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Physical effort: Medium Control

Princess Elevated: squatting woman on top, face to face

Princess Elevated is a squatting woman-on-top position. He lies flat on his back with his legs straight, and she squats astride his pelvis, facing him, with her feet flat beside his torso and her hands on his chest. She sets the pace by rising and lowering on her legs, and penetration can be deep.

Also known as: Squatting cowgirl · Squatting woman on top · Princess

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Illustration of Princess Elevated: He lies on his back with his legs straight, and she squats astride his pelvis facing him, feet flat beside his torso and hands on his chest.
Anatomy and biomechanics

He lies on his back on the bed or the floor, with his legs straight and his hands free to rest on her chest and thigh. She squats astride his pelvis, facing him, with her torso upright, her knees bent and raised, and her feet flat on the surface on each side of his torso. Her hands rest on his chest for balance. She controls the rhythm and the depth by rising and lowering on her legs, or by rocking her hips. Eye contact is possible, though there is no kissing and body contact is partial. The main load falls on her thighs and knees, which hold the squat.

Why this position works

Some couples like it because she chooses the depth, the angle and the speed, and he can relax and watch her. Squatting lets her move freely up and down, and penetration can feel deep. His hands are free to caress her or to stimulate the clitoris. Sensations vary from person to person.

Variations of this position

Variation 1: with one knee down

She keeps one foot flat and rests the other knee on the surface beside him.

Resting one knee halves the load on her legs and gives her a wider, steadier base, while she still has room to rise and lower. The angle tilts slightly to one side, which can change the sensation.

  1. Start from the basic squat, facing him.
  2. She lowers one knee to the surface beside his torso.
  3. She keeps the other foot flat and her hands on his chest.
  4. She can switch sides when one leg tires.

Variation 2: leaning back with hands on his thighs

She leans her torso back and moves her hands from his chest to his thighs behind her.

Leaning back changes the angle of penetration toward the front wall of the vagina, which some women enjoy, and opens her body to his view and his hands. Balance depends more on her arms.

  1. Start from the basic squat.
  2. She places her hands one at a time on his thighs behind her.
  3. She leans her torso back slowly, keeping her feet flat.
  4. She rocks her hips gently in this new angle.

Variation 3: he bends his knees as a backrest

He bends his knees and plants his feet, so she can lean her back against his thighs.

His raised thighs give her a backrest, so she can rest between movements and keep her balance with less effort. He gains a little room to move his hips from below.

  1. Start from the basic squat.
  2. He bends his knees slowly and plants his feet behind her.
  3. She leans back until her back rests against his thighs.
  4. She keeps her feet flat and moves at her own pace.

Variation 4: with a pillow under his hips

A firm pillow under his pelvis raises his hips, so she does not have to squat as low.

With his pelvis higher, her squat is shallower and her knees bend less, which makes the position easier to hold. The angle of penetration also changes slightly.

  1. He lies on his back with a firm pillow under his pelvis.
  2. She squats astride his hips, facing him.
  3. She lowers herself slowly, with her hands on his chest.
  4. Adjust the height of the pillow until her knees feel comfortable.

Variation 5: he holds her hips and helps her move

He holds her hips with both hands and helps her rise and lower.

His hands take part of her weight and guide the movement, so her legs work less and the rhythm is shared. It also helps keep the penis aligned and avoid it slipping out.

  1. Start from the basic squat.
  2. He places both hands on her hips.
  3. As she rises, he supports her; as she lowers, he guides her down slowly.
  4. Agree on the pace with words or looks.

Variation 6: rocking the hips instead of bouncing

She stays low on him and rocks her hips back and forth or in circles instead of rising and lowering.

Without the up-and-down movement, her thighs rest and the penis stays inside, which lowers the risk of it bending. The rubbing of her pubic area against his can add clitoral stimulation.

  1. Start from the basic squat, fully lowered onto him.
  2. She keeps her hands on his chest for balance.
  3. She rocks her hips forward and back, or in small circles.
  4. She varies the pressure of her pubis against his body.

✓ Tips

  • The squat is demanding for her thighs and knees: switch to kneeling or take breaks when her legs tire.
  • She should lower herself slowly and keep the penis aligned; if it slips out, guide it back by hand rather than dropping onto it, to avoid bending it.
  • Penetration can be deep: she can control the depth and stop if there is pain.
  • Use lubricant if needed for comfort.
  • A condom protects against sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy.
  • Her hands on his chest help her balance, but she should not lean her whole weight on them.

Key facts

Interaction type
Vaginal penetration with her squatting on top, face to face
Active anatomy
Penis
Receptive anatomy
Vagina
Main stimulation
Deep vaginal penetration with her squatting on top
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Hetero

Frequently asked questions

Is it tiring?

It can be for her: the squat works the thighs and knees. Short rounds, rocking instead of bouncing, or his hands on her hips help.

Is there any risk for him?

With the receiving partner on top and moving a lot, the penis can bend if it slips out and she comes down on it. Move with control and guide it back by hand.

Who controls the rhythm?

She does, by rising and lowering on her legs. He can help by holding her hips.

Safety and evidence 1 topic · 2 clinical and academic references

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.

Sources
O'Connell HE, Sanjeevan KV, Hutson JM. Anatomy of the clitoris. The Journal of Urology. 2005. PubMed ↗
Vieira-Baptista P, et al. G-spot: Fact or Fiction? A Systematic Review. Sexual Medicine. 2021. PubMed ↗

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