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Obesity is rarely if ever an obstacle to sex and specifically penetrative sex. Most people who are obese develop a fulfilling sexual life.
Dr. Barbara Buss, in the journal Consultant, notes:
- The sexual functioning of obese persons falls into the normal range.
- For obese couples, sex is an important source of pleasure.
- Single obese persons have a normal interest in sex, but have less opportunity to find sexual partners due to negative cultural bias.
- Obese persons engage in normal masturbatory activity.
- Obese persons display great ingenuity in finding comfortable sexual positions, thus minimizing the potential obstacles due to their size.
What are the best sex positions for overweight people?
Positional aids are very helpful; they take pressure off the knees and the back and provide a lot of comfort with or without limited mobility. You have pillows and couch cushions on hand, but they are not designed for sexual ergonomics.
Liberator sex wedges and ramps can be used on the bed and on hard surfaces. Throw those pillows, sheets, and blankets on the floor! The floor? Yes, the floor really is a good option; the cushions work better on a firm surface and there is more stability with squatting or kneeling.
Here are some positioning basics for vaginal penetrative sex:
- Less heavy partner on top
- If both partners have big bellies, the receptive partner should be on top facing the foot of the bed, that way the abdomens don’t come in contact.
- Rear entry works well for overweight couples. It is not affected by the size of the receptive partner’s buttocks and thighs; the giving partner can rest their abdominal fat on the receptive partner’s buttocks.
- Positioning not usually a problem for oral sex.
Don’t forget about the pleasures of “outercourse:”
- Oral sex
- Manual stimulation
- Fondling of the penis between the breasts, or anywhere there is cleavage.
What is the take-home message?
Obesity is rarely an obstacle to sex. Very few obese people are unable to have intercourse. Comfortable positions are achievable with patience and ingenuity. Don’t be hesitant to try sex cushions.
