Taking advantage of any standard household couch, the Between the Cushions sex position can be done in virtually any living room!
To get into this sex position, simply kneel in front of the couch at a spot where two couch cushions meet. Slide your toy, like a masturbation sleeve, or just your shaft, in-between the couch cushions. Use your hands, as desired, to push the couch cushions firmly against the shaft.
More about the Between the Cushions Sex Position
The Between the Cushions position is a tale as old as time. If there's a spot that a penis can slide between, someone has probably done it, especially if sex toys aren't easily accessible.
There's nothing wrong with revisiting a classic, though, and even with sex toys, the Between the Cushions position can have a special place in your masturbation toybox. It's one of the few "easy" ways to enjoy hands-free, simulated intercourse positions with standard household furniture. (Underneath the mattress is another easy way!)
Couch cushions will offer a bit of pressure around the shaft. Especially with newer couches, where the fabric and foam aren't as softened, the cushions can be squished in tightly to fit on their elevated platform. Adding your shaft between the already-tight cushions can feel fantastic, especially if you've got something with a slippery material and a bit of lube tucked in there.
Protecting Your Couch... and maybe your roommates
Since couches are expensive pieces of furniture, though, you'll want to go about the Between the Cushions position with a "clean-up first" mentality. After all, spending another couple thousand dollars to replace your couch is probably not the masturbation fantasy you were imagining. So, make sure to ask yourself, "How can I contain the lube and ejaculate?"
We recommend protecting your couch in a few different ways:
Use a Liberator Throw or other sex blanket
Use a blanket made for sex and tuck it between the couch cushions, making enough space for your shaft to fit in. If the blanket is large enough, you'll contain all of the ejaculate and lube from your excursion. Try to choose blankets that offer a surface that will feel nice and smooth on your skin once lube is applied.
Wear a condom
Wearing a condom will "catch" all of the resulting ejaculate, reducing the mess. Most condoms come pre-lubed, though, so be aware that you'll still be getting lube all over the couch cushions!
Slide a close-ended toy into the couch
Instead of sliding the shaft directly between the couch cushions, slide a penis stroker sex toy between the cushions. Not only does this help contain the lube and ejaculate, but it's likely to feel more stimulating than the couch cushions themselves while still giving you that simulated doggy style position.
Cut a sheet of plastic tarp
You can also try to tarp in-between the couch cushions. If you get the tarp laying flat, this can give a really smooth, slippery surface once lube is added. Just make sure you cut the tarp large enough that you have no chance of accidentally coming in contact with one of the sharp edges. That's a papercut for your dick.
Place a towel between the couch cushions
Get an extra-large towel and try to smooth it anywhere between the couch cushions where you think lube may go. While it isn't waterproof like the other options, it will drastically reduce any mess; just make sure to fully cover where any ejaculation might happen too!
The Between the Cushions position can also be a great excuse to clean under your couch cushions. You'd never think crumbs could be painful... until they meet your lubed shaft and get shoved up against it with every thrust. Taking a quick vacuum to the couch - especially if you only do this position rarely - before you play can save you some pain.
Since couches are generally found in the living room and other public spaces of the house, people who live with others may only experience the Between the Cushions position as a rare treat when they have the house to themselves. Just remember to clean up after yourself!
Things to Consider
Make sure to explore your couch before you pull out the lube. Some couch cushions may be sewn together and onto the frame of the couch, providing no space to slide into. Especially with older couches, you might find busted threads and exposed internal foam that would make it difficult to thrust between the cushions.
You may also have to modify the position depending on the couch. Some couches sit higher off the ground than others. Older couches may have flattened, less-sensational cushions, requiring you to use your hands to push the cushions together. Like most household furniture sex positions, be flexible and creative to work around the unique limitations of your own space. If that doesn't work, the Liberator Top Dog sex toy mount was designed to simulate this position without the need for a couch.
Even with these modifications, the Between the Cushions sex position may not be for everyone. Some people may not be comfortable with the risk of hurting their couch. Others may have knee or lower back concerns that make doggy style positions a no-go.
Don't worry; there is no rule that says you must enjoy the Between the Cushions position. If it doesn't sound like a great time to you, simply skip it! There are hundreds of other sex positions out there that may be a better fit for you. Masturbation is all about enjoying yourself!
