The Mermaid
Hips at the edge, legs held straight up and together like a tail. A tighter cousin of the Butterfly.
The receiving partner lies on their back on the bed or a sturdy table with their hips right at the edge and a pillow under them for lift. They raise both legs straight up and keep them pressed together, like a mermaid's tail. The standing partner stands close at the edge, holds the receiving partner's ankles or calves against their own chest or shoulder, and enters from there. The receiving partner's weight is fully on the surface, and their hands are free to hold the edge or touch themselves. Unlike the Butterfly, the legs stay together, which makes everything feel tighter; tilting the legs a little toward the receiving partner's head deepens the angle.
A snug feel and a strong angle toward the front wall or the prostate, with no strain on the receiving partner. Good eye contact over the top of the legs.
Rest the legs against the standing partner's chest instead of holding them straight up, or bend the knees slightly.
A firm wedge under the hips is what makes this one work. Without it, the angle drops off.
Deep positions can hit the cervix or press on tender spots. Start shallow, let the receiving partner set the depth, and ease off at the first wince.
A wedge under the hips gives the lift this position depends on.
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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.