The Amazon (Squat): she kneels on top while he lifts his legs
The Amazon flips the usual roles: he lies on his back and draws his legs up toward his chest, and she kneels on top, astride and face to face, with his thighs behind her back. She sets the rhythm and depth, while he is in a more open and receptive position than usual. It is a moderately demanding position that takes a little practice to find the right angle.
Also known as: amazon · amazon position
Anatomy and biomechanics
He lies on his back, head resting, with both legs lifted off the bed, knees bent toward his chest and calves pointing up; only his back is supported. She kneels astride his pelvis facing him, knees and shins on the mattress beside his hips and feet pointing back. Her torso is upright or leaning slightly forward, palms resting on his chest, and his thighs rise behind her back. She moves up and down or rocks her pelvis and controls the depth, which can be deep. The load falls on her knees and on his pelvis, which takes part of her weight, as well as on his abdominal muscles if he keeps his legs up for long.
Why this position works
Many couples enjoy the role reversal: she leads the rhythm and depth, and he lets go in an unusual position. Being face to face, they can look at each other, talk and, if she leans in, kiss. His raised legs give her something to lean back against. Depending on the angle, some women find the penetration deeper or more intense; sensations vary from person to person.
Variations of this position
Variation 1: Assisted, hands on the headboard
Like the Amazon, but she leans forward and holds the headboard or the wall behind his head.
She moves her hands from his chest to the headboard: this takes weight off his pelvis, gives her more stability and lets her move with a wider range.
- Get into the Amazon: he lies on his back with his legs up, she kneels on top.
- She leans forward until she can reach the headboard or the wall.
- She holds on with both hands and uses that support to control the movement.
- He can lower his legs slightly if her lean calls for it.
Variation 2: Leaning back against his thighs
She leans back and rests her back against his raised thighs, which act as a backrest.
Her torso goes from upright to reclined. The angle of entry changes and the weight is shared between his pelvis and his legs; some women feel a different kind of friction this way.
- From the Amazon, he keeps his legs firm and bent.
- She slowly leans back until her back rests on his thighs.
- She can place one hand behind her, on the bed or on his legs.
- Move gently and, if the angle feels uncomfortable for the penis, return to upright.
Variation 3: Squatting on the soles of her feet
She swaps her knees for the soles of her feet and squats over his pelvis.
Her knees leave the bed: support shifts to her feet and the effort to her thighs. She gains vertical range but loses stability and tires sooner.
- Start from the kneeling Amazon.
- She rests her hands on his chest or knees and brings up one foot, then the other.
- With her feet beside his hips, she moves up and down slowly.
- Go back to kneeling to rest; avoid dropping down hard so the penis does not bend.
Variation 4: Leaning forward to kiss
She leans over his chest until she can kiss him, resting on her forearms.
Her torso lowers forward and his legs wrap around her back like a hug. Penetration is usually shallower and the rhythm slower, with more skin contact.
- From the Amazon, she slides her hands up his chest.
- She lowers her torso until she rests on her forearms beside his head.
- He can lower his legs a little and wrap them around her back.
- Move with short rocking motions of the pelvis.
✓ Tips
- She can rest her hands on his chest or lean back against his thighs to spread her weight rather than putting it all on his pelvis.
- If the bed is hard, a cushion or blanket under her knees makes the position easier to hold.
- Keep movements controlled: if the penis slips out, guide it back in by hand instead of dropping down onto it, because a bad angle under body weight can bend and injure it.
- He can hold the backs of his knees with his hands, or lower his legs for a moment to rest his abs.
- Use lubricant if needed and a condom where appropriate; stop if there is pain, especially with deep penetration.
Key facts
- Interaction type
- Vaginal penetration with her kneeling on top and his legs raised
- Active anatomy
- Penis
- Receptive anatomy
- Vagina
- Main stimulation
- Deep vaginal penetration, with the angle controlled by her
- Setups and participants
- Couple · 2 people GayHeteroLesbian
Frequently asked questions
Does she squat or kneel?
In this position she kneels astride him. The squatting version, resting on the soles of her feet, is a variation that is harder on the thighs.
What does he do with his legs?
He lifts them and bends them toward his chest, so his thighs are behind her back. He can hold the backs of his knees or lower his legs when he needs a rest.
Is it tiring?
It is moderately demanding: she bears weight on her knees and he uses his abs to keep his legs up. Breaks are part of the position.
Are there any risks?
As in any position with her on top, if the penis slips out and she comes down hard it can bend. Controlled movements and guiding it by hand prevent this.
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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