Here are seven pretty basic positions for anal sex between two
men. These positions are pretty common and don't require contortionists in zero gravity.
Going from the concept of Tab A fits into Slot B. I'll be calling
the two hypothetical characters A and B. You'll see that the terms
'top' and 'bottom' don't apply that well for some of the positions.
Neither do the terms 'active' and 'passive'.
The structure I'll use for this will be: description of the position,
advantages, disadvantages, when would it be most appropriate, and examples (for some of them).
Put Your Knees on My Shoulders.
Description: This is the most commonly used position in slash.
B lies on his back/shoulders. He lifts his legs in the air. He
may use his hands to support his lower back or to hold his legs
in place. A kneels before B. He uses his hands to support B's
legs. He will move from the kneeling position to a position where
his upper body is supported by B's thighs and A is on his tiptoes.
(This allows deep penetration.) This requires work from A and B.
Advantages: Very iconic position. There is a definite top/fucker
and a bottom/fucked. They can see each others' expressions. This allows very deep penetration.
Disadvantages: Does this sound comfortable? B can get a pretty
bad backache. They pretty much have to use their hands to keep
everything in place. It doesn't allow that much body contact.
Uses: This honestly doesn't work for sweetly romantic first-times.
Both A and B need some experience. It's very good for rough sex.
It's very good for dom/sub stories, especially if the two guys
don't like each other all that much. Don't expect this to last for a couple of hours though.
Example:
Mulder looked down at the sweaty face of his enemy/lover.
Krycek pushed up against Mulder's thrusts as Mulder spat in his face.
Doggy Style
Description: Not seen as often in slash. B is on his hands and
knees. He may fold his arms and lay his head on them. A kneels
behind. He may change to a crouching position, if his legs are
very muscular. Neither A nor B have to work very hard.
Advantages: Again, this is an iconic position. It is fairly comfortable
for B, less so for A. You can easily change to other positions.
Disadvantages: This is not very intimate. B doesn't see A. Neither
of them can share expressions. Unless you change position there
isn't much possibility for touch except for A slapping B's buttocks
or pressing his hands on B's back. It does deal nicely with the problem of pot bellies!
Uses: The lack of intimacy can be the focus of the story. It is
the position that most allows A to pretend that B is a woman. So,
if you like effeminate bottoms to masculine tops this is a good position to use.
*cough* Jim/Blair *cough*
Oops! I Dropped the Soap.
Descriptions: Both are standing up. B may lean forward legs spread
out while A stands behind him. B can arch his back and A put his
head over B's shoulder so that the two of them can tongue kiss.
A can press his entire body against B. A can put his feet between
B's feet so that the feet touch, the legs touch, A's groin is pressed
against B's buttocks, A's belly and chest can press against B's
back, A can nibble on B's neck or ears and put his arms around B's
chest. A does most of the work, B could support some of A's weight.
Advantages: Rarely seen in Slash stories. Full body contact is
very intimate. Can be intimate/shmoopy or a touch rough. It can be a little bit 'kinky'.
Disadvantages: Unless you do it in front of a mirror you can't see
each other's face. A and B have to be the same height, more or
less. It may feel too pornographic for many slashers. If A has a potbelly, forget it!
Uses: Could be used for first time stories or long-term lovers. Does not work for H/C.
Example: Toby was scrubbing the sweat off. Considering that he
had been a sissy all of his life, he actually enjoyed the Gay Baseball
League. It was one of the few things that he and Jack could share.
He was startled out of his reverie when Jack pulled back the shower
curtain and jumped into the showed with him.
"What-the-Hell! Ja-ack!?"
Jack smirked at Toby. "Come'on , don't you think that this'll
be hot? I've seen your porn collection."
Would you like a Backrub?
Description: B lies on his stomach. A either kneels between B's
spread legs or lies on top of B. B can be completely passive in
this and let A do all the work.
Advantages: Full body contact. Can kiss as in 'Oops!' This is
pretty comfortable for both. Can move into other positions easily
such as 'Spooning', 'Doggy Style' or 'Both Kneeling'. The feel
of someone laying their full weight on top of you can be terrifying
or comforting (either will work well in a story)
Disadvantages: Doesn't allow looking into each other's face. B
can't masturbate easily. A might get tired of doing all the work
himself. It's difficult for B to touch A.
Uses: Great for B being a first timer. Can move from a massage
into lovemaking. Good for long hours of sex.
Bonus: B can be disabled. So, Logan from 'Dark Angel' or Professor
X in 'X-Men'. This is great in H/C sex.
Example:
He made it in less than five minutes and shimmied up the rope left outside the window.
Max was doing push-ups, in the nude. An open condom and jar of
lube were on the floor next to him.
Kyle stared in appreciation at Max. The guy was so fucking beautiful:
sweat glistening on golden skin, inky hair and a taut muscular body.
Every step Kyle took away from the window he put something on the
floor: his knapsack, his t-shirt, his shorts and his jock strap.
He lay on top of Max and licked up the line of his spine. Max was spicy and sweet.
Max said, "Enough with the mushy stuff. Give me 200 pushups."
Kyle put the condom on and slid into Max' greased up ass like a
sparrow returning to Capistrano. He started his push-ups with Max
counting them out beneath him. Kyle knew that by the time Max hit
the count of fifty that he would be all enthusiatic about the 'mushy stuff'.
Just Lie Down and Relax.
Description: A lies on his back. B sits down on A's penis. A doesn't have to work at all.
Advantages: A and B's hands are free to explore each other. They
can see each other's faces. This is completely comfortable for
A and pretty comfortable for B. B can 'rotate' around A's penis,
(go from facing A to turning his back on A while A's penis is still in his ass)
Disadvantages: Since B is in control he may not be aware of the
stress put on A's penis. Penis fractures can happen, especially
if B should fall over! This can be a very frustrating position
for A. You can change to other positions, but it requires a fair bit of co-ordination.
Uses: Great for A being a first timer. B has to have a fair bit
of experience. (OK, best if B is a mega-slut).
Bonus: There is a great variety of moods possible with this position.
It could be sweet and tender, careful and loving, playful and fun
or a bit naughty. Silk scarves and brass beds anyone.
Example:
John whispered to Det. Swenson.
"Hush now. Just lie down and let me take care of everything.
Danny lay on the bed shivering from the chill as John rubbed some
gel across his half-hard dick. In no time at all, the little soldier
was at full attention. John carefully rolled a condom on.
John looked Danny in the eye. "You still ok with this?"
Danny grinned and folded his hands behind his head. "Fucking A. This feels awesome."
John straddled Danny and prepared to sit down. Danny touched John's
cock cautiously, as if it might bite him, before he started to stroke it.
Danny's expression was the mixture of joy, fear, triumph and daring
that you see in a boy on his first bike ride, without training wheels.
He made eye contact with John. "Could I suck your dick?"
John was a little surprised that Danny would take this step. He
leant forward as Danny arched his head and took the tip of his cock into his mouth.
After a few minutes of Danny's enthusiastic though inept cock-sucking,
Danny lay back and John slowly sat down on Danny's dick. He let
out a groan as Danny's six inches slid into him.
Tabling the Motion.
Description: B lies on his back. A stands in front of him. B
can curl his legs around A's buttocks. Both A and B must work.
Advantages: Same as 'Put your knees on my shoulders. Plus, it is
much more comfortable for both A and B. The hands are free so that
A can play with B's nipples. Sex can last longer in this position.
A can be quite enthusiastic. Strong dom/sub scenes are possible. Pot bellies don't matter.
Disadvantages: Can be too pornographic for some slashers. A and
the surface have to be pretty much the same level.
Use: Generally the guys who would do this know what they are doing. It's a bit
kinky and is a great position for 'Afternoon Delight'. :-)
Example: Mulder walked into Assistant Director Skinner's office.
"You wanted to see me?"
"Mulder, get your ass in here and close the door."
Mulder closed the door. Skinner put on the tape of the two of
them having a loud argument and turned the volume up loud.
Skinner grabbed Mulder and drove his tongue into the younger man's
mouth. With one masterful sweep he cleared his desk.
[Ahem, Mulder and Krycek in a dark alley with Ratboy on a garbage
can would be another scenario.]
Spooning
Description: A and B lie on their sides. A penetrates B from behind.
Advantages: Full body contact and lot's of cuddling possible. There
are similar advantages to "Oops!" and "Backrub". It is very comfortable.
Disadvantages: No sharing of facial expressions, no strong dom/sub and no rough sex.
Use: Quite good for lovers. Good for older men or men with disabilities.
Nice way to wake up in the morning.
Example:
Michael lay on his side and curled around a pillow.
"Just put on the goddam condom already n' grease me up, twerp."
Alex lost his nervousness, fast. He had a bit of trouble with the
condom, he couldn't get the first one on at all. Michael gave him
a hand with the next, almost too much of a hand considering how
excited Alex was. Michael squeezed Alex' balls tight enough to
hurt without being incapacitating until the danger had ebbed.
Alex worked half a tube of strawberry/kiwi 'Love Gel' up Michael's butt.
Michael guided Alex to the entry point, it took a couple of tries
with quite a bit more spit for Alex to enter.
"Ready for your probe, Alien boy?"
"Oh, yeah. Give to me, you little twerp."
Alex eased into Michael's ass and buried himself to the hilt. He
moaned and bit at the other guy's shoulders and hugged as if he
were trying to absorb Michael through his skin.
There are other variations for each of these positions. For example:
A could sit on a chair and B sit on top of him. But this will
be an introduction to some of the concerns: what do they see, is
the position comfortable, how much can they touch, do bellies get
in the way, does it matter how short or tall one of them is?
I hope that this is helpful for the women who write slash.