16 Best Sex Pillows to Help You Hit All the Right Angles in 2024

Vibrators or cuffs might be the first things that come to mind when you picture “sex toys,” but the best sex pillows are the unsung heroes of kinky accessories. They can make different positions way more pleasurable (or possible), allow for deeper penetration, and take pressure off of your joints and muscles, Javay-Frye Nekrasova, MEd, a certified sex educator at Lovehoney, tells SELF.

“Everyone should try a sex pillow because it gives you more support than a regular pillow, and it won’t flatten out as you use it” like a regular pillow might, Nekrasova says. “They also allow for more creativity when trying new positions.” For instance, lying on a wedge-shaped pillow during oral sex can help raise your (or your partner’s) body for easier access.

When shopping for a sex pillow, you’ll want to think about whether the materials, shape, and size are the best fit for your needs. Take foam pillows: They provide lots of support but are known to be bulky. So if you live in a New York City shoebox with no closets, an inflatable pillow might make more sense. Meanwhile, curved or bolster-shaped pillows are popular for masturbation, while a wedge can support you during partnered sex.

We spoke with experts to learn the best ways to use a sex pillow by yourself or with a partner. Then we researched options from top brands to find the most comfortable models on the market.

Our top picks

1. Best Wedge Pillow: Liberator Wedge Pillow
2. Best Value: Liberator Sex Position Wedge Ramp Combo
3. Best Splurge: Liberator Scoop
4. Most Versatile: Pivot Convertible Toy Mount
5. Most Discreet: Heart Wedge Sex Pillow
6. Best Inflatable: Dominix Deluxe Inflatable Sex Position Wedge
7. Best Sex Pillow Case: Sportsheets Pivot Waterproof Pillow Protector

What should you consider when shopping for a sex pillow?

Our experts recommend keeping these factors in mind as you search for the right balance of cushion and support.

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Most sex pillows are either made from foam or have an inflatable design. “Foam pillows are going to be sturdier, last longer, and hold their shape,” Nekrasova says. “They’re also generally better at having more weight put on them.”

Inflatables may get squishy under pressure, and ideally, your pillow should be firm enough to hold you up without being rock-hard, Nekrasova says. “[Blow-up pillows] also run the risk of being more likely to get damaged.” Still, it’s worth considering an inflatable if you can’t store a larger pillow or don’t want to spend the time pumping one up (especially in the heat of the moment).

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Some sex pillows are shaped to provide support in certain areas or make specific positions easier. As you shop, consider how (or with whom) you plan to use your pillow to narrow your choices.

Wedges are popular because they can add more support to positions you do with a partner. For example, the receiving partner can place it under their hips when on their back in missionary or lean their forearms on it during doggy style. But other curved shapes are great for solo play, whether you’re into humping and grinding or you want a slot for using a wand vibrator or dildo. Because who says no to hands-free masturbation?

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When it comes to the pillow’s cover, look for one that’s removable and water-resistant, for easy cleanup. You want a cover that feels good too: “Most people want that fabric to be smooth and soft, or some people like faux leather,” Rosara Torrisi, PhD, an AASECT-certified sex therapist and the founding director at the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy, tells SELF.

How should you clean and care for a sex pillow?

Most sex pillows have removable, machine-washable covers that you can pop in the laundry, Jenn Gunsaullus, PhD, sex coach and author of From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinvesting Sex For Women, tells SELF. This is more hygienic if you’re using a pillow with multiple partners and comes in handy if someone squirts, she says.

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