London Bridge: she arches in a bridge beneath him while he is on all fours
London Bridge is a face-to-face position in which she forms a bridge: on her back, with shoulders and head on the floor and arms above her head, she lifts her hips and rests them on his thighs. He is on top on all fours, hands beside her torso and head level with her chest. There is eye contact and penetration can be deep, but it takes strength in her lower back and his wrists, so it is usually held for a short time.
Also known as: Face-to-face bridge · Bridge position
Anatomy and biomechanics
She lies on her back, head and shoulders down and arms stretched above her head. She bends her knees, opens her thighs and lifts her hips as in a glute bridge. He gets on all fours over her, knees between her legs and hands on the floor beside her torso, and brings his pelvis in; she rests hers on his thighs and keeps her feet on the floor behind him. That way part of the weight of her pelvis rests on him rather than all on her back. He moves from the hips; she can join in by pushing through her feet. The raised pelvis allows deep penetration. The load falls on her lower back and neck, so she should not put weight on her head, and on his wrists.
Why this position works
People like the mix of closeness and effort: face to face, with eye contact, and with a different angle from missionary because her pelvis is raised. Some people find that angle more intense. He can kiss her chest, although kissing on the mouth is difficult. It is a demanding, striking position that is usually used for a while within a session. Sensations vary from person to person.
Variations of this position
Variation 1: with a cushion under her pelvis
She rests her lower back and buttocks on a firm cushion instead of holding the bridge, and he stays above her on all fours.
The cushion holds her pelvis up: almost all the load on her lower back and neck disappears and the position can be held longer, with a similar angle.
- Place a firm cushion (or two) under her lower back and buttocks.
- She bends her knees, opens her thighs and plants her feet.
- He gets on all fours above her, knees between her legs.
- He sets the pace with his hips, without putting weight on her.
Variation 2: he kneels upright
Instead of leaning forward on all fours, he stays kneeling with his torso upright and holds her hips with his hands.
His wrists no longer carry weight and his hands help support her pelvis, so she works less. The chest-to-chest closeness is lost, but eye contact remains.
- She lies on her back and lifts her hips into a bridge.
- He kneels between her legs with his torso upright.
- He holds her hips and rests them on his thighs.
- He moves his hips while supporting her pelvis; she lowers if she feels strain.
Variation 3: legs wrapped around him
With her pelvis already resting on his thighs, she lifts her feet off the floor and crosses her ankles behind his lower back.
She stops pushing through her feet: her pelvis is held up by his thighs and secured by her legs. She can draw him in or slow him down with her legs, and he carries a little more weight.
- Start in the basic position, with her pelvis on his thighs.
- She lifts one foot, then the other.
- She crosses her ankles behind his lower back.
- He moves with short rocking motions; she controls depth with her legs.
✓ Tips
- She should carry her weight on her shoulders and feet, not her head or neck, and lower her hips as soon as she feels lower-back strain.
- Resting her pelvis on his thighs greatly reduces the effort of the bridge; if it is still hard, put a firm cushion underneath.
- He spreads his weight between hands and knees without dropping onto her.
- Build up depth gradually: the raised angle allows deep penetration.
- Use lube if needed and a condom if you want protection against STIs and pregnancy.
- Warm up first and do not hold it too long; stop at any back, neck or wrist pain.
Key facts
- Interaction type
- Face-to-face vaginal penetration with her in a bridge and him on all fours above
- Active anatomy
- Penis
- Receptive anatomy
- Vagina
- Main stimulation
- Deep face-to-face vaginal penetration with her pelvis raised in a bridge
- Setups and participants
- Couple · 2 people Hetero
Frequently asked questions
Is it suitable for beginners?
It is not the easiest: she holds a bridge and he rests on his wrists. Start with a cushion under her pelvis and keep it short.
Who sets the pace?
He does, moving his hips from the all-fours position. She can join in by pushing through her feet.
Is it safe for the back?
With a warm-up and for a short time, yes. She should not put weight on her neck and should lower her hips if she feels strain.
Is there eye contact?
Yes: you are face to face and his head is level with her chest, so you can look at each other; kissing on the mouth is harder.
Safety and evidence
Scientific context for common terms used on this page. Keeping these terms makes the content easier to understand; the sources clarify what is established and what remains uncertain.
G-spot: what the evidence says
“G-spot” is a widely used term for a sensitive area of the anterior vaginal wall. Scientific literature has not established a discrete anatomical structure with an agreed location, size and nature; sensitivity and response can vary between individuals.
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