Butts have been all around pop culture for decades. One thing they are for a fact, though, is interesting. You may not immediately think that the butt is the biggest muscle in our body, but when you break it down, it totally makes sense. After all, butt muscles do help move your hips and thighs while helping to keep your torso upright. Have back pain? Research shows that strengthening your glutes and hips will do a better job at saving your lower back than spinal exercises. Your glutes are made up of three muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus.

1. The gluteus maximus is the largest, most powerful muscle to work against gravity
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But there's one adjacent area that could use a little more erotic attention: Your butt cheeks. These pillowy protectors are actually an incredible area to stimulate during sex or foreplay—and not just on the way to full-on butt sex. Allow Queen to explain:. Squeeze Them A good old ass grab can have a lot of sexual power. And your cheeks are wonderful for grabbing onto while thrusting giver and receiver can enjoy this , says Queen. But to amp up this move, be strategic about your hand-to-booty placement. Try to get your fingertips in the cleft a.
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Remember Me. These pillowy protectors are actually an incredible area to stimulate during sex or foreplay — and not just on the way to full-on butt sex. A good old ass grab can have a lot of sexual power. And your cheeks are wonderful for grabbing onto while thrusting giver and receiver can enjoy this , says Queen. But to amp up this move, be strategic about your hand-to-booty placement. Try to get your fingertips in the cleft aka the crack near the anus, which is especially sensitive for men and women, she says. Fun fact: the nerves in the cleft are connected to the genitals, making this a very erotically sensitive part of your derriere. Butt cracks, FTW! Some light spanking can spice up your go-to sex position. Since those butt crack nerves signal the genitals, pulling your cheeks apart or his can feel very satisfying, says Queen.