The Blooming Orchid Sex Position

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The Blooming Orchid shares some DNA with the Bended Knee position, since both have you kneeling face-to-face with your man. It's also a position most couples have never gotten around to trying. (See all 119 illustrated sex positions here)

To get into it, you and your man kneel facing one another, close enough that you're basically hugging. From there, both raise your right knees so your right thighs run parallel to the bed while your lower legs stay vertical, feet planted firmly. This setup gives him easy access for entry.

If there's a big height difference between you, tuck a pillow or cushion under your knee to bring yourself up to the right level.

Her Role In The Blooming Orchid Position

The Blooming Orchid can feel a bit clunky the first time you try it. Fast sex and long strokes aren't really on the menu here. For speed, look to the Fast Fuck position, and for longer strokes, Doggy Style or Missionary are better bets.

What this position lacks in range, it makes up for in closeness — it's a genuinely intimate way to connect with your man. Press yourself into him with each short thrust, or push back against him as he grinds. The Coital Alignment Technique pairs nicely here if grinding is your thing. Wrap your arms around his waist and back, or slide them under his arms to grip his shoulders. Kiss his neck, cheeks, lips, and ears while you're at it, and use your hands on his butt to draw him deeper with every stroke.

His Role In The Blooming Orchid Position

Your man's job is mostly to settle into a steady rhythm during the Blooming Orchid. The angle keeps his strokes shorter rather than longer, but that's part of the appeal.

He can wrap his arms around you too, which puts him in a great spot to run his fingers through your hair or give it a gentle tug. Curious about rougher play? Check out this rough sex guide. He can also grip your butt to pull you against him with each stroke, or hold you close while grinding his pubic bone against your clit.

Things To Keep In Mind With The Blooming Orchid Position

The Blooming Orchid doesn't demand much flexibility, but its slightly unusual look means fewer couples have actually given it a shot. Here's what people who have tried it had to say:

• The Blooming Orchid works great when you want something a little different for slow, passionate sex.
• Anal sex is awkward in this position. Check out the anal sex guide and some solid anal sex positions here for better options.
• Flexible couples can lean forward or backward to shift the angle of penetration.
• Swap knees if one starts to ache.

Similar Positions

Book Ends

No leg-raising required here, making it a bit simpler to pull off.

Bended Knee

Close cousin of this position, except one leg rests across his thigh instead.

Dancer

Also involves raising one leg, but you're standing for this one.

You can browse more kneeling sex positions as well.

Sean's Take On The Blooming Orchid Sex Position

I'm a fan of the Blooming Orchid. I'm not particularly flexible and still manage it without trouble. It's a great pick when I'm after slower, more sensual sex instead of a go-to like Spooning.

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