How?

Place a pillow or cushion down on your bed and lie down with your lower stomach and hips over it. If it’s easier or more comfortable, you can use a position enhancer; these offer sturdier, more structured support than pillows, you see!, you see!

Take your time teasing and stroking yourself, caressing your inner thighs as you slowly, sensually make your way to your penis or vulva. Rock your hips against the pillows as you go; the erotic movement will really get you in the mood.

Why?

Sex with a lover is loads of fun, of course – but sometimes it feels just as good to have everything your own way. Raising your hips will bring a little novelty to your solo play, giving you something to grind against.

Plus, if you’re propped up on one elbow, you can have a phone next to you on the bed. Whether you like videos or erotic stories, you can slip off into your own little fantasy world in a matter of moments.

Add in any toys you like, too – try nestling a rose toy between the pillows if you’ve got a vulva.

Try

A third of adults have tried BDSM – are you one of them? Make your me-time a little kinkier by adding a blindfold, for example. With your sight restricted, your remaining senses will be on high alert – and so the feeling of your fingers stroking your skin will be even more intense.

Solo play is where you can explore your fantasies and discover new ones. If you’ve been dreaming about tentacle dildos or nipple clamps, now’s your chance to try it for real.

Make it even easier

If lying face-to-comforter would be uncomfortable for you, rest your arms on the bed headboard instead – or place a chair against the side of the bed to hold onto and stabilize yourself.

Alternatively, try this move on the couch and you’ll be able to kneel on the seat, rest a forearm on the couch arm, and lean one side of your body against the couch’s back. Having support from two sides should help you feel more secure as you free one arm to pleasure yourself.

Make it even better

Hump Day is all about you so, treat yourself to a luxurious spot of time alone.

Stimulate your nipples as you play by rubbing your chest against your bed. If you’re an anal fan, slip in a well-lubed butt plug before you start for double the internal stimulation.

If in doubt, grab a rabbit: these sex toys are classics for a reason. Vulva owners can sink into the breathless pleasure of these dual-stimulation vibrators, teasing your internal and external hotspots all the way to orgasm.: these sex toys are classics for a reason. Vulva owners can sink into the breathless pleasure of these dual-stimulation vibrators, teasing your internal and external hotspots all the way to orgasm.

If you have a penis, treat yourself to a masturbator. These vary from vibrating toys that you can insert your whole length into, to ribbed cuffs that stimulate and stroke the head – whatever tickles your pickle!