The Amazon Sex Position Is Insanely Hot But Also *Very* Effective

Some sex positions, like cowgirl or doggy style, are pretty self-explanatory. Others, like the Amazon, much less so. Truly, I have no idea who came up with the name, but if I were to venture a guess, it’s because the female partner is taking on a more traditionally dominant role, much like an Amazonian warrior.

Fair warning: It’s not reaaaaally a beginner-level position, but if you’re down to get your Xena on and you both trust each other, here’s how to get the most out of this move.

THE BASICS:

 

If you take a look at Fig. A. above, this position looks an awful lot like a combo between missionary and cowgirl. Aka, he lies down on his back, with his knees bent up in the air in a table-top-ish position. Then, you get between his legs and (slowly!) lower yourself on to them, using your knees on the bed and hands on his knees for balance. 

Again, the key here is taking your sweet time: “To prevent injury, it’s really important to go slowly, especially initially,” says Antonia Hall, sex and relationship expert and author of The Ultimate Guide to a Multi-Orgasmic Life. If you’re not steady before he starts thrusting, you could fall over and he could end up with a penis injury. Not fun.

GETTING INTO IT:

And here’s why it’s extra good to not rush into this: You should find just the right angle to fully enjoy it. According to Hall, a major advantage of being on top is that you might only need a few small hip or booty adjustments to really hit that sweet spot.

And if you need more stability, you can plant your hands on the bed to ground yourself more. He may also need to lay himself out more flatly or spread his legs so you have more space to adjust your body. Like all masterpieces, this is a work in progress!

Also, pro-tip: If his legs just keep getting in the way, you can go for a reverse Amazon move by turning around like you would in reverse cowgirl. (Emphasis on the “pro” here, because this is also more difficult!)

Again, this position requires a little more flexibility and stamina, as well as patience, since it might take a few tries! Be calm, and laugh off any blooper-reel worthy movements–whoever said sex needs to be Serious and Perfect at all times has never had great sex.

WHEN YOU GET TIRED:

If you find yourself getting exhausted (or just frustrated at not getting it right), you can switch to regular cowgirl by getting him to straighten his knees and lay his legs out straight. And if you’re tired of being on top in general, switch to missionary or spooning so he can do the work for a bit!

EXTRAS:

If you’ve got this position down, add some flair with some clitoral stimulation. You can add any vibrator to the mix if you so desire, but since this is a position that really depends on maintaining a sense of balance, try out a hands-free couples’ vibrator such as the We-Vibe or a little finger vibrator that you can hold.

If you want to lean into role reversal with a touch of BDSM, try cuffing your partner’s hands (just be extra communicative about boundaries/safe words re: the penis injury risks mentioned earlier!)

Have fun trying this one out and remember: TAKE IT SLOW.

This article originally appeared on Men’s Health US. 

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