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This article was medically reviewed by Sara Rosen , LMSW, MEd, a certified sex therapist at the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy.

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Love to give and receive in bed? 69 may be the perfect sex position for you and your partner.
Here's how to do a couple different 69 positions as well as the benefits of it compared to other sex positions.
Put simply, the 69 position means that the partners are positioned face-to-genital rather than face-to-face, says sex and relationships therapist Stefani Goerlich, LMSW-Clinical, LISW .
Luckily, getting into the 69 position is very straightforward. Follow these steps from Goerlich to assume the position:
If the couple involves someone with a penis and someone with a vulva, Goerlich recommends that the penis-haver be the person who lies down, so that the vulva owner can control the depth of penetration during oral sex.
"When the positions are reversed, it's not uncommon for an enthusiastic penis-haver to press down a bit too far into their partner's mouth, restricting airflow and causing a bit of discomfort," says Goerlich.
The traditional 69 might not be comfortable for everyone. If you'd like, you can try a horizontal variation of 69.
Goerlich says this variation can be good if traditional 69 feels too claustrophobic for the partner who's lying down or uncomfortable for the person who has to bear their weight above their partner.
Follow these steps to get into a horizontal 69 position:
Aside from being super sexy, the 69 position comes with a few benefits, too. Goerlich says some of the perks of 69ing include:
1. Mutual engagement : During 69, both partners are actively engaged at the same time. This can reduce feelings of imbalance or lack of reciprocity that one might feel when giving or receiving oral sex, alone. Both partners are giving and receiving equally.
2. Gender-inclusive: No matter your gender or your partner's gender, you can experience pleasure from 69ing. The position can work with any combination of genitals, as long as it's comfortable for you and your partner.
3. Reduced body anxiety: If you feel self-conscious about your body during foreplay or sex, 69 may be a good option for you: "69 can be a great way to reduce everyone's view down to a narrow bit of the landscape and to hide perceived flaws," says Goerlich. The less self-conscious you are during sex, the more likely you are to enjoy it.
4. Greater chance of orgasm for vulva owners: If you have a vulva, chances are you need clitoral stimulation to orgasm. A 2017 study found that 36.6% of women need clitoral stimulation to orgasm –– and oral sex is a great way to get this kind of touch.
5. Chance of mutual orgasm : For couples who want to orgasm simultaneously, 69 is a great option because you can closely monitor your partner's bodily reactions while also experiencing your own, which can make a mutual orgasm a little easier to accomplish than in other sex positions.
It can take a little bit of practice to really get comfortable in the 69 position, but once you have it figured out, there's sure to be lots of simultaneous pleasure for both you and your partner.
Remember that during sex, communication is key. Keep the line of communication open so you can make your partner feel as good as possible, and vice versa.

Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on June 28, 2021
Sixty-nine is a common nickname for when sexual partners give each other oral stimulation at the same time. The nickname refers to the positions of the bodies fitting together like the shape of the number 69.
Sixty-nine or 69ing is a common form of foreplay because it gives mutual satisfaction rather than one partner just giving and one just receiving. It is intimate and is a personal preference. Some religions have taboos about oral sex in any form, and some people do not enjoy it. For those who do enjoy it, however, it can be part of a healthy sex life and relationship.
Sixty-nine is the umbrella term for two partners in a stomach-to-stomach position using their mouths to give each other oral pleasure at the same time. Fellatio and cunnilingus, respectively, refer to oral sex on the male and female genitals.
Different positions can be used for 69 sex, but comfort for both partners is key. The classic pose has one person lying flat on the bottom with the other on top, but with some practice and maneuvering, you can enjoy 69 sex in other positions.
These include lying on your side, one partner squatting over a sitting partner, or, for the more athletic, one partner standing and holding the other upside down. Depending on your preferences, some of these positions will work better than others. It's all part of exploring what you and your partner like best.
Some people worry about giving or receiving oral sex . Anxiety can stem from concerns about hygiene, a fear of losing control, or the belief that their partner won’t enjoy their technique. Others view 69ing as something that builds trust and intimacy. The most important thing to remember is that if both partners are willing, 69 sex can be a pleasurable expression of love in a relationship.
There are many myths about oral sex that prevent people from engaging in or enjoying 69 sex.
Women may have been told that they need to improve the smell and taste of their vagina for their partner to enjoy oral sex. A popular myth is that eating pineapple can change the taste of your vagina. However, this is not possible or necessary. Of course, if your vagina has a foul smell or has changed taste, you may want to see a doctor. However, the regular smell and taste of your vagina is nothing to feel self-conscious about or change.
Another common misconception is that women can only reach orgasm with oral sex. A recent study found that more oral sex is a predictor of a women’s likelihood of orgasm. But, sex that lasts longer, deep kissing, and genital stimulation were also predictors of a woman’s ability to reach climax.
In reality, these stories stem from anxiety or inexperience. Pleasure from oral sex varies from person to person, but if you and your partner are comfortable exploring each other
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New York Times: “A Lady’s Many Scents.”
Online Etymology Dictionary: “Fellatio.”
Online Etymology Dictionary: “Cunnilingus.”
Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego: "Can I Get Pregnant From Oral Sex?"
Societas Classica : “The Nature of Erotic Frescoes in Suburban Baths in Pompeii.”
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IF you’re looking for a quick way for you and your partner to both enjoy some oral sex, then the 69 is the perfect position.
Named for its similarity in appearance to the number 69, each person is curved against each other, face to genitals.
Yes, this is also the reason people laugh and say “nice” if the number ever comes up in other situations - which might be rather annoying once you reach that age, or for those born in 1969.
The 69 is a position in which both partners will be giving and receiving, meaning it can be a great position if you have only a limited amount of time.
This position also has the benefit of being suited to all genders.
To get into this position one partner will lie down on their back, the other partner will then climb and turn around so they are straddling their partner’s head with their genitals above their face.
Both partners then lean forward and begin performing oral sex on one another.
Presuming all participants are STD-free then there aren’t really too many risks associated with this position.
Although with your knees and legs being so close to your partner’s head just be careful you don’t kick or knee them.
Yes - if the classic 69 isn’t really doing it for you there are a few different variations of this position that you can try.
Instead of lying with one partner on top and one below in the lazy 69 you'll both be lying on your sides facing each other’s genitals.
This version can actually be more comfortable than the classic 69 so if you’re not comfy in the first position you can easily switch to this.
You can take part in the teasing 69 while remaining in either the classic or lazy position.
For this, rather than both of you giving and receiving you each take it in turns, bridging each other just to the brink of orgasm before switching the giver and receiver.
Only for those who are very strong, the standing 69 is where one partner stands facing their partner, then picks them up and flips them over so they’re upside down.
The 69 but with an extra participant. All three will make a triangle formation and then proceed to the classic 69 positions.
Person one performs oral on person two, who performs oral on person three, who performs oral on person one.
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