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Physical effort: High Seated

Liana: face-to-face embrace with him squatting and her on his thighs

Liana is a face-to-face position low to the ground, with no furniture. He squats on the balls of his feet with his torso upright and his arms around her back. She sits on his thighs facing him, legs open on either side of him, knees bent and feet flat on the floor, with her arms around his neck. She sets the pace with small movements of her hips. It is a close, tender embrace with eye contact and kisses, but it is demanding: it requires strength in his legs and good balance from both.

Also known as: Squatting face-to-face position · La Liane

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Illustration of Liana: Face to face and close to the floor: he squats on the balls of his feet and she sits on his thighs, feet on the floor, arms around his neck.
Anatomy and biomechanics

He squats on the floor on the balls of his feet, knees wide and deeply bent, torso upright, arms wrapped around her back. She sits on his thighs facing him, her legs spread on either side of him, knees bent and feet flat on the floor in an almost squatting position, her chest against his and her arms around his neck and shoulders. She moves with short rocking or up-and-down motions, partly supported by her own feet; penetration is shallow. Their bodies are in full contact and their faces close together, so they can kiss and look at each other. Neither has anything to lean on: the load falls on his knees and thighs, which also carry part of her weight, and the balance is delicate, with a risk of tipping backwards.

Why this position works

Some couples love it for the embrace: full body contact, faces together, kisses and eye contact. She controls the rhythm, and the closeness of their pelvises can allow some rubbing of the clitoris against his pubic area, although this varies from person to person. It is a short, playful position, more about the connection and the challenge of balance than about depth.

Deep Intimacy Vigor and Energy Complete Rhythm Control Difficult High Mobility Required Maximized Clitoral Stimulation Penis-Vagina Configuration

Variations of this position

Variation 1: his back against a wall

He squats with his back against a wall, so he no longer has to balance unsupported.

The wall takes away most of the risk of tipping backwards and some of the effort of his squat. She stays seated on his thighs with her feet on the floor and can move a little more freely. It is the best way to try Liana for the first time.

  1. He squats with his back flat against a wall, knees wide.
  2. She sits on his thighs facing him, feet flat on the floor on either side.
  3. She puts her arms around his neck and he holds her back.
  4. She moves with small rocking motions, keeping her feet on the floor.

Variation 2: he lowers his knees to the floor

Instead of staying on the balls of his feet, he lowers his knees to the floor and sits back on his heels.

Kneeling and sitting on his heels gives him a much wider, more stable base and greatly reduces the effort on his thighs. She stays seated on his thighs facing him, with her feet on the floor or her knees beside his hips. The embrace and the face-to-face contact are the same.

  1. From the basic position, she holds on to his neck while he lowers his knees to the floor.
  2. He sits back on his heels, torso upright.
  3. She adjusts her legs: feet on the floor or knees on either side of his hips.
  4. She resumes the rhythm with small hip movements.

Variation 3: slow front-to-back rocking

Instead of moving up and down, she rocks her pelvis slowly forwards and backwards while staying seated.

Rocking keeps her weight centred over his thighs, so the balance is less compromised than with up-and-down movements. It keeps the pelvises pressed together, which can increase rubbing against the clitoris for some women. The position of both bodies does not change.

  1. Get into the basic position, holding each other tightly.
  2. She keeps her feet on the floor and stays seated on his thighs.
  3. She rocks her pelvis forwards and backwards in short, slow movements.
  4. He holds her back firmly to keep you both balanced.

✓ Tips
  • Do it on a firm, non-slip floor or a thick rug, with space around you and nothing hard behind him.
  • She keeps her feet firmly on the floor and supports part of her own weight; she should not let all of it rest on his thighs.
  • Hold each other tightly and move with small, slow motions: big movements can make you both tip backwards.
  • If his knees or thighs burn, or either of you feels unsteady, stop and change position.
  • With shallow penetration the penis can slip out: do not drop down hard on it, as it can bend.
  • Use lubricant if needed and a condom if you want protection.
Interaction type
Shallow face-to-face vaginal penetration, squatting
Active anatomy
Penis
Receptive anatomy
Vagina
Main stimulation
Shallow face-to-face vaginal penetration, with possible clitoral rubbing
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Hetero

Frequently asked questions

Is Liana suitable for beginners?

Not really: he has to hold a deep squat with her on his thighs and both need good balance. It is better for couples with some strength and practice.

Can we lean against something?

Yes: with his back against a wall, the position becomes much more stable. Without support, it is a balance challenge.

How long can you hold it?

Usually not long, because the squat tires his legs. It works well as a brief, intimate moment before switching position.

Is penetration deep?

No, it is shallow. The appeal lies in the embrace and the closeness, not in depth.

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