Saturdays are perfect days for lying in bed scrolling aimlessly. If you find yourself on some of the stranger sides of TikTok, you are sure to have come across the most recent viral sensation, sex pillows. While some people may find the idea of having pillows specifically designated to sex a bit strange, they are one of the more common sex toys. To help clear up any confusion on why your normally pillows aren’t enough for your sex life this week’s strange sex Saturday is dedicated entirely to pillow talk.

What’s the Hype?

No matter what your favorite, or what new sex positions you and your partner want to try sex pillows can provide the extra support you need to relieve tension off of your back, hip, butt, and neck. Sex pillows are generally made from firm foam surrounded by padding and a removable cloth or plastic covering. These sex-exclusive cushions and wedges are also great for those with limited mobility making it so anyone can enjoy all the new angles and positions to play with during penetrative, oral, and solo sex.

How do you use one?

There are quite a few different shapes available, but the most popular ones are cubes, rectangles, wedges, ramps, bars, and chaises. How you use them will change depending on what shaped pillow you choose. The cubes and bolsters are great to lean on or hug during rear-entry positions. Ramps and wedges are great for elevating the hips and supporting the back. Chaises can support various positions and often have bondage rings built-in for an extra kinky sex session. You can also find sex pillows with pockets or attachments to help position sex toys for easier use.

Yes, any regular pillow can technically be used for sex, but you can’t count on an ultra-soft down pillow if you’re in need of firm back support during a tantra sex position session. Sex pillows aren’t just for straight couples. They can be just as useful for same-sex couples or for solo encounters! We will see you next week while we explore more of the “stranger” sides of sex and sexuality.