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Illustration of The Collapse
Anatomy and biomechanics

In The Plunge, the bodies are positioned face to face, lying down, with him on top. Penetration is usually deep, and the focus of stimulation is clitoral and G-spot. The height and supports (pillows, edge of the bed) should be adjusted to maintain comfort and stability.

Why this position works

This position allows for intimate and visual connection between partners, promoting deep penetration and stimulation of key erogenous zones. Proximity facilitates physical and emotional contact.

Physical effort: Medium Control

The Collapse: sexual position with deep penetration

The Plunge is a sexual position that promotes intimate connection and deep penetration. Both partners lie face to face, with him on top, allowing for clitoral and G-spot stimulation.

Also known as: Fall/Face to face lying down/Tangled

Variations of this position

Variant with Wrapping Legs

The person receiving penetration wraps their legs around their partner's waist, increasing depth and stability.

  1. Lie on your back with your legs open and slightly lift your hips with the help of a pillow.
  2. Your partner positions themselves on top, face to face, and penetrates you slowly.
  3. Wrap your legs around your partner's waist to increase depth and stability.

Hand-Supported Variant

The penetrating person supports themselves on their hands instead of their elbows, allowing for greater control of movement and depth.

  1. Lie on your back with your legs open and slightly lift your hips with the help of a pillow.
  2. Your partner positions themselves on top of you, face to face, and supports themselves on their hands instead of their elbows.
  3. Your partner penetrates you slowly, adjusting the depth and rhythm according to your comfort.

Variant with Circular Movements

The penetrating partner makes circular movements instead of linear ones, which increases stimulation of the G-spot and the clitoris.

  1. Lie on your back with your legs open and slightly lift your hips with the help of a pillow.
  2. Your partner positions themselves on top, face to face, and penetrates you slowly.
  3. Your partner makes circular movements instead of linear ones to increase stimulation of the G-spot and the clitoris.

✓ Tips

  • Use pillows or supports to maintain comfort in the lower back and hips.
  • Adjust the height so both are comfortable and stable during penetration.
  • Communicate constantly to adjust the depth and rhythm of penetration.

Key facts

Interaction type
Vaginal sex
Active anatomy
Penis
Receptive anatomy
Vagina
Main stimulation
Clitoral and G-spot
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Hetero

Frequently asked questions

Is this position suitable for beginners?

Yes, it is a suitable position for beginners due to its simplicity and the possibility of adjusting depth and rhythm.

How can I increase clitoral stimulation in this position?

You can use your fingers or external stimulation to stimulate the clitoris while maintaining penetration.

What can I do if I feel discomfort in the lower back?

Make sure to use pillows or cushions to support the lower back and hips. You can also adjust the height of the bed or the surface they are lying on.

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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