Sportsheets Doggie Style Strap

The Sportsheets Doggie Style Strap, sold by the maker as the I Like It Doggie Style Strap, is a padded doggy style strap with two handles that turns rear-entry sex into something both partners can steer. The receiving partner wears it around the hips; the partner behind holds the handles instead of hips or waist. Sportsheets says it shifts the angle of penetration from roughly 90 degrees to 45. As doggy style straps go, it is one of the simplest: no frame, no cushions, just a belt that rolls up into a drawer.

What changes with a doggy style strap

Without one, the partner behind usually grips the hips, which tires the hands quickly and gives only so much control. With the handles, they can draw their partner back towards them, set the depth and keep a steady rhythm while standing straighter. The partner in front gets a more consistent angle and can relax into the position, adjusting their back or lowering their chest while the strap keeps contact. The 45-degree change Sportsheets describes comes from that pull: the hips tilt rather than staying level.

Putting it on

Wrap the padded section around the front of the hips so it sits just above the hip bones, with the handles at the back. Tighten the adjustable straps until the belt stays put without digging in; it should move with the body, not squeeze it. Try a few slow pulls before you start to check the handles are where the partner behind can reach them comfortably. If the pad slides up towards the waist, loosen it slightly and reposition it lower.

Positions beyond doggy style

The same belt works for standing rear entry, with the front partner leaning on a bed or counter, and for kneeling at the edge of the bed with the other partner standing. It is also useful with a strap-on, where the wearer often needs extra leverage and steadier control. Some couples use it as light power play, with one partner guiding the other by the handles.

Your first time using it

Start in a position you both already know, so the only new thing is the belt. Let the front partner say how firmly to pull and where the pad feels right, since they feel the pressure. A folded blanket or pillow under the knees makes kneeling on a mattress edge or floor more comfortable for longer. Keep the first pulls slow and small; it takes a few minutes to learn how much tilt a gentle tug creates.

Choosing between the Sportsheets straps

This is the standard size. The Plus Size Doggie Style Strap has a pad that Sportsheets says is 7 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider, so choose it if you want more coverage around the hips or simply more room in the adjustment. The Pivot Deluxe Doggie Strap is a separate design in the Pivot positioning line.

Care

Our supplier lists the belt as machine-washable: wash on cold with a mild detergent and let it air-dry. Fasten the straps before washing so the hardware doesn't knock around, and keep it away from high heat to protect the padding.

Specifications

• Brand: Sportsheets, I Like It Doggie Style Strap
• Design: soft padded belt with adjustable straps and two handles
• Materials (per supplier): polyester padding, ABS and polypropylene hardware
• Care: machine wash cold, air-dry
• Size: standard; also in plus size

More ideas for position play are in our guide to sex furniture and the Sportsheets collection.