The Amazon Sex Position

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The Amazon sex position is a woman-on-top move that plenty of people have never even heard of. It's genuinely fun and worth a try, especially if you enjoy taking on a slightly dominant role in bed. It's one of many positions worth exploring in our long list of over 101 sex positions with illustrations.

To try the Amazon, have your man lie on his back and bring his knees up toward his chest. You then squat over him while he pulls his legs in close so they're out of your way. From there, simply squat up and down to let him penetrate you — you'll notice his thighs naturally push you back upward.

While performing this one, take care not to accidentally hurt his penis, since it'll be angled backward.

What You Do In The Amazon Position

While doing the Amazon with your man, your main focus is getting into position safely and staying comfortable yourself. Leaning on his thighs can help take some of the pressure off your legs.

I'd suggest getting positioned above him first, before taking his penis inside you. Once you're set, ease back slowly and slip it in. Go gently and carefully with the first few strokes so you don't hurt him, checking in on how it feels as you go. It's also a great moment to start talking dirty to him.

What Your Guy Does In The Amazon Position

Your man doesn't have a huge amount to do in the Amazon position. He just needs enough flexibility to hold his legs up against his chest, out of your way. From there he can use his thighs to gently nudge you up and down on his penis.

Variations On The Amazon

If the standard Amazon feels too tricky or awkward, try one of these variations instead.

Kneeling Amazon – Kneel over your man instead of squatting to ease the strain on your legs. The downside is you may find yourself sliding down the back of his thighs, which bends his penis back even further.

Reverse Amazon – Doing the Amazon in reverse (facing away from your man) can be considerably easier. You'll essentially be sitting on his thighs while bouncing on him.

Tips To Keep In Mind When Trying The Amazon Position

I've gathered some feedback from students who've tried the Amazon with their partners — here's what to keep in mind to get the most pleasure out of it:

• The more you lean forward over your man (in the standard Amazon), the less pressure lands on the suspensory ligaments of his penis (meaning less strain on him).
• The Reverse Amazon tends to be much easier to manage, without the sense that his thighs are constantly pushing you off.
• Talk to your man about what does and doesn't work for you.

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Positions Along The Same Lines

Brute

Brute – You and your man trade places for this one.

Asian Cowgirl

Asian Cowgirl – Similar, but his legs stay straight and flat on the bed.

Chair Riding

Chair Riding – A position where you face each other seated in chairs.

Jellyfish

Jellyfish – You help support each other's weight in this pose.

Bow & Arrow

Bow & Arrow – Here, the receiving partner (on top) keeps their legs together while the penetrating partner keeps theirs spread.

If these appeal to you, browse more in our great sex positions guide.

Sean's Take On The Amazon Sex Position

The Amazon is a slightly more exotic position to try with your partner. If you love feeling dominant during sex and holding most of the control, this one's worth a shot. Personally, I prefer the Reverse Amazon, since it puts far less strain on my penis.

February 16, 2021