The Viennese Oyster Sex Position Explained

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The Viennese Oyster is a genuinely unusual position requiring serious flexibility and suppleness. As shown in the picture below, you start by lying on your back, then grab your legs and spread them while pulling them backward. For some bodies, other sex positions may be a better fit.

Eventually, you'll pull your legs back far enough that your knees touch (or nearly touch) the bed on either side of you. Rest your arms on top of your legs, behind your knees, to hold them in place. If this feels manageable, you can experiment with pulling your legs even further back, behind your head.

Your man then penetrates you while on his knees, similar to how he would in the deckchair position.

Her Role In The Viennese Oyster Position

While performing the Viennese Oyster, your legs stay pretty much locked in place. The most you can do is masturbate yourself or rub your man's chest.

If Viennese Oyster doesn't feel challenging enough, consider trying Full Nelson instead.

His Role In The Viennese Oyster Position

If this is your first time trying the Viennese Oyster together, your man needs to be extra careful not to hurt you. Have him go slow and gentle at first, listening for your feedback, and once you're fully settled, he can pick up intensity. He also needs to be careful with his early thrusts to avoid going too deep too fast, which is easy to do in this pose.

As mentioned, he'll be on his knees. Moving his knees closer or farther from you lets him control depth and angle. If clitoral stimulation is something you want, you'll need to provide it yourself, since his pubic bone can't easily reach it in this position.

Notes On Trying The Viennese Oyster Sex Position

Of all the students I've spoken with, few have managed the Viennese Oyster. Here's what I've gathered from those conversations:

• If you're not flexible, skip this one entirely.
• Even flexible folks who can manage it will likely still find it quite uncomfortable.
• Warming up with some stretching beforehand makes it easier.
• Your man holds a huge amount of control while on top of you, which is great if you enjoy feeling exposed, dominated, and submissive to him. He can essentially pound you from above.
• It's also great if taking it really deep is your thing.

Similar Positions

Anvil

Anvil – Your legs don't need to bend back nearly as far here.

Deep Impact

Deep Impact – Rest your legs and ankles over your man's shoulders.

Launch Pad

Launch Pad – Press your feet against your man's chest.

Spread Legs

Spread Legs – Bend your legs back and spread them wide apart.

Don't forget we've got an entire list of sex positions where you're on your back.

Sea Shell

Sea Shell – Pull your feet toward your head, or behind it if you're especially flexible.

Sean's Thoughts On The Viennese Oyster Position

I've only tried the Viennese Oyster once. My girl lasted about a minute before her legs and butt got too sore and strained to continue. Even so, I really enjoyed being on top and in control. My advice: attempt it after a good warmup and some stretching. But if pulling your legs back proves difficult, skip it and try one of the many other awesome sex positions I recommend instead. Just because a position is exotic doesn't mean it's automatically more fun or pleasurable for you and your man.

March 1, 2021