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Rimming Chair vs Sex Wedge Pillow: Which Is Better?
Two popular pieces of sex furniture — completely different use cases. Here's the direct comparison to help you decide which one (or both) belongs in your bedroom.
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What Each Product Does
The Rimming Chair
A rimming chair — like the ASSTRONAUT by Home in Bold — is a metal-frame stool with a cutout seat. One partner sits on top, the other lies beneath. The cutout provides unobstructed access for rimming (analingus), face sitting, and oral sex. It's a structural solution to positioning problems: no neck strain, no balance issues, no constant physical effort to maintain position.
The ASSTRONAUT adjusts from 13"–15" in height, supports 352 lbs, and has foam-padded handles for the person sitting. It's specifically designed for the face-sitting and oral play category. It does one thing — and it does it extremely well.
The Sex Wedge Pillow
A sex wedge pillow is a high-density foam wedge (typically 7–8" at the highest point, 25–30 degrees of incline) used to change body angles during penetrative sex, oral sex, and other activities. It goes under the hips, under the chest, or under the knees depending on the position. It makes penetration deeper, reduces back strain, and changes the angle of access.
A quality wedge like the BOLD WEDGE & RAMP SET from Home in Bold is versatile across a wide range of positions — missionary with deep angle, doggy with hip support, oral sex with a raised-hip platform, spooning variants, and more. It's a general-purpose positioning tool with dozens of applications.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Category | Rimming Chair (ASSTRONAUT) | Sex Wedge Pillow (BOLD WEDGE) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Face sitting, rimming, queening | Penetration angle, oral assist, hip support |
| Versatility | Specialized | High — 20+ position uses |
| Best for oral? | Yes — face sitting & rimming specifically | Assists hip positioning, but not face-sitting |
| Best for penetration? | No | Yes — primary use case |
| Storage | Slides under bed | Stores anywhere; looks like a normal wedge |
| Setup time | ~30 seconds (height adjust) | ~5 seconds (place it) |
| Price range | ~$120* | ~$80*–150 |
| Partner dynamic | Strong D/s potential | More egalitarian, position-neutral |
| Cleaning | Wipe down frame; washable pad if used | Removable washable cover |
Use Cases: When Each Product Wins
Get a Rimming Chair If:
Rimming and face sitting are activities you want to do regularly and comfortably. The rimming chair doesn't just make these activities more convenient — it transforms them. Extended face sitting sessions that would be physically unsustainable on the floor become genuinely comfortable. The bottom partner's neck doesn't strain. The top partner has real support and control through the handles. If this category of activity is important to your sex life, the chair pays for itself immediately.
Also worth getting if you're interested in dominant/submissive dynamics with a physical furniture component. The rimming chair creates a clear visual and physical hierarchy that many couples find amplifies the dynamic in ways that no pillow can replicate.
Get a Sex Wedge If:
Penetrative sex is your primary focus and you want to improve angles, reduce back strain, and access more positions. The wedge works in missionary, doggy, cowgirl, spooning, and oral positions. It's a versatile tool that quietly improves sex across dozens of scenarios. If you're not specifically focused on face sitting and rimming, the wedge has broader everyday utility.
Where They Overlap:
Both can assist with oral sex positioning. A wedge under the bottom partner's hips raises their genitals for better access during cunnilingus or fellatio. A rimming chair provides the same angle with the structural advantage of the top partner being supported above. For straight oral sex (not face-sitting), the wedge is often more convenient because setup is faster. For sustained face sitting and rimming, the chair is in a different category.
Do You Need Both?
Many couples end up with both — and it makes sense. They don't compete with each other. A rimming chair is for face sitting, rimming, and queening. A sex wedge is for penetrative sex, standard oral positioning, and general angle improvement. They address completely different needs. If both categories of activity are part of your sex life, both products justify their purchase independently.
The practical consideration is budget and storage. Both items can fit under a standard bed. Total investment for the ASSTRONAUT chair and a good wedge set is around $200*–270. That's a meaningful spend but covers two genuinely different use cases without overlap.
The Verdict
Choose the rimming chair if face sitting, rimming, and queening are priorities. It does these things better than anything else at this price point.
Choose the sex wedge if penetrative sex angle improvement and general-purpose positioning are your primary goals. The wedge wins on versatility.
Buy both if your sex life includes both penetrative sex and face sitting/rimming regularly. They don't compete — they complement.
ASSTRONAUT Rimming Chair
by Home in Bold
Adjustable height (13"–15"), 352 lbs capacity, thick foam handles, stable steel frame. Ships in plain packaging. Free US shipping.
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* Prices shown are approximate and may have changed since this article was written. Always check the retailer's website for current pricing. Product descriptions, comparisons, and specifications for third-party brands are based on publicly available information at the time of writing and are provided for general reference only. Home in Bold does not guarantee the accuracy of competitor product details.