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Physical effort: Medium Seated

Spanish Guitar: sitting sideways on the lap on a chair, arched back

The Spanish Guitar is a position on a chair. The penetrating partner sits with his feet on the floor, and the receiving partner sits sideways across his lap, at a right angle to him, with her legs together and bent, crossed over one of his thighs and hanging to one side. She arches her torso back over his arm, with her head tilted back, while he holds her like a guitar. Penetration is vaginal and shallow, and she sets the pace with small movements of the hips. There is no eye contact while she arches back, but she can sit up to kiss.

Also known as: Sideways lap sitting · Crossed lap position

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Illustration of Spanish Guitar: On a chair: the receiving partner sits sideways across the lap of the penetrating partner and arches back over his arm, like a guitar being held, with her legs
Anatomy and biomechanics

The penetrating partner sits on a sturdy armless chair with his feet flat on the floor. The receiving partner sits sideways across his lap, so her body is perpendicular to his: her buttocks rest on his thighs, and her legs, together and bent, cross over one of his thighs and hang to the side. He passes one arm behind her back to support her, and she leans back over it, arching her spine with her head hanging back; one of her hands rests on his thigh. In this crossed position penetration is shallow. She controls the rhythm with short movements of the pelvis, rocking or circling, while he keeps her steady. His free hand can caress her chest, belly or clitoris. The arch loads her lower back and neck, and he carries part of her weight on his arm.

Why this position works

Some couples like the feeling of being held and the unusual sideways angle, which gives a different, shallow kind of penetration that some people find pleasurable near the entrance of the vagina. The receiving partner leads the movement, and the penetrating partner has a hand free to caress her. When she sits up, they can kiss and look at each other. Sensations vary from person to person.

Sensory Exploration Medium Penis-Vagina Configuration

Variations of this position

Variation 1: the receiving partner sits up to kiss

Instead of arching back, the receiving partner straightens her torso and puts an arm around his neck.

The lower back and neck rest, and the two faces are close: they can kiss and look at each other. Penetration stays shallow, and she moves less with the hips.

  1. Start in the basic position, sitting sideways on his lap.
  2. She brings her torso up, helped by his arm.
  3. She puts one arm around his neck.
  4. Alternate between sitting up and arching back.

Variation 2: feet on the floor to push

The receiving partner uncrosses her legs and puts her feet on the floor beside the chair, still sitting sideways.

With the feet on the floor she can push up and down and control the rhythm more easily, and she is more stable. Her thighs work more.

  1. Start sitting sideways on his lap.
  2. She lowers her legs and places both feet flat on the floor to one side.
  3. He supports her back with his arm.
  4. She pushes gently with her feet to move up and down.

Variation 3: on the edge of the bed

The penetrating partner sits on the edge of the bed instead of a chair, and she sits sideways across his lap in the same way.

The bed is wider and softer: she can rest a hand or her head on the mattress when she arches back, which relieves the neck. It is less stable than a firm chair if the mattress is very soft.

  1. He sits on the edge of the bed with his feet on the floor.
  2. She sits sideways across his lap, legs to one side.
  3. She arches back over his arm and can rest a hand on the bed.
  4. Keep the movements small and controlled.

✓ Tips
  • Use a sturdy chair without armrests that does not slide or wobble.
  • The penetrating partner should support her back firmly with his arm; she should arch only as far as is comfortable.
  • Do not keep the head hanging back for long: sitting up from time to time relieves the neck and avoids dizziness.
  • Keep movements small: in this crossed angle the penis can bend if it slips out and she comes down hard.
  • Use lubricant, and a condom if you need contraception or protection against infections.
  • Stop if there is pain in the lower back or anywhere else.
Interaction type
Shallow vaginal penetration, sitting sideways on the lap on a chair
Active anatomy
Penis
Receptive anatomy
Vagina
Main stimulation
Shallow vaginal penetration, sitting sideways on the lap
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Hetero

Frequently asked questions

Is this position suitable for beginners?

It requires some balance and a comfortable chair. Starting with the torso upright and arching back little by little makes it easier.

Who controls the rhythm?

The receiving partner, with small movements of the hips; the penetrating partner mainly supports her.

Why is penetration shallow?

Because she sits sideways across the lap, the angle does not allow deep penetration. Some people enjoy this stimulation near the entrance.

Can clitoral stimulation be added?

Yes. His free hand easily reaches the clitoris, and she can also touch herself.

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