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Physical effort: Low Lateral

Fingers from below (manual tunnel): mutual touching side by side, face to face

"Fingers from below", also known as the manual tunnel, is a form of mutual manual stimulation between two women. Both lie on their sides facing each other, and each one reaches between the other's thighs from below, palm facing up. This lets them stroke the clitoris, the labia and the vaginal opening at the same time while looking at each other, kissing and staying in a comfortable, very low-effort position.

Also known as: manual tunnel · fingers from below · reciprocal stimulation

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Illustration of Fingers from below (manual tunnel): Both partners lie on their sides facing each other, heads on the same pillow. Each one draws the upper leg forward and slides a hand between the other's thighs
Anatomy and biomechanics

Both partners lie on their sides on the bed, face to face, heads on the same pillow and the lower arm folded under the head. Each keeps the lower leg straight and bends the upper leg, drawing the knee forward and slightly up to open the space between the thighs. The upper hand travels down the front and slides between the other's thighs from below, palm up, fingers curved toward the vulva. The torsos stay close without pressing together, which leaves room for both hands. The fingers can stroke the clitoris and labia or, if both want, enter the vagina a little. Nobody carries any weight and the rhythm is shared.

Why this position works

Many couples enjoy it because it is reciprocal and relaxed: both give and receive at the same time, nobody carries weight, and they can look at each other and kiss throughout. The hand coming from below, palm up, reaches the clitoris and the vaginal opening naturally, and some people find this pressure more enveloping than a caress from above. Each partner can adjust the rhythm to how the other responds. Sensations vary from person to person.

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Variations of this position

Variation 1: Taking turns: one gives, one receives

Same side-lying set-up, but only one partner caresses while the other relaxes into it; then you swap.

Instead of touching each other at the same time, only one hand is working: the receiving partner can rest her arm and focus on the sensations, and the giver can pay closer attention to rhythm.

  1. Lie on your sides face to face, upper knees drawn forward.
  2. Decide who gives first; the other rests her hand on her partner's hip or chest.
  3. The giver slides her hand in from below, palm up, adjusting pressure to how her partner responds.
  4. After a while, swap roles without changing position.

Variation 2: With a vibrator on the clitoris

One partner holds an external vibrator on the other's clitoris while fingers keep caressing from below.

The side-lying position stays the same; the upper hand holds a small vibrator on the clitoris, while the partner's fingers stroke the labia and the vaginal opening from below.

  1. Lie on your sides face to face, upper knees forward.
  2. Choose a small, clean external vibrator and add water-based lubricant.
  3. One partner rests the vibrator on the other's clitoris on a low setting.
  4. Fingers keep reaching in from below to stroke the labia; increase intensity only if it feels good.
  5. Clean the toy before using it on the other partner, or cover it with a fresh condom.

Variation 3: Leg over the hip

One partner rests her upper leg over the other's hip to open access further and bring the pelvises together.

Instead of drawing the knee forward on the bed, one partner hooks her upper leg over her partner's hip. The space between the thighs opens wider and the bodies come closer.

  1. From the basic position, one partner lifts her upper leg and rests it over the other's hip.
  2. The other keeps her knee drawn forward on the bed.
  3. Bring your pelvises closer: the hand reaching from below now has more room.
  4. If the hip gets tired, lower the leg and swap who rests it.

✓ Tips
  • Bring the upper knee well forward: that is what opens the gap so the hand can come in from below without straining the wrist.
  • Keep nails short and filed and wash your hands first; if fingers will move from one vulva to the other, wash them in between or use gloves or finger cots.
  • Use a water-based lubricant if fingers will enter the vagina or if the caress goes on for a while.
  • Start on the outside, with the clitoris and labia, and build pressure gradually; stop if anything feels uncomfortable or painful.
  • Talk or agree on simple signals to adjust rhythm and pressure: what works for one partner may not work for the other.
Interaction type
Mutual manual stimulation, lying on the side
Active anatomy
Fingers (mainly index and middle), hand palm up
Receptive anatomy
Clitoris, labia and vaginal opening
Main stimulation
Clitoris, labia and vaginal opening, with the fingers
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Lesbien

Frequently asked questions

How should the legs be placed?

Both keep the lower leg straight and bend the upper one, bringing the knee forward. This opens space between the thighs so the other partner's hand can come in from below.

Do we need lubricant?

Not always, but it helps a lot if fingers enter the vagina or if the caress goes on for a while. A water-based one is compatible with gloves and toys.

Can infections be passed on through the hands?

The risk is low but not zero: fluids can travel from one vulva to the other on the fingers. Washing hands, not using the same hand on both without washing, or wearing gloves reduces it.

What if a wrist gets tired?

That is the most common issue. Try taking turns, moving your hips a little closer or switching sides.

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