The Exposed Eagle Sex Position

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The Exposed Eagle ranks among the toughest positions Love Curi covers. It demands real flexibility and strength from both partners. Without those, you're both in for a rough time! Browse our full range of pleasure-focused sex positions for other options.

The simplest route into Exposed Eagle starts in Cowgirl. Get on top of your man with a knee on either side of him, then lean backward until your back rests against his thighs and knees while staying on your knees. He can raise his knees higher if your flexibility is limited, keeping you more upright. From there, he lifts his upper body into a seated position, propping himself up with his arms behind him or wrapping them around your lower back.

Her Role In The Exposed Eagle Position

You'll feel completely exposed in this position, and there's not much active movement available to you. Your legs stay pinned in place, and your back arches throughout.

Your hands stay free, though, so use them on your clit or your breasts. This is your pleasure just as much as his. You can also run your hands along his arms or legs.

Flexible and strong enough for Exposed Eagle? You might also want to try the Full Nelson position.

His Role In The Exposed Eagle Position

His main job is making sure you're comfortable and enjoying yourself. First-timers often feel their legs getting sore and cramped, so he needs to give your back solid support, unless a bit of light bondage appeals to you.

If your back arches deeply, he'll have easy access to lean in and kiss or suck your breasts, potentially building toward a nipple orgasm. If leaning forward isn't comfortable for him, he can use his hands to massage and caress them instead.

Notes On Trying The Exposed Eagle Position

Plenty of students have tried Exposed Eagle with a partner, though not everyone loved it. Here's some feedback worth considering before you try it:

• If you're committed to trying this properly, stretch beforehand. Focus on your quads while he stretches his back.
• The "correct" form keeps your legs bent, but sex isn't about strict rules! If bending your knees isn't comfortable, straighten them out instead — it removes most of the strain.
• This position also works well for anal, though as always, we'd suggest trying vaginal first. Just never move from anal to vaginal without washing up or switching condoms first. It's simply not safe otherwise.

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Sean's Thoughts On The Exposed Eagle Sex Position

I'm honestly not a huge fan of Exposed Eagle. To me, sex is about losing yourself in the moment and having fun. I'm not especially flexible, so this position feels more like effort than enjoyment for me personally.

June 15, 2023