Yes. Plenty of straight couples do, and there’s nothing contradictory about it. What you do in bed doesn’t have to match a script tied to your orientation, and many practices associated with queer sex are really just ways of having sex that don’t center penis-in-vagina intercourse.
What it often looks like in practice
Pegging and prostate play. The woman penetrates the man, usually with a strap-on or fingers. Many men find prostate stimulation intensely pleasurable, and liking it says nothing about their orientation.
Letting go of intercourse as “the main event.” Many queer couples, especially women with women, treat oral sex, manual sex, grinding, toys, and mutual masturbation as complete sex rather than foreplay. Straight couples who adopt this often find it takes pressure off and makes orgasm more equal.
Swapping roles. This can mean who initiates, who leads, who is dominant or submissive, and who’s the “giver” versus the “receiver.”
Gender play. Some couples experiment with presentation, such as clothing, names, or roles, or with fantasies where one or both partners imagine a different gender dynamic.
Exploring same-gender attraction. If one or both partners are curious, that might mean sharing fantasies, watching queer porn together, or, with clear agreements, involving other people.
Making it go well
Talk outside the bedroom first. A low-pressure way to start is a “yes/no/maybe” list, where you each mark activities privately and then compare.
Go slow with anal play. Use plenty of lube (silicone or thick water-based), start small, and use only toys with a flared base. Relaxation matters more than anything else.
Separate curiosity from pressure. Either partner should be able to say “not for me” without it becoming a referendum on the relationship.
Check in afterward. New experiences can bring up unexpected feelings, good or complicated, so talk about how it felt.
A note on identity
Enjoying these things doesn’t make someone gay, bi, or anything else. Sometimes, though, exploration helps people realize they’re more fluid than they thought, and that’s okay too. It’s also worth knowing that a lot of this was pioneered and normalized by queer communities, so learning from queer-made resources, like sex educators, books, and shops, is both respectful and practical. Bend Over Boyfriend, Emily Nagoski’s Come As You Are, and shops like Good Vibrations are good places to start.