Face sitting (aka “queening”) involves receiving oral stimulation while propped over a partner’s face.
Sexperts share why and how to try it.
Anotherkinky sexual practiceto gain notoriety on the app as of late?

Face sitting, or queening, which is anoral sex positionthat is… just what it sounds like.
What is face sitting?
It can be incorporated as part of foreplay or be the main sexual activity.

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Or, face sitting doesnt have to include the power play component at all, says Davis-Fainbloom.
Sometimes, it can just function as a different oral sex position to try.
What are the origins of this sexual act?

Though its rising in popularity now, face sitting is a centuries-old practice.
(Think of a stool with a hole in the seat.)
Its more about embodiment and empowerment and has nothing to do with genitalia.

Its more about embodiment and empowerment and has nothing to do with genitalia, says Davis-Fainbloom.
What is The Missionary Sex Position?
One more reason why you may want to add face sitting into your sexual repertoire?

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Its a great way to switch things up and try something new, adds Foxx.
Open communication about comfort, boundaries, and interests is vital, says Foxx.
Language and terminology is also important to consider during this conversation.

Face sitting is for everyoneregardless of gender, size, anatomy, or sexuality, says Foxx.
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