The Shoulder Stand
Also called: Candle, Legs up the body
The receiving partner rests on their shoulders with hips lifted high and legs running straight up the kneeling partner's body. Steep, bold and best kept short.
The receiving partner lies on their back near the middle of the bed. The other partner kneels upright between their legs, sitting back toward their heels. The receiving partner lifts their legs, and the kneeling partner takes them by the hips and raises them until their weight rests on their upper back and shoulders, with their lower back resting against the kneeling partner's thighs. The receiving partner's legs go straight up along the kneeling partner's chest, ankles near one shoulder, while their arms stay flat on the bed for balance. The kneeling partner keeps both hands on their hips or lower back and does the moving. Letting the legs fall slightly apart softens the angle; keeping them pressed together makes everything feel tighter.
A dramatic change of angle and a strong sense of being held. The partner underneath does very little except breathe and enjoy it.
Slide a firm pillow under the receiving partner's upper back so their neck isn't bearing weight. The kneeling partner can also lower their hips a few inches so the receiving partner isn't lifted as high.
Agree on a simple signal before you start, like a tap on the thigh, because the partner on their shoulders can't move much.
Weight on the shoulders puts pressure on the neck. Keep the head straight, never turned to the side, and come down slowly at the first sign of strain or dizziness.
Agree on it before you try it, use plenty of lube, and either of you can stop at any point. This guide is general information, not medical advice.