The Ballerina Sex Position

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The Ballerina sex position is one of those exotic ones that a large majority of women simply won't be able to manage — flexibility is the sticking point. If you can pull it off, though, it delivers intimacy and pleasure in equal measure, and it's always fun to spice up your sex life. If it's not achievable for you, that's fine too — plenty of other awesome sex positions are worth exploring instead.

To pull off the Ballerina, start facing each other while standing. Raise one leg upward and rest it on your man's shoulder while balancing on the other. The raised leg stays nearly straight, bringing you in tight against your man.

What You Do In The Ballerina Position

Your first job in the Ballerina is simply getting comfortable.

Remember: without enough flexibility, this position will hurt. If the Ballerina isn't working for your body, check out plenty of other great sex positions instead.

Most of your energy goes into staying balanced on one straight leg while your man handles the rest. Make sure he doesn't grip you too tightly while embracing you, either, since that adds extra pressure onto your raised leg.

What Your Guy Does In The Ballerina Position

Your man takes on all the thrusting in the Ballerina. He first needs to get you set up with one leg over his shoulder, confirming you're pain-free before entering you. Once inside, gentle thrusting is the right way to start.

Your comfort matters most here, especially the first time, so he should ease into it slowly. If he's taller than you, he'll need to bend his knees a bit and thrust upward into you. He can also wrap his arms around your back, gently pulling you toward him with each thrust.

Tips To Keep In Mind When Trying The Ballerina Position

Only a small number of students report actually managing the Ballerina with their partner, but their feedback has been genuinely useful:

• A smart way to test the Ballerina first is trying it lying on your back, which removes the balance challenge entirely. Your man can also angle for G-spot stimulation this way.
• In the Ballerina, your man can try thrusting deep and holding still there while rubbing his pubic bone against your clitoris.
• If you're on the smaller and more flexible side, your man can lift and hold you close while thrusting in and out.

Positions Along The Same Lines

Stand & Carry

Easier on you, though your man has to bear your full weight.

Piston

Gentler on your man than the position above, since your feet can rest on a surface.

Slow Dance

Standing face to face with your man makes this one intimate.

Dancer

Bend one leg for your man to hold and stroke while you have sex.

Our other standing positions are worth exploring the next time you're together.

Sean's Take On The Ballerina Sex Position

No question, the Ballerina ranks among the most exotic and 'out there' positions you can try with your man. But exotic doesn't automatically mean better. So don't strain yourself (pun intended) trying to force the Ballerina to work.

April 17, 2021