow goes: behind his back, so he reclines like he's in a chair.

Why it goes deeper: she sits on top and sets the tilt of her own hips by leaning back or forward.

To go deeper: she sits upright and settles down. To ease off: she leans forward toward him.

Tip: the best pick for nights when deep might be too much. She holds the dial, moment to moment.

P.S. Not sure where to start? Start with #1 tonight. The pillow sets the tilt, so all you two decide is how close you want to be.

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6 Deep Penetration Positions, Explained. Why Some Positions Go Deeper, and Where One 27° Pillow Goes in Each…

Note: Read this BEFORE you try deep penetration positions on a flat bed!

1. Elevated Missionary

2. Legs-Up Missionary

3. Knees to Chest on the Wedge

4. Pillow Doggy, Lying Flat

5. Edge of the Bed, Standing

6. Recliner Cowgirl, Leaning Back

P.S. Not sure where to start? Start with #1 tonight. The pillow sets the tilt, so all you two decide is how close you want to be.

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