Sex Furniture NZ Guide: Sex Pillows, Wedges, Ramps & Swings for Couples

A sex pillow is a firm, high-density foam shape designed to lift, tilt or support the body during sex — improving the angle of penetration, deepening sensation, and removing the physical strain of holding a position with your own muscles. The broader category is sex furniture: sex pillows, wedges, ramps, chaises, sex chairs and sex swings, all designed to make positions easier, deeper or simply possible. In New Zealand, sex furniture is one of the most under-talked-about ways for couples to unlock comfort and variety they didn’t know was available — and the entry-level product (a sex pillow) starts under $230.

Quick answer: which piece of sex furniture should we buy first?

Start with a sex pillow (also called a sex wedge) from a brand like Liberator. It’s the smallest, cheapest, most versatile piece of sex furniture, slides under the hips to deepen penetration and improve G-spot angle, and stores under a bed or in a wardrobe between uses. If you outgrow it (and many couples do), the natural next step up is a ramp or wedge-ramp combo for full-torso elevation. Sex swings, sex chairs and chaises are further along the spectrum and worth a separate conversation.

The conversation: how to bring up sex furniture with your partner

The single biggest mistake we hear from NZ couples is treating sex furniture as a kink purchase. It isn’t. A sex pillow is closer to ergonomic equipment than to a sex toy — it makes the body comfortable in positions that were previously awkward. Framing the conversation that way removes most of the awkwardness:

• Lead with a problem, not a solution. “My back hurts in this position”, “I can’t reach the angle I want”, or “That position would be amazing if I didn’t have to hold myself up the whole time”. These are problems sex furniture solves; they’re also things couples actually experience and rarely talk about.
• Show the product, not the category. “I saw a sex pillow on Naughty Hut, it looks like a small foam cushion” sits very differently than “I want us to get into sex furniture”. A single concrete product makes the conversation grounded.
• Choose your timing. Not in bed. Not in the middle of sex. Not right after sex. Not in the middle of an argument. Over coffee on a Sunday morning is the right kind of moment.
• Give space for “not yet”. “Open to it” isn’t the same as “committed”. If your partner is hesitant, the right response is to ask what would make the idea feel more comfortable — not to push the decision.
• Decide who keeps it. Storage is a real conversation. A sex pillow stands flat against the back of a wardrobe; a ramp lives under a bed; a sex chair sits in the bedroom as furniture. Knowing the storage answer upfront removes the “but where would we put it?” objection before it lands.

The five types of sex furniture explained

1. Sex pillow / sex wedge

The starter and the workhorse of sex furniture. A sex pillow is a triangular high-density foam shape, around 25cm at peak height, designed to slide under the hips or chest. The single most useful piece of sex furniture you can own — it tilts the pelvis upward by 15–30° in missionary, which changes where the penetrating partner’s shaft tracks inside the vagina (front wall and G-spot rather than back wall), and supports clitoral grinding against the cover in doggy. Liberator’s Wedge is NZ’s best-selling sex pillow.

2. Ramp

A long inclined wedge (~70cm) for full-body elevation. Where a sex pillow lifts hips, a ramp elevates the entire torso. Best for face-to-face or rear-entry positions with deeper angle, and for couples where one partner has back or knee pain in regular bed positions. The Liberator Ramp pairs naturally with the Wedge — you can stack them in the Wedge Ramp Combo for height-mismatched couples.

3. Pillow mount and saddle-shapes

Saddle-shaped foam pieces (the Liberator Humphrey Pillow Mount is the archetype) the receiver sits or rides on. Used for oral, grinding play, and as a seat that holds the receiver in position during oral sex from the partner. Less universal than the wedge but solves a specific problem extremely well.

4. Sex chair, chaise and decorative pieces

Furniture-shaped sex furniture — Liberator Esse Chaise, Bonbon, Decor Fascinator. These pieces are designed to look like normal chaise lounges, ottomans or cushions when not in use, while holding a sustained sex position when they are. The investment is meaningful (the Esse Chaise sits around $2,000 in NZ) but they double as bedroom furniture and remove all the storage and discretion concerns of the smaller pieces.

5. Sex swings

A different category of sex furniture — sex swings suspend one partner for weightless positioning. They need a door frame, ceiling hook or freestanding stand. More setup, more storage, more decision-making — but radically different mechanics. Browse our sex swings range.

How a sex pillow actually changes sex (the angle conversation)

Most position discomfort in partnered sex comes from one of three things: the receiver has to hold their hips in an unnatural position, the penetrating partner has to bend or compress their knees, or the angle of penetration tracks along the back vaginal wall when it would feel better tracking along the front wall (toward the G-spot). A sex pillow solves all three.

In missionary with a sex pillow under the hips: the pelvis tilts upward by 15–30°, the penetrating partner’s shaft tracks along the front vaginal wall (G-spot territory), and the receiver doesn’t have to hold the angle themselves. Same wedge under the chest in doggy: clitoral pressure against the cover, back arched comfortably without arm fatigue. In side-lying spoon: the wedge under the upper partner’s hip opens the angle. For oral sex received: a pillow under the receiver’s hips lifts the genitals to the giver’s mouth — no neck strain on the giver, no held-up hips on the receiver.

The simplest version of the case: regular pillows compress under body weight in seconds, so the angle disappears the moment it starts to matter. Sex pillows use high-density polyurethane foam that holds the angle under full body weight for the entire session.

Sex furniture for couples with body considerations

Sex furniture comes into its own when one or both partners have body considerations that make standard positions difficult.

• Height-mismatched couples get the most obvious benefit. A 30cm height difference between partners stops being an issue when the shorter partner stands at the edge of the bed and the receiver lies on a ramp.
• Back pain (either partner) is the most common reason couples buy sex furniture. A wedge under the hips, or a ramp under the torso, removes the back compression that comes from holding a position.
• Heavier-set couples get more comfortable positioning. Liberator’s standard line supports combined weight up to around 180kg; the Black Label denser-foam line supports more. Check ratings per product.
• Pregnant couples (later trimesters) use sex furniture extensively — wedges that support the pregnant partner’s belly and hips allow positions otherwise impossible.
• Couples with arthritis, knee injuries or hip mobility use ramps and chaises to maintain positions without sustained joint load.

What about sex chairs and sex swings?

The sex pillow → ramp → chaise → chair → swing progression isn’t mandatory — most NZ couples buy a sex pillow and never need anything more. But each tier solves a different problem:

• Sex chair (Esse Chaise, dedicated sex chairs): sustained sitting/reclining position for the receiver, hands-free for the partner. The chaise looks like furniture; an actual sex chair (rocking, bouncing or motion-enabled) is more obvious but mechanically different.
• Sex swing: suspended harness from a door frame, ceiling hook or freestanding stand. Weightless positioning. Significant first-session learning curve.
• Bondage furniture (St Andrew’s Cross, spanking benches): furniture designed for restraint and impact play rather than position support. Crossover with our bondage range.

Step-by-step: how to use a sex pillow for the first time

1. Unbox and check. Liberator pieces ship in plain packaging from our NZ warehouse. The cover unzips from the foam core; the inner liner is waterproof.
2. Pick the first position. The easiest first use is missionary with the wedge under the receiver’s hips. Place the wedge so the high end is under the lower back, low end pointing toward the feet.
3. Wedge orientation matters. The angled face goes up; the flat face is the base. Some Liberator wedges have a specific “contour” side — check the tag.
4. Use generous lube. Deeper angles mean shifted friction patterns. Reapply more often than usual for the first session — your body’s used to a different angle.
5. Communicate angle. The new angle hits differently from what you’re used to. Check in mid-session — “more weight forward?”, “does this depth feel right?” — and adjust the wedge position rather than fighting it.
6. Clean up. Wipe the inner waterproof liner with warm water and mild fragrance-free soap. The microfibre cover unzips and goes in a gentle machine wash.
7. Store flat. Sex pillows store best on their flat side, not on the angled face — the foam holds its shape better.

Care, cleaning and storage

Every Liberator piece uses the same three-layer construction: high-density foam core, waterproof inner liner, removable machine-washable microfibre cover. After use, wipe the inner liner with warm water and mild fragrance-free soap, and unzip the outer cover for a gentle machine wash. The cover is the only part that needs regular washing. Store at room temperature out of direct sunlight — UV degrades foam density over time. Lubricant compatibility: water-based and silicone-based lubes are both safe on the microfibre cover. Avoid oil-based lubes if you want the cover’s water-repellent finish to last.

Sex furniture in NZ — pricing and brand notes

Naughty Hut stocks Liberator across the full range. Liberator is the global premium leader in sex furniture and the only brand we recommend for anything you’ll use repeatedly — the foam density, cover construction and waterproof liner combination is genuinely better than the lower-end alternatives. Entry prices in NZ as of 2026:

• Sex pillow / Wedge: ~$220
• Mustache or Kiss Wedge variants: ~$260–$280
• Decor Fascinator (ottoman-look): ~$260
• Bonbon (cushion-look): ~$275
• Humphrey Pillow Mount: ~$310
• Ramp: ~$370
• Flip Ramp: ~$490
• Wedge Ramp Combo: ~$545
• Bondi Portable Playscape (with cuff anchors): ~$930
• Esse Chaise Black Label: ~$2,000

We price-match against any verified NZ retailer and beat the price by 10%.

Sex furniture NZ FAQs

Is a sex pillow the same as a sex wedge?

Yes — “sex pillow” is the more common consumer search term in NZ, “sex wedge” is what Liberator and other manufacturers call the same product. Both describe a triangular high-density foam shape used to lift and tilt the body during sex.

Can’t we just use regular pillows?

You can, but the result isn’t the same. Regular pillows compress under body weight in seconds, so the angle disappears immediately. Sex pillows use high-density polyurethane foam that holds the angle for the entire session and have moisture-resistant liners so fluids don’t soak into the foam.

How do we discreetly store sex furniture in a bedroom?

A wedge stores flat against the back of a wardrobe or under a bed. A ramp lives under most beds (most are 70cm long, ~25cm at peak). A pillow mount stores on a wardrobe shelf. Chaise pieces (Esse, Bonbon, Decor Fascinator) are designed to live in the room as furniture and don’t need to be hidden. Sex swings need dedicated storage.

What sex furniture is best for couples with a significant height difference?

A ramp or the Wedge Ramp Combo. They elevate the shorter partner’s receiving position so the taller partner can stand at the edge of the bed and enter at natural depth without bending or compressing knees.

Is sex furniture good for pregnancy sex?

Yes — sex pillows and ramps are widely used in later-trimester pregnancy to support the pregnant partner’s belly and pelvis in positions that would otherwise be uncomfortable. Side-lying spoon with a wedge under the upper hip is the most-recommended position in pregnancy by educators we work with.

What’s the difference between a sex chair and a chaise?

A chaise (Liberator Esse Chaise) is a long-form lounge piece designed to hold a sustained reclined position. A dedicated sex chair has additional motion (rocking, bouncing) and is purpose-built for specific positions. Chaises double as furniture; dedicated sex chairs do not.

Are sex swings hard to set up?

Door-frame mounted swings install in 10 minutes with no tools. Ceiling-hook swings need a structural beam and an anchor. Freestanding sex swing stands assemble like flat-pack furniture. The mechanics aren’t difficult; the first-session learning curve is — start gently, both partners stay engaged with how the receiving partner’s weight feels distributed.

Can sex furniture be used solo?

Yes. Wedges and ramps make solo penetration with a dildo or wand much easier on the wrist. The Humphrey Pillow Mount is specifically designed for solo grinding play. Most couples buy sex furniture for partnered use and end up using it solo too.

How discreet is sex furniture shipping in NZ?

Every order from Naughty Hut ships in plain packaging with no Naughty Hut branding and no reference to the contents on the courier label — even on larger sex furniture parcels. Same/next-business-day dispatch from our NZ warehouse to anywhere in Aotearoa.

Where can I read more about sex furniture for specific use cases?

Our in-house educator team answers product-specific questions privately. For pegging-specific positioning, see our pegging for beginners NZ guide.

Ready to upgrade your bedroom?

The single highest-value sex furniture purchase you can make as a couple is a quality sex pillow from Liberator — under $230, solves the most common position-comfort problems, and lives discreetly under a bed or in a wardrobe between uses. From there, the rest of the sex furniture range opens up as you find your preferences. Or browse the wider couples sex toys range — couples vibrators, sex kits, couples anal sex toys, pegging gear, sex swings and bondage all live within the broader couples cluster. Every order ships discreetly from our NZ warehouse with same/next-day dispatch and our 10% NZ price-beat guarantee. Need help? Our in-house educator team is here.

Last updated: May 2026 · Reviewed by the Naughty Hut Editorial Team. We’re an R18 verified retailer under the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993.