The Dance of Venus' Belt: a reverse cowgirl at the edge of the bed
The Dance of Venus' Belt is a reverse cowgirl at the edge of the bed. He lies on his back with his hips right at the edge of the mattress and his knees pulled up, his lower legs wrapped around her waist like the arms of a chair. She stands on the floor with her back to him, bends her knees and sits back onto his pelvis. She sets the pace with her legs, penetration is of medium depth, and her hands are free.
Also known as: Soft-Chair · Reverse cowgirl at the edge of the bed
Anatomy and biomechanics
The penetrating partner lies on his back on the bed with his hips at the very edge of the mattress and his knees pulled up towards his chest; his lower legs wrap forward around the receiving partner's waist, and his hands rest on her buttocks. The receiving partner stands on the floor with her back to him, feet apart and knees half bent, and lowers her hips onto his pelvis. Her torso stays upright, leaning back slightly against his legs, with her hands on her own thighs and her head tilted back. She controls the rhythm by bending and straightening her knees, which works her thighs. Penetration is vaginal and of medium depth. They cannot see each other or kiss, and body contact is limited to his legs around her waist and his hands on her buttocks.
Why this position works
Some couples like that she is fully in charge: she decides the speed, the depth and the angle with her own legs, and his legs around her waist give her something to lean back on. Her hands are free to touch her clitoris or her body, and he has a view of her back and buttocks. It is a playful position rather than a tender one: there is no eye contact or hugging. Sensations vary from person to person.
Variations of this position
Variation 1: she leans forward with her hands on her knees
Instead of leaning back against his legs, she tilts her torso forward and rests her hands on her own knees.
Leaning forward tilts her pelvis and changes the angle of penetration, which points more towards the front wall of the vagina; some people find that more intense. Her hands on her knees take some load off her thighs, but she loses the support of his legs behind her.
- Get into the base position, with him at the edge of the bed and her sitting back onto his pelvis.
- He loosens his legs around her waist a little.
- She tilts her torso forward and rests her hands on her knees.
- She keeps rising and lowering in short, controlled movements.
Variation 2: he guides her hips with his hands
He moves his hands from her buttocks to her hips and accompanies her as she rises and lowers.
She still sets the rhythm with her legs, but his hands help take some of her weight on the way down, so her thighs tire less and the movement is more controlled, with less risk of the penis slipping out and bending.
- Get into the base position.
- He places his hands on her hips, thumbs towards her back.
- She rises and lowers herself, and he supports her a little on each descent.
- If she wants to go slower, she tells him and he slows the movement with his hands.
Variation 3: a firm cushion under his hips
If the bed is low for her, he places a firm cushion under his hips at the edge of the mattress to raise his pelvis.
With his pelvis higher, she does not have to go down as far and bends her knees less, so the position is easier on her thighs and knees. He is tilted a little more, with his head lower than his hips.
- He places a firm cushion at the edge of the bed and lies on his back with his hips on it.
- He draws his knees up and wraps his legs around her waist.
- She stands with her back to him and lowers herself onto his pelvis, with less bend in her knees.
- Adjust the thickness of the cushion until she can move without strain.
✓ Tips
- Check that the bed is at a good height: if it is too high or too low, she will strain her thighs and knees. A firm cushion under his hips can adjust it.
- She should go down and up with her legs, not drop her weight onto him, and keep her feet firmly on a non-slip floor.
- With her on top and facing away, the penis can bend if it slips out and she sits down on it: guide it in by hand and keep movements controlled. If there is a crack, sudden pain or loss of erection, stop and seek medical help.
- His legs around her waist give her support, but do not pull her down with them.
- Her hands are free: she can stimulate her clitoris while she moves.
- Use lubricant if needed, and a condom to prevent STIs and pregnancy. Stop if there is pain.
Key facts
- Interaction type
- Reverse vaginal penetration, with the receiving partner standing and sitting back onto the pelvis of
- Active anatomy
- Penis
- Receptive anatomy
- Vagina; clitoris (by hand)
- Main stimulation
- Vaginal penetration from behind with the receiving partner on top, of medium depth; her hands are fr
- Setups and participants
- Couple · 2 people Hetero
Frequently asked questions
Who controls the rhythm?
She does: standing on the floor with her knees bent, she rises and lowers herself. He is lying down with his knees pulled up and can move very little.
Is it tiring?
For her thighs, yes: it is like holding a half squat. Take breaks by sitting fully on his pelvis or by leaning back on his legs.
Is it deep?
Penetration is of medium depth. She can make it shallower by not sitting all the way down.
Is it risky for him?
Positions where the receiving partner is on top and facing away can bend the penis if it slips out. Keep the movements controlled and guide it back in by hand.
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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