10 Most Dangerous Sex Positions

Extreme sex positions are all well and good, but the truth of the matter is, if you’re not in peak physical condition, or if you’re just not ready for the kind of sex that you’d expect to see at any Crossfit gym, just stick to what you know. No matter how much you may want to try them, the dangerous sex positions on this list aren’t for beginners.


Vote up the sex position that you think seems the most dangerous, and remember to stay safe out there.

Doggy Style

According to physical therapist, Kristi Latham, the founder of the physical therapy clinic Beyond Therapy & Wellness, vaginal tearing can occur if there’s forceful penetration at the wrong angle, so positioning adjustments might be necessary. Additionally, doggy style and its many other variants can also cause things to enter places that weren’t ready to be entered.

The Cowgirl

It's been widely reported that "Cowgirl" is one of, if not the most, dangerous sex position that you could be a part of. According to the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), similar to an elbow or knee, your penis can be hyperextended if you put too much or too frequent downward pressure on the shaft. Over time, this hyperextension can lead to peyronie’s disease - a buildup of plaques that causes your rod to bend while erect.

Reverse Cowgirl

Hey guys, go ahead and do reverse cowgirl all you want, but according to Advances in Urology, the foremost journal on all things below the waist, reverse cowgirl triggered the majority of "cracks" to the penis.

The Speed Bump

The speed bump isn't the most difficult of positions, but it's THE position for the woman who wants to be crushed under the weight of her partner. 

The Randy Raft

What is happening here? The Randy Raft is the best way to have sex while simultaneously getting sun burned. Also, if you can't swim, this is probably a good position to avoid forever.

69

Despite all of the wonderful T-shirt slogans that it inspired, 69 can result in pink eye. According to a 2007 study published in the International Journal of STD and AIDS, researchers found that nine percent of people studied were infected with chlamydial conjunctivitis after their partner ejaculated into their eye.

The Lap Dance

Sit on a chair and have sex - fine. That's great! But if you try any move that requires you to take a pole dancing class so you don't fall off your man and bust your head open while you're trying to get freaky, it probably isn't worth your time.

The Swiss Ball Blitz

“Penis breaks will be more common in any sex position in which the penis comes fully out of the vagina and then goes back in,” says Dr. Debby Herbenick. Because the Swiss ball creates an unusual amount of up and down inertia, too much power could lead to the guy slipping out of the gal just before gravity and momentum bring her full weight crashing back down on him. And that's a recipe for pain.

The Butter Churner

First of all, what is happening here? It looks like the guy is trying to break the woman in half. Supposedly, this position is great because the woman receives an extra rush of blood to her head and increases her ecstasy but it can also put stress on her neck and probably pull a muscle. Worst case scenario, you'll end up with a girlfriend in a neck brace.

The Wheelbarrow

I don't care how strong you are, you cannot hold yourself up for that long while also having sex. THAT IS TOO MUCH EFFORT. Guys, don't drop your lady friend while you're doing this move or you'll never get to try it again.

The Carpet Burn

Doesn't a position called "The Carpet Burn" sound fun? The danger that comes along with this move is all in the name, and maybe it sounds good, but can't you have a nice time without ripping your knees to shreds?

The Bridge

This seems like a super easy position, wait, sorry, this position looks like if either of you do it wrong, the man will end up with a broken in half penis.