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Rabbit Ears: inverted shoulder-stand sex position

Rabbit Ears is an inverted, acrobatic position. She lies in a shoulder stand, upside down, with her shoulders on the floor, her hands supporting her lower back and her legs open in a V towards the ceiling, like a pair of ears. He stands over her in a wide, deep squat, facing the front of her body, and penetrates her from above while holding her hips. The penetration is shallow and the position is very demanding: it needs flexibility, strength and great care for her neck.

Also known as: shoulder-stand sex · inverted squat · Rabbit Ears

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Illustration of Rabbit Ears: She is upside down in a shoulder stand with her legs open in a V; he stands over her in a wide, deep squat and penetrates her from above.
Anatomy and biomechanics

She lies on her back, lifts her legs and hips until her body is vertical and upside down, and rests on her shoulders and upper back, elbows on the floor and hands supporting her lower back. She opens her legs in a wide V, straight and pointing at the ceiling. He stands over her with his feet wide apart on either side of her head, bends his knees outwards into a deep squat and faces the front of her body, so that her legs pass on either side of his head. He holds her by the hips, helping to keep her stable, and lowers his pelvis until the penis reaches the vagina from above. He sets the pace with small, controlled movements; the penetration is shallow. Her weight must stay on her shoulders and upper back, never on her neck.

Why this position works

Some couples are attracted by the challenge and the novelty: it feels like an acrobatic game and the inverted angle produces sensations different from usual positions. The open V of her legs leaves the pelvis very exposed. It has clear limits: there is no eye contact or kissing, he sets the pace and it is hard to hold, so it usually works as a brief moment within a longer encounter.

Vigor and Energy Sensory Exploration Difficult High Mobility Required Penis-Vagina Configuration

Variations of this position

Variation 1: a folded blanket under her shoulders

The same inverted position, but she rests her shoulders on a firm folded blanket, with her head on the floor just beyond its edge.

Raising the shoulders a few centimetres above the head reduces the bend in her neck and takes pressure off the cervical spine, as in a yoga shoulder stand. It does not change his position, but it makes the inversion safer and easier to hold.

  1. Fold a blanket into a firm, flat rectangle and place it on the floor.
  2. She lies with her shoulders on the blanket and her head on the floor, then rises into the shoulder stand with her hands on her lower back.
  3. He stands over her in a wide squat and holds her hips before penetrating.
  4. Come down slowly, bending her knees to her chest, if her neck feels strained.

Variation 2: her legs together instead of in a V

The same inverted position, but she brings her legs together, straight up, and rests them against one side of his head and shoulder.

Closing the legs narrows the vaginal entrance and increases the feeling of tightness for both, and resting them against his shoulder gives her a little extra support. He has less room, so the movements become even smaller.

  1. Get into the basic position, with her in the shoulder stand and him in the squat.
  2. She brings her legs together and rests them against one side of his head and shoulder.
  3. He holds her hips and moves with short, gentle strokes.
  4. Open the legs again or come down if her neck or his knees tire.

Variation 3: he holds her thighs and she lays her arms on the floor

The same inverted position, but he holds her by the thighs instead of the hips and she lays her arms flat on the floor behind her back.

With his hands on her thighs, he carries part of her weight and guides the V of her legs. She swaps the support of her hands on her lower back for her arms flat on the floor, which widens her base. It needs more strength in his arms and good coordination.

  1. Start in the basic position, with her hands on her lower back.
  2. He takes hold of her thighs, near her hips, and takes part of her weight.
  3. Once she feels steady, she lowers her arms one at a time and lays them flat on the floor behind her back.
  4. Before coming down, she puts her hands back on her lower back and he releases her slowly.

✓ Tips
  • Use a firm but padded surface, such as a mat or rug, and have space around you; stop if either of you feels unsteady.
  • Her weight goes on her shoulders and upper back, never on her neck: she should not turn her head while inverted. A folded blanket under the shoulders protects the neck.
  • Being upside down can cause dizziness or pressure in the head: keep it brief and come down slowly, bending the knees to the chest.
  • He should not drop his weight onto her: the strength comes from his legs, and he should hold her hips without pushing her towards her neck.
  • The penis enters at a downward angle: keep movements small and controlled and stop at once if it slips out or there is pain, because it can bend.
  • Use lubricant and a condom, and avoid this position if either of you has neck, back or knee problems.
Interaction type
Shallow vaginal penetration with her inverted in a shoulder stand
Active anatomy
Penis
Receptive anatomy
Vagina
Main stimulation
Shallow vaginal penetration from above, with her body inverted.
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Hetero

Frequently asked questions

Is this position suitable for beginners?

No. It requires her to be comfortable in a shoulder stand and him to hold a deep squat. Try the shoulder stand on its own first, and only add penetration once you both feel stable.

How do we protect her neck?

Her weight should rest on her shoulders and upper back, with a folded blanket under them and her head free. She should not turn her head, and you should come down at the first sign of pain or dizziness.

Is it risky for the penis?

It can be. The penis enters pointing downwards and a sudden movement or slipping out can bend it. Keep movements short and slow, and stop if there is pain.

Why is the penetration shallow?

Because of the inverted angle and the squat, the penis can only enter a little. That is normal in this position; it is not a position for deep penetration.

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