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What is the elephant sex position?

IF you're looking at getting closer to your partner, this could be the sex position for you.

The elephant is a new position you can try out in the bedroom, but what is it?

You can give the elephant position a go in the bedroom
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You can give the elephant position a go in the bedroomCredit: Getty

What is the elephant sex position?

The elephant sex position is unsurprisingly inspired by elephants.

Sometimes known as the elephant posture it is based on the mating of the animals.

You can give it a go with your partner if you're feeling adventurous.

It can be done on a bed or a sofa and is quite simple.

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How to do the elephant sex position

At first the elephant position might seem complex but it's actually quite simple.

To get into position, the receiving partner lays on their front while they keep their thighs pressed together.

The penetrating partner positions themselves behind and support their weight on their arms while straddling their partner.

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The person who is on the bottom can then lift their torso off the bed or sofa to get closer to their partner.

For a deeper penetration the partner on the bottom can further tilt their body upwards.

One big plus of this position is that it is equally as pleasurable for both partners involved.

The elephant position leaves the partner who is on top in charge of what rhythm you go in.

It's ideal for those who don't want to try out complicated positions.

Is the elephant sex position safe to do?

The short answer is yes, the elephant sex position is safe to do.

One of the more simple sex positions to try out, there is little that can go wrong when trying it out.

If you're wanting to spice up your life in the bedroom this is a good option to get started.

However, you can also go for more simple positions to get warmed up first if you prefer.

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