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Physical effort: Medium Inverted

Snow angel: the reverse missionary, bodies in opposite directions

The Snow Angel is a reverse missionary: the bodies lie in opposite directions. The receiving partner lies on her back and drapes her bent legs over her partner's back and shoulders. He lies face down on top of her, head towards her feet, propped up on straight arms with his hands on the floor beyond her feet and his legs stretched out past her head. Penetration is shallow, and the penis has to bend backwards against its natural direction, so this is a position to try with great care. Its appeal is the novelty and the full-length body contact, not depth.

Also known as: Reverse missionary · Inverted missionary

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Illustration of Snow angel: Reverse missionary: she lies on her back with her legs over his back, while he lies face down on top in the opposite direction, propped on straight arms.
Anatomy and biomechanics

The receiving partner lies on her back with her legs bent and raised, resting over the penetrating partner's back and shoulders, and her hands on his lower back or buttocks. He lies face down over her in the opposite direction: his pelvis over hers, his upper body raised on straight arms with palms flat on the floor beyond her feet, and his legs stretched back along the floor past her head. Because he faces the other way, the erect penis has to be bent backwards, towards his legs, to enter. Penetration is shallow and movement must be small: he rocks his pelvis gently while holding himself up on his hands. His wrists carry part of his weight, and the rest rests on her. There is no eye contact or kissing; contact runs along the trunk and legs.

Why this position works

Some couples try it for the novelty: the reversed bodies and the unusual angle give sensations that feel different from the classic missionary, and the contact along the trunk and legs is broad. Movement is small and slow by necessity. It is not comfortable or stable for everyone, and the angle puts strain on the penis, so many couples try it briefly and move on. Sensations vary from person to person.

Variations of this position

Variation 1: her legs stretched out on the floor

Instead of resting her legs over his back, she stretches them out and slightly apart on the floor, alongside his torso.

With her legs down, she no longer has to hold them up, and her pelvis lies flatter. Penetration stays shallow and the bodies line up more simply; he has a little more room for his arms. It is a calmer way to try the reversed position.

  1. She lies on her back with her legs stretched out and slightly apart.
  2. He lies face down over her in the opposite direction, hands on the floor beyond her feet, legs past her head.
  3. She guides the penis in slowly with her hand.
  4. He rocks his pelvis in small movements while keeping his weight on his hands.

Variation 2: he leans on his forearms

He lowers his upper body from straight arms onto his forearms, on the floor beyond her feet.

Resting on the forearms relieves his wrists and brings his chest down close to her legs, so contact increases and the body is steadier. His pelvis has less room to move, which keeps the strokes small and reduces strain on the penis. He must still avoid dropping his weight onto her.

  1. Start in the base position, with him propped on straight arms.
  2. Once penetration is comfortable, he slowly lowers onto his forearms, one at a time.
  3. He keeps his weight on the forearms and the tops of his feet, not on her.
  4. Move with small rocking motions only.

Variation 3: circles instead of thrusts

He replaces in-and-out movement with slow circles of the pelvis, keeping the penis inside.

The posture is the same, but the pelvis draws small circles pressed against hers instead of moving back and forth. Since the penis never comes out, the risk of it slipping and bending is lower, and the pressure of both pelvises changes with each circle, which some people enjoy.

  1. Get into the base position and enter slowly.
  2. He stops thrusting and keeps his pelvis pressed close to hers.
  3. He draws slow, small circles with his hips, in one direction and then the other.
  4. She can guide the speed with her hands on his lower back.

✓ Tips

  • The penis bends backwards against its natural direction here: enter very slowly, let the receiving partner guide it with a hand, and keep movements small.
  • Never pull out fully and thrust back in, or push hard: if the penis slips out it can bend sharply.
  • Stop immediately if there is a crack, sudden pain or loss of erection, and seek medical help if it hurts or swells.
  • He should keep his weight on his hands and not drop it onto her chest or abdomen.
  • Do it on a firm, non-slip surface; if his wrists tire or he feels unsteady, stop and change position.
  • Use lubricant, and a condom to protect against STIs and pregnancy.

Key facts

Interaction type
Shallow vaginal penetration with bodies in opposite directions
Active anatomy
Penis
Receptive anatomy
Vagina
Main stimulation
Shallow vaginal penetration with the bodies in opposite directions
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Hetero

Frequently asked questions

Is it suitable for beginners?

No. Balance is difficult and the penis bends against its natural direction, so there is a real risk of injury. It is best tried by couples who know each other's bodies well, slowly and briefly.

Is penetration deep?

No, it is shallow. The reversed angle keeps it at the entrance; trying to go deeper increases the strain on the penis.

Who controls the movement?

He does, with small rocking movements of the pelvis while holding himself up on his hands. She can steady him with her hands on his lower back.

Why does it carry a risk for the penis?

Because the erect penis has to be bent backwards to enter. A wide movement or a slip can bend it sharply, which in rare cases causes a penile fracture.

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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