What is the lotus sex position?
The Lotus position can promote closeness and deep connection
IF you're getting bored of the same old moves then you might want to try something that creates more connection between you and your partner.
"The Lotus" might be worth a try if it's intimacy and closeness that you're after.
What is the lotus sex position?
Sexpert Sadie Allison revealed that the love-making position involves the man sitting cross-legged, with his partner perched on top.
Speaking to the , she revealed why the Lotus can drive couples wild and how it can be a new addition to your bedroom antics.
She said: “It promotes a kind of motion that many women respond to sexually, which is a slow rocking and grinding movement that directly stimulates the clitoris.
“Plus, you’re able to freely touch each other’s bodies with your hands or lips.
“You’re in an upright position, but it requires less movement than the typical man or woman-on-top position.”
There's many ways to do it too.
How do you perform the lotus sex position?
To get into this position, the man will sit cross-legged and the woman will then get on top.
Sitting face to face in this position will take this intimate move to the next level.
This position isn’t a sprint, so you should thrust slowly to enjoy the ride.
If you find that the position is too intimate for you, place your hands behind and lean into a back bend.
For a bit more support, the person on bottom can lean up against a wall or your bed's headboard.
suggests at least 36% of women need clitoral stimulation to climax which is why the lotus position could be perfect to take you all the way.
Are there variations of the lotus sex position?
Yes, there are multiple variations on this intimate sex position.
This includes:
The draped lotus
To get into the draped lotus, the bottom will sit crossed-legged.
But instead of just sitting on top, in this position the top partner will place their knees on top of their partner's shoulder, letting their feet drape down the other participant's back.
This is a great variation for anal penetration as the anus becomes easier to reach.
The chair lotus
Here, one partner sits in a chair, and either crosses their legs or just keeps them in the usual sitting position.
Now the other partner sits on their lap, facing them, with their legs hanging down towards the ground.
Using a chair can help you move more freely, and you can hold onto the back of the chair to support some of your weight.
Reverse lotus
The reverse lotus is the standard lotus but in reverse - so you are not face-to-face.
This can be a great position for those with bigger breasts - they won't get in the way of the intimacy and your partner might even enjoy holding on to them while they thrust.
It's also a good choice for anal sex as it offers easy access to the anus.
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Is the lotus sex position safe?
Yes, the lotus sex position is safe as long as both participants are being considerate of one another.
However, this can be a tough position to get into, depending on differences in body shape, size, height and general mobility - so feel free to use pillows under your bum or knees for assistance.
The most important thing to do is to communicate your boundaries with your partner for you both to get the best out of the experience.