The Sea Shell Sex Position For Deep Penetration

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If you're among the more adventurous and athletic in the bedroom, the Sea Shell position could be a great match. With your body folded in half, you'll resemble a clamshell while achieving deep penetration during intercourse or anal sex.

Start the Sea Shell sex position lying on your back. Draw your knees and feet up toward your head and bend your legs. Grab your feet and gently pull them down toward your head, which "folds" you into the Sea Shell.

If getting into this pose is tough, focus on bringing one foot toward your head at a time, or ask your partner for help. This position does require some flexibility, so avoid straining yourself too much, or you risk injury!

From there, the penetrating partner kneels in front of you for vaginal penetration or anal sex.

Her Role In The Sea Shell Position

As the receiver, your main task is holding your legs in place, since this pose is fairly restrictive. Play around with how you position and bend your limbs to find maximum comfort.

While there isn't much else to do in this position, you can add dirty talk to heat things up — unless your mouth happens to be gagged!

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His Role In The Sea Shell Position

While the receiving partner concentrates on holding their folded shape, the penetrating partner's focus is on thrusting. They can grip your hips or butt for leverage or to adjust the angle. Lifting your hips high enough also opens the door for your partner to spank you.

Because your vulva stays so exposed in the Sea Shell, the penetrating partner can usually stimulate your clitoris directly, or finger you if you're having anal sex.

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Ways To Enhance The Sea Shell Position

Position Pillow – Slipping a pillow under your hips or butt raises them, making it easier to get into position and keep your legs there. A microfiber pillow, or one designed for sex, will support your weight better than an ordinary feather pillow.

Restraints – Restraints can help keep you steady, especially if your arms aren't quite long enough to hold your feet in place. Connect your wrists and ankles with two pairs of cuffs, or find a set built with connections for all four. A spreader bar with wrist attachments is another option. If you have a headboard, consider tying your wrists and ankles to it.

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Cock Ring – Since the Sea Shell doesn't naturally make clitoral stimulation easy, a vibrating cock ring can fill that gap. Learn how to use a cock ring and how to use a vibrator.

Variations Of Sea Shell & Similar Positions

Several positions share traits with the Sea Shell position.

Viennese Oyster Position

The Viennese Oyster closely resembles the Sea Shell. The key difference: your partner holds onto your legs or feet while leaning over you, which repositions your legs. This variation may suit certain body shapes and flexibility levels better, though it can be less workable if your partner struggles to hold you comfortably.

Your hands stay free to touch yourself or your partner.

Anvil Sex Position

This position tends to be less physically demanding than the Sea Shell while still delivering deep penetration. Rather than holding your ankles, you keep them pressed against your partner's chest or shoulders as they lean over you.

The deeper your partner leans, the closer your legs draw to your body. Bending your knees can relieve some of that pressure.

Launch Pad Position

In the Launch Pad, you lie on your back and raise your legs with knees bent, placing your feet against your partner's chest as they penetrate you. This gives you far more control than the Sea Shell does. Your partner can lift your butt and hips to adjust the penetration angle. Try raising your feet higher or spreading them apart for comfort and to find the sweetest spot.

Spread Legs Sex Position

Instead of pulling your legs back like in the Sea Shell, Spread Legs has you keeping them straight in a V around your partner's waist. It doesn't demand contorting your body, though holding your legs out for a while can tire you. Still, it can work great as a finishing move when either of you is close.

Sean's Thoughts On The Sea Shell Sex Position

This exotic sex position is as distinctive as it is demanding. Plenty of people will find it downright impossible depending on their body shape, size, and flexibility. These plus size sex positions can help in that situation.

Even once you're in it, staying there comfortably for long may prove difficult. Still, it's worth a try if you're looking to shake things up in the bedroom.

February 17, 2025