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Reading time: 6 minutes | Last Updated: June 10, 2025
Quick Facts:
- What It Is: The receiving partner straddles the giver’s face facing toward their head, while the giver lies flat on their back providing oral stimulation
- Also Known As: Face sitting, throne sitting, femdom face riding, oral domination, the royal treatment, riding his face, sitting pretty
- Difficulty: Easy enough for beginners, with endless room to get creative
- Best For: Anyone ready to own their pleasure, couples exploring power dynamics, or those craving intensely focused oral attention
- Why It’s Amazing: You can reach all your sensitive spots, control the pressure and pace, and focus completely on your own pleasure
- Common Challenge: Getting over that initial “am I too much?” hesitation (spoiler: you’re not)
- Perfect Pairing: Wall or headboard, teledildonic stroker, mouth-safe external vibrator
What Is the Queening Position?
You know that feeling when someone treats you like you’re the most important person in the room? Now imagine that energy, but naked, with their face between your thighs and their complete attention focused on making you come undone. Welcome to queening – where Beyoncé’s “Bow Down” becomes your bedroom anthem.
This isn’t just another way to get oral. The queening position is about claiming the spotlight, sitting pretty on your throne, and letting your partner worship you like the royalty you are. When you’re perched above them, controlling every delicious sensation, you’ll understand why this position has been making people feel like gods and goddesses for centuries.
If you’re ready to explore the full range of oral sex positions that put your pleasure first, queening is the perfect place to start your royal journey.
What Makes Queening Your New Sexual Superpower
The queening sex position transforms oral from something that happens to you into something you actively command. Think of it as directing your own pleasure film, except you’re the star, director, and the only audience that matters.
While your partner lies beneath you, completely focused on your satisfaction, you control the show. Want more pressure? Lower yourself down. Need them to focus on your clit? Guide yourself exactly there. Craving that perfect rhythm? Rock your hips to set the pace that makes your toes curl.
The psychological thrill matches the physical intensity. You’re not just receiving pleasure; you’re commanding it, directing it, owning it completely. The first time I tried queening, I felt this rush of power that was almost as intense as the physical sensations. Watching my partner’s eyes while I controlled every movement? That’s when I understood why they call it queening – you truly feel like royalty. It’s giving main character energy, as the kids on TikTok would say.
Why This Position Will Spoil You for Regular Oral
Once you experience the focused intensity of queening, going back to passive oral feels like ordering takeout when you could have a home-cooked meal – it really is that satisfying:
You’re the Conductor of Your Own Symphony
No more hoping they’ll hit the right spot or find the perfect rhythm. You position yourself exactly where it feels good and adjust as needed. It’s like having directions to your own pleasure.
Gravity Becomes Your Best Friend
The angle and natural pressure create steady contact that builds arousal nicely. Instead of quick touches, you get consistent stimulation that builds layer by layer.
They Have One Job – and They Know It
Your partner’s complete focus is on making you feel good. No multitasking, no divided attention. They’re focused entirely on your pleasure, and you can feel that attention in every movement.
The Mental Game is Everything
The combination of physical control and psychological dominance creates arousal that feeds on itself. When you feel powerful, everything feels better – it’s that simple.
How to Master Your Royal Debut
Ready to claim your throne? Here’s how to make your queening debut something to remember:
Setting the Royal Stage
Start with a conversation that’s as hot as it is practical. Discuss what you both want, establish boundaries, and create a simple signal system. Since talking might be muffled, agree on tapping their thigh three times if anyone needs a breather.
Position your partner flat on their back with a pillow supporting their neck – comfortable servants perform better, trust me.
Ascending to Your Throne
Straddle their face with confidence, knees on either side of their head. You can face toward their feet for that view of their body, or toward the headboard for eye contact – both feel great.
Grab the headboard, wall, or your partner’s hands for stability. Take your time lowering yourself – hover, adjust, find that spot where everything feels right.
Ruling with Pleasure
The Royal Grind: Rock your hips slowly, keeping contact while changing pressure and angle. This steady movement builds arousal like a slow burn that gradually intensifies.
The Crown Control: Lift slightly to reposition and guide their tongue exactly where you want it. You’re directing your own pleasure.
The Rhythm of Royalty: Find a pace that builds arousal gradually. Sometimes slow and steady beats fast and frantic – though both have their place.
Use your voice to guide them. “Right there,” “just like that,” or those encouraging moans that let them know they’re hitting their mark.
Delicious Variations for Your Reign
Once you’ve mastered the classic queening position, these variations from our BSP collection add new dimensions to your royal repertoire:
Reverse Queening
Turn to face their feet for a completely different sensation and a nice view for your partner. This angle works well for exploring rimming and gives them a view of your curves in motion. Check out our complete reverse queening guide for detailed techniques.
Doggy Queening
Want to combine your newfound queening confidence with a more comfortable position? Doggy queening position lets you maintain that royal control while exploring different angle oral play.
Anal Face Sitting
Ready to take your queening throne to the next level? Our anal face sitting techniques show you how to explore rimming while maintaining that same powerful, dominant energy. Consider it graduate-level throne work.
Safety for Your Royal Sessions
Keep Them Breathing: Never put your full weight on their face – you need them conscious and able to serve their queen properly. Put your weight on your knees and thighs, not directly on their face. Watch for any signs they need air – blue lips or frantic tapping means lift off right away. Health experts emphasize the importance of communication and gradual progression for safe intimate experiences.
Royal Communication: Three taps means they need air – respect this immediately and adjust accordingly.
Throne Comfort: Use pillows to support their neck and head. A comfortable partner lasts longer and performs better.
Start Gradually: Begin with lighter pressure and shorter sessions (5-10 minutes max for beginners), building intensity as you both get comfortable with the dynamic. Remember, you’re not just learning a position – you’re stepping into your main character era. As Taylor Swift says, “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me” – except in this case, you’re the solution to boring oral sex.
When Your Throne Needs Adjustments
“What if I’m too heavy?”: Most people can easily support your weight when distributed properly. Start light and gradually increase based on their signals.
“I can’t find the right angle”: Try leaning forward, sitting upright, or adjusting your knee placement. Small changes make big differences in how it feels.
“My thighs get tired”: Use support from the headboard or wall. Consider this your cardio for the day – though the reward is much better than any gym session.
Building Your Queening Confidence
If taking charge feels foreign, start building your royal confidence step by step:
Own Your Desires: You deserve focused, dedicated attention on your pleasure. That’s not selfish – it’s recognizing your worth and claiming your spotlight moment.
Practice Your Power: Start by getting comfortable giving direction in other areas of your sex life. “A little to the left” or “more pressure there” are sexy instructions that help your partner succeed.
Start Small, Dream Big: Begin with just a few minutes of queening before transitioning to other activities. Build your confidence gradually – every queen started somewhere.
I remember feeling nervous the first time, wondering if I was “doing it right.” Then I realized there’s no wrong way to enjoy pleasure that’s focused entirely on you. The shift from “I hope this feels good” to “I’m going to make sure this feels incredible” changed everything. When you own your pleasure, your body responds with orgasms that feel amazing. It’s like that Lizzo song – you’re 100% that bitch, especially when you’re on your throne.
The BSP Bottom Line
The queening position transforms oral sex from something that happens to you into something you actively command and control. Research on sexual empowerment confirms that positions allowing women to direct their own pleasure lead to greater satisfaction, making queening a perfect introduction to claiming your rightful throne.
At Best Sexy Positions, we’ve tested every angle of positions that put your pleasure front and center, and queening consistently ranks among our most empowering recommendations. Whether you’re exploring dominance for the first time or adding royal flair to your sexual repertoire, queening offers a great introduction to claiming your pleasure like the royalty you are.
BSP Certified: We don’t just write about these positions – we’ve put them through extensive real-world testing to ensure they deliver the empowerment and satisfaction we promise. Try this BSP-certified position and see why queens never go back to being subjects.
Your Royal Q&A Session
What’s the difference between queening and face sitting? They’re the same position! Queening is just the sexier, more empowering name for face sitting. Some people prefer “queening” because it emphasizes the royal treatment and power dynamic, but mechanically they’re identical – you’re straddling your partner’s face either way.
What if I’m naturally more submissive? Many naturally submissive people find queening liberating because you’re still receiving, just with more control. You’re not being demanding – you’re helping your partner please you better.
How long should royal sessions last? Start with 5-10 minutes and build from there based on comfort and enthusiasm. Some couples enjoy extended sessions, while others prefer shorter, more intense encounters.
Does this work for all body types and orientations? Yes. The beauty of queening is how adaptable it is – you can adjust height, angle, and pressure to work with any body combination or gender pairing. Love is love, and pleasure is universal.
What if I’m worried about being too heavy? Start light and gradually increase pressure based on comfort signals. Most people can easily handle the weight when distributed properly through your knees and thighs. Remember – they chose to be there, serving their queen. Plus, if you’re worried about weight, you’re probably being more considerate than you need to be.