- What Is Double Penetration?
- 5 Reasons To Try Double Penetration
- 1. It Fulfills a Fantasy
- 2. It Can Feel Amazing (for the Receiver)
- 3. It Can Feel Amazing (for The Giver)
- 4. It Has Lots of Kinky Potential
- 5. It Crosses Into Taboo Territory
- Do Women Like Double Penetration?
- What Does Double Penetration Feel Like?
- Is Double Penetration Safe?
- How To Practice Double Penetration?
- Trying Double Penetration With a Partner (or Partners)
- Trying DP Alone
- Double Penetration With a Dildo
- Double Penetration With a Vibrator
You know what they say — two is better than one, and this might be true regarding penetration.
Double penetration is when a person simultaneously penetrates two of their orifices (vagina, anus, or mouth). While it might seem like one of those fantasies you see only in porn, it can be a powerful sexual experience in real life.
From threesome adventures to kinky sex, plenty of people love the idea of experimenting with double penetration. The intense pressure, the sensation of being filled, and the feeling of sexual liberation can drive even more powerful orgasms.
Whether you’ve already dipped your toes into the world of DP or you’re not sure yet if you want to try, double penetration has many benefits. Ready to take the thought of double penetration from fantasy to reality? Let’s explore why — and how — it can take your sexual pleasure to new heights.
What Is Double Penetration?
If you’ve ever encountered double penetration, it was in pornography. But there are so many ways to enjoy it outside the world of pornography. Double penetration isn’t just for heterosexual couples or people with penises.
Here are a few possible combinations for double penetration:
- Penetrating the anus and vagina with two different vibrators (or even a toy designed to hit both at once)
- Using an anal plug while having penis-in-vagina sex.
- Having two people penetrate from both sides — one orally and one anally or vaginally.
- Inserting a vibrator or dildo while your partner is already inside of you.
- Inserting a vibrator anally while there’s already a butt plug inside of you.
You can practice DP with a second (or even third) person to ramp up the sexual energy, but it’s also something you can do with your partner and a few choice toys. With the suitable toys on hand, you can even do it solo.
Read: How to make Anal Sex Less painful and more pleasurable?
5 Reasons To Try Double Penetration
Double penetration is one of many ways to explore new desires in the bedroom and expand your sexual horizons. If you’ve ever wanted to feel new sensations — or take those sensations up a couple of notches — this is the way to do it.
While you don’t need a specific reason to try it out, double penetration has plenty of benefits that make people love it.
Without further ado, here are five benefits of double penetration.
1. It Fulfills a Fantasy
For some people, just the act of double penetration is hot enough. Whether it’s two penises (or toys) in one hole or a combination of different spots, it can be exciting to push your limits in the bedroom.
Some people explore double penetration as a way to dig even deeper into fantasies of dominance and submission. It’s a way to safely (and consensually) engage in group sex, rough sex, and role-playing fantasies.
2. It Can Feel Amazing (for the Receiver)
Why does double penetration feel so good for some people?
Penetration feels good thanks to the pressure it puts on hot spots inside our bodies, like the g-spot or the p-spot. The anus and vagina are full of oh-so-sensitive nerve endings that can turn any stimulation into an explosion of pleasure.
While oral penetration might not hit on any nerve endings, it can still be hot because it feels great to pleasure your partner. It can also come with a thrilling power dynamic in the proper context.
So it makes sense that stimulating one or more of these places at once would feel amazing for the receiver. Whether you’re filling more than one orifice at a time or giving one of your entrances twice as much love, there’s endless potential for pleasure.
3. It Can Feel Amazing (for The Giver)
Don’t worry; double penetration can feel just as good if you’re the one doing the penetrating. Using two penises (or a penis and a toy) in one hole can offer a tighter squeeze than you’ve ever experienced before. What’s more, watching your partner experience such intense pleasure can be just as arousing.
Read: What is Sex Arousal?
4. It Has Lots of Kinky Potential
While you don’t need to be kinky to enjoy double penetration, it can be another way for BDSM-minded partners to explore a submissive and dominant dynamic in the bedroom.
For the receiver, it can appeal to the submissive side to hand over control to your partner. Double penetration relies on trust and boundaries — allowing your partner to push your physical limits to maximize your sexual pleasure.
For the giver (or givers), it can feel powerful to overwhelm your partner with pleasure. Whether you’re giving them a feeling of fullness they’ll never forget or stimulating them with powerful internal vibrations, it can be fun for everybody involved.
5. It Crosses Into Taboo Territory
There’s something extra thrilling about venturing into the “taboo” or “naughty” side of sex. That’s why fantasies about double penetration can be such a turn-on for some people.
More than just physical pleasure, double penetration offers sexual liberation. Some may see it as the freedom to play out these taboo fantasies in a safe space, either with their partner or completely solo.
Do Women Like Double Penetration?
Double penetration plays a role in a surprising number of sexual fantasies — over 60% of people said they had fantasized about it at least once. Another 30% of people say they’re turned on by the idea of a threesome, which double penetration can undoubtedly be a part of.
Even if you don’t hear about it much — outside of pornography — many people admit to being turned on by it. The same survey found that almost all genders and sexualities had thought about double penetration, including:
- 45% of heterosexual women
- 56% of heterosexual men
- 61% of lesbian or bisexual women
- 75% of gay or bisexual men
- 64% of trans or nonbinary people
So the short answer?
Yes, a lot of women like the idea of double penetration. But this sexual practice isn’t limited by sex or gender. And because it can be practiced with anything from a penis to fingers to vibrating sex toys, it’s something anyone can enjoy.
What Does Double Penetration Feel Like?
If you want to know more about double penetration and how it feels, you’re in the right place. Many people fantasize about the idea, but they’re still wondering: What does it feel like?
Whether in the vagina or anus, double penetration can create an incredible feeling of fullness. Some people report feeling “stuffed” or “full” in an orgasmic way.
If you have a vagina, double penetration can stimulate everything at once — the g-spot, clitoris, and sensitive nerve endings around the anus, leading to even more powerful orgasms. It can be the same for people with prostates. The thickness and pressure on the prostate can lead to convulsing orgasms.
The sensation can feel incredibly tight if you’re on the penetrating side of things with a penis. You might need to go slower as your partner adjusts to the added pressure or overpowering sensations. As you push, you’ll also feel the vaginal or anal walls tighten or tremble from that powerful pressure.
Is Double Penetration Safe?
If practiced with enough diligence and care, double penetration is perfectly safe. But that doesn't mean some people aren't concerned about safety. The practice can involve a lot of penetration happening simultaneously — even in the same hole. This can add a lot of pressure, stretching your body in new ways.
Double penetration doesn't have to be intimidating or painful. If done the right way — slowly — it can be immensely pleasurable. The number one way to make the process safer is to take things slow and ensure everybody is fully aroused and ready to go.
Both men and women report wanting around 20 minutes of foreplay before fully aroused. Some even need to have an orgasm before moving on to penetration. It can also help penetrate with fingers to open things up gently.
Getting yourself as turned on as possible will help, but a generous amount of lube should still be involved. Less friction is better, especially if you're trying to fit more than one toy into one orifice.
To ensure a comfortable experience from beginning to end, follow these tips:
- If you feel unexpected or unwanted pain, always stop what you're doing and communicate with your partner.
- Slowly work your way up to more giant sex toys or body parts during penetration, warming up with fingers or smaller toys if needed.
- Use vibrators to help relax the muscles and make penetration even easier.
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Add plenty of lube to reduce friction.
- Keep up constant communication with your partner about what feels good and doesn't.
If you're ever in doubt, you can always stop. The sexual excitement of double penetration will always be there for another day.
How To Practice Double Penetration?
OK, so you've learned just about everything there is to know about double penetration — but now you want to try it for yourself. How do you get started?
There are many ways to experience deep penetration, alone or with a partner. Here's what you need to know to get into the groove of double penetration.
Trying Double Penetration With a Partner (or Partners)
It might take more communication if you practice double penetration with a partner (or even more than one). It isn't easy to navigate positions, sex toys, and penetration techniques when there's more than one person in the mix — let alone three or more.
Here are some tips to make it work with partners.
1. Talk About It Beforehand
For any sexual practice that could be considered more "hard-core," you always need to have a pre-session talk.
There are many ways to practice double penetration, so you and your partner(s) need to be on the same page. Who's being penetrated? Where? And with what?
2. Get All Your Toys
Sure, most pornographic depictions involve two gorgeous male porn stars with rock-hard cocks. But that might not be the reality for a lot of people.
That means you'll need to consider what you'll need. What will it be if you're penetrating with a penis but want to add something else into the mix?
Add a vibrating anal plug to add backdoor excitement, or double up the vaginal penetration (and smooth sensations) with a glass dildo.
Want to take things up a notch?
Consider throwing in anal beads for textured play or a thigh harness to mix up the positions.
Just remember the two most important rules: If it's going up the back door, it needs a flared base. And no matter how penetrating, you always need lube — probably more than you think.
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Before you get into it, all partners involved need to be prepared to communicate. With something this intense, it helps to slow down and check in throughout.
Consider asking:
- Are you ready for another (finger, toy, penis, etc.)?
- Does this feel good?
- Do I need to slow down or speed up?
- How does this feel?
It can also help to establish a safeword, so any partner can stop play when needed. The stoplight system works well with double penetration — allowing you to slow down or take a pause when needed.
Set up a nonverbal safeword if the mouth is being penetrated during sex. For example, you are tapping on the bed or thigh three times to stop what you're doing.
Trying DP Alone
Double penetration doesn't need to be something you do with a partner or two. It's just another way to take your solo sessions to the next level and experience a new sensation — no partner needed.
For example, you can insert an anal plug while also inserting a vibrating dildo, combining both vaginal and anal sensations for an incredible orgasm. Or try using a ball gag in your mouth while taking anal beads or a dildo to your anus.
As with your partner play, take things slow and focus on your body. Keep some lube on deck to keep things smooth.
Double Penetration With a Dildo
Dildos make an excellent choice for double penetration fun. After all, not everybody has a cock. So if you're playing with partners who don't have that anatomy or want to go at it alone, a double penetration dildo can slide right in alongside a penis, another dildo, or a different toy like a butt plug.
Whether going at it solo or with a partner, ensure you never switch toys from your anus to your vagina without thoroughly washing and disinfecting. Trading them off like that could put you at risk for a nasty infection.
Read: The Cleaning Sex Toy Guide
Double Penetration With a Vibrator
When a dildo isn't enough, it's time to go for something even more intense. A vibrator makes the ideal tool for double penetration if you want to maximize your sensations. Not only do you get the feeling of fullness, but you get the deep, buzzing vibrations right against your most sensitive spots.
A U-shaped rabbit vibrator, for example, is perfect for anal or vaginal stimulation while pressing tingling vibrations right where you need it most — the clitoris or perineum.
Exploring the Depths of Pleasure With Double Penetration
Whether solo, with a partner, or indulging in a threesome, double penetration brings you to double the pleasure.
While you may have heard about some forms of double penetration from pornography, there's no one "right" way to do it. And there's no one right way to enjoy it either. Double penetration's joy is exploring sensations you've never felt before — a unique kind of pressure, stimulation, and powerful orgasmic pleasure.
With all that being said, it's essential to approach with caution. Take it slow and always communicate with your partner about how things are feeling. If it doesn't work out one day, you can always try the next. The pleasure of double penetration isn't going anywhere!
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