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The Arch

Also called: The Clip, Leaning-back cowgirl

Cowgirl with a long, slow lean back. The rider faces their partner and arches back onto their hands for a very different angle.

Illustration of The Arch
Illustration © Frizenasya via Creative Market
How to do it

The bottom partner lies flat on their back with legs stretched out straight and together. The partner on top kneels astride their hips, facing them, and lowers down as in cowgirl. Once settled, the rider leans back a little at a time and places their hands on the bed behind them, beside the bottom partner's knees or shins, so their chest opens up and their back arches. Weight sits on the rider's hands and knees, which lets them rock their hips forward and back rather than bounce. Leaning back further tilts the angle toward the front wall of the vagina or the prostate; sitting up a few inches softens it and brings back eye contact.

What it's good for

A strong front-wall angle with the rider fully in charge, and a great view for the partner underneath, whose hands are free to touch.

Make it easier

The bottom partner can bend their knees so the rider leans back against their thighs instead of holding themselves up on their hands.

A small tip

Keep the movement a small rock or a slow circle. Big lifts from this lean are hard work and more likely to slip out.

Comfort and care

Lean back slowly and keep the motion controlled. Bending a penis or a toy too far back at speed can hurt, and a deep backbend is tough on stiff lower backs.

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.

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