The Sideways Samba

The receiving partner lies face down across the side of the bed with their chest and arms on the mattress and their hips at the edge, legs angled down so their toes touch the floor. The other partner comes over them from behind, planting both hands on the bed on either side of the receiving partner's shoulders. They rest one knee on the edge of the bed beside the receiving partner's hip and stretch the other leg straight out behind them, like a dancer's extension, to counterbalance their weight. The receiving partner rests their head on folded arms and stays relaxed, while the partner on top moves from the hips. Bringing the extended leg down to the floor makes it far easier to hold and keeps much of the same angle.

Couples who like a physical challenge and a playful, show-off moment. The receiving partner barely has to move.

Keep both of the top partner's feet on the floor and lean over from standing. It turns this into a simple bed-edge position from behind.

Treat the leg extension as a flourish. Hold it for a little while, then settle into the easier version.

This one takes real strength and balance. Skip it with a bad back, wrists or knees, and try it near the bed so there's somewhere soft to land.