If the world-famous dog show doesn't prove it, then Lovehoney's Great British Sex Poll will...
In 2024, we undertook the monumental task of finding out Britain's favourite way to bonk. We asked you to vote on your favourite sex positions in a poll. Over 2000 people voted and one position came out on top... A beauty and a classic, it's Doggy Style!
Fast forward a few months and you saw us outside the world's favourite dog show (you know the one!) sharing the news that Britain is officially a nation of doggy lovers.
Britain's favourite sex position is... Doggy Style!
Taking gold, Doggy Style was the clear winner with 38% of the vote. It's a passionate penetration position that opens the bottom partner up to receive their lover. Just be sure to add lube!
Doggy works for both partners because it gives loads of freedom to thrust at speed or take a slow, sensual grind. The bottom partner also has loads of room to pleasure themselves – whether that's manually or with a sex toy.
Here's what Lovehoney forum members had to say about why they voted for Doggy Style:
"The view"
"For him it’s the view, for her it’s the depth and feel of the position. We often use a wand, pebble or clitoral vibrator of some sort..." - G_and_S
"Concentrate on sensation"
"I like the feeling of being bent over and taken from behind. I feel less self conscious and therefore can completely concentrate on the sensation, and let myself go, and I like the feel of the movement of my boobs." - GoGirl12
"Dominated yet empowered"
"It hits all the right spots for me, makes me feel deliciously dominated, yet empowered. We use the Mantric wand, WeVibe Chorus and a vibrating cock ring. He might sometimes wear a vibrating prostate massager if he wants to come faster." - mrssaffa
Your runner-up is.... Cowgirl
We'll be honest and say that we'd stuck a fiver on this one to be the winner, and 28% of voters agreed. It may be Cowgirl by name, but we reckon this is a top dollar position for two cowboys as well... and with the addition of a strap-on, two cowgirls. In fact, anyone can join this rodeo.
Here's why Lovehoney forum members voted Cowgirl:
"Hits my G-spot"
"Cowgirl hits my G-spot and gives me the most overwhelming orgasms as well as hubby being able to play with my breasts. I always stimulate my clitoris with my fingers in this position too and he loves to watch that." - steviefun
"Yeeeehas to perfection"
"I could get down as low as I could while making him go as high as he could and we got the yeeeeha’s to perfection neigh bother. There’s just something about being in control sexually..." - Amunique
"Get to see her breasts"
"I love the view on both Cowgirl and Doggy. I either have my wife on top and get to see her breasts or from behind and I see her bum. Both positions leave hands free to roam. We use toys in both of these and our favourites are rabbit ears, the Mon Ami Rose or a wand vibrator." - Bonzo2020
Missionary takes third place
It's a classic position for a reason... and 12% of voters said it was also their top position. But why? For starters it's achievable by most people regardless of which parts they've got downstairs.
Here are some additional thoughts from our Lovehoney forum members:
"So versatile"
"For more slower, sensual sessions missionary is our fave, because we can kiss, hold each other etc and it still hits. It’s so versatile and can be kinked up to max levels if the mood so arrives." - mrssaffa
"The closeness"
"My favourite is missionary and variations of it, I love the closeness, the skin contact, I love to watch his face." - JoCat
On a mission for more
Want to make more of Missionary (or indeed any position)? Sex toys can help you explore new sensations, enhancing all sorts of positions for both giver and receiver. If you're not sure where to start, grab a magic wand or bullet vibe. These versatile toys work for any gender and most sex positions, bringing sensual vibrations to your erogenous zones.
You can also change up the angles using sex furniture or position enhancers. While in missionary, slide a sex position wedge under the bottom partner's hips or shoulders and see how this affects the depth and closeness of the position.
"The liberator sex position wedge which since being purchased has enhanced our sex life immensely and increased pleasure incredibly!" - adge58
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Need inspiration?
It won't surprise anyone that the nation's favourite sex positions are three tried and tested classics. But you might be looking for fresh ideas to bring into your sexy repertoire. Check out the articles below for inspiration.