Robyn is the CEO & Founder of HER. Find her on Twitter.
Sep 08, 2022
You’ve likely heard the term ‘pillow princess’ by now, and maybe you’ve even wondered if you are said royalty. So, “What exactly is a pillow princess?” you ask.
In a nutshell, a pillow princess is a woman or femme, typically lesbian or LGBTQ+, who prefers to be the receiver during intimacy – thus, lying down comfortably on her pillow like a princess!
The term dates back to the 1990s, used to describe femmes in femme-butch relationships. It’s also commonly used to describe baby lesbians or queer women new to exploring their first queer relationships – who might be too shy to take control just yet!
Is this princess behavior starting to sound familiar to you? Keep reading to find out if it’s time to claim your tiara.
A pillow princess is part of lesbian slang. It’s a queer, gay, bi, or pan woman/non binary person who likes to remain horizontal during sex.
Pillow princesses are what we would refer to in the gay community as a “bottom” who basically likes to lie there and vibe (sometimes literally).
They’re there to enjoy themselves. That’s not to say that a pillow princess has never topped: maybe the princess is taking control while staying laid back.
A pillow princess isn’t going to break a sweat when they have sex, unless it’s due to their own orgasm. Their favorite positions are missionary or lying on their stomach.
Lots of qualities make up a pillow princess, but typically they do enjoy receiving. They often prefer to be submissive and let their partner take over while they relax and receive. Pillow princesses aren’t necessarily lazy either. They might just be timid, feel secure when others take control, and/or feel pleasure when being totally worshipped
If you prefer to receive sexual stimulation than give, you might just be a pillow princess. This doesn’t mean you don’t care about your partner feeling good. But maybe you’re a better fit with somebody who gets pleasure from giving pleasure. thus, you prefer to stay cozy on your throne (aka your bed) and let your boo take over.
Pillow princesses love to stay lying down during sex– because what position is more comfortable than that? If your favorite sex position looks identical to your favorite lounging or napping position, you’re likely a pillow princess.
This doesn’t mean you’re lazy either – you might only be able to enjoy yourself when the pressure’s off! Here, you don’t need to impress with crazy poses, and some positions, like missionary, might allow you to create a level of comfort that’s supportive of being able to climax.
Another giveaway for pillow princesses is being quick to communicate when you’re physically uncomfortable– because the whole point of being a pillow princess is being comfy, after all if you’re quick to let your partner know that your arm is slightly squished or the pillow under your head isn’t quite right, welcome to the club.
Bonus points if you need to make sure your satin sheets and cozy pile of pillows are ready before even getting started.
Pillow princesses are princesses for a reason, so being admired is their forte. There’s nothing wrong with liking laying there and looking cute, and tons of people also enjoy looking at pretty people! Wanting to be admired is a common kink, and it’s nothing to feel vain about. Plus, you likely are pretty after all- it’s just a fact, we don’t make up the rules!
If you enjoy dirty talk, but not taking action on your words, there’s a good chance you’re a pillow princess. It does make sense after all, since you can easily talk from any comfy position. It’s a way to engage in intimacy without having to lift a finger, as it should be for a princess.
Some pillow princesses like being tied up– because they get to relax and let their partner take control! They don’t have to do anything because they can’t do anything. Thus, it makes sense why a princess might feel comfy with some bondage.
Sex toys are a pillow princess’s best friend because they take a lot of the work away. Why do all that work when a press of a button has got you covered? If you’re a bigger fan of sex toys than most for this reason, you might be a part of the royal family.
Along with lounging, pillow princesses love to continue watching whatever show or movie is on while getting intimate. Pillow-princessing is a lifestyle, and all forms of pampering are priority #1, including watching your favorite show.
You might think pillow princesses are bad in bed, but they’re truly goddesses here for the worshipping. They’re also experts in dirty talk and can curate one hell of a sex toy collection. Sure, they might not be for everyone, but they have a very special place in the queer ecosystem. They tend to pair well with a nice service top, domme, etc. They’re also great if you want somebody who can have sex while consuming a Netflix docu-series. (Taking Netflix and chill to the next level.) And if the princess in your life happens to be a high femme with an elaborate skincare routine, make sure to get them a nice silk pillowcase. They’ll be yours forever!
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Robyn is the CEO & Founder of HER. Find her on Twitter.
