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The Fifth Element: woman on top in a full embrace, legs wrapped around her

The Fifth Element is a woman-on-top position in a tight, full-body embrace. He lies on his back and lifts his legs, bending them and wrapping them over her back and buttocks. She lies on top of him, chest against chest, with her knees bent on the bed on either side of his pelvis and her arms around his head. Their faces are together, so they can kiss and look at each other. She sets the rhythm with small movements of the pelvis, and penetration is vaginal and deep. It asks for some hip flexibility from him, who also carries part of her weight.

Also known as: Fifth Element · The Deep Embrace

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Illustration of The Fifth Element: She lies on top of him, chest to chest, with her knees on the bed; he lies on his back with his legs raised and bent, wrapping them around her back in a full em
Anatomy and biomechanics

He lies on his back on the bed, raises both legs, bends them and wraps them around her back and buttocks; his arms hug her neck or shoulders. She lies on top of him facing him, chest against chest, with her knees bent and resting on the bed on either side of his pelvis and her forearms around his head. Her knees and forearms take part of her weight; the rest rests on him. Because their bodies are tightly locked, movement is short: she rocks or circles her pelvis, and his legs can pull her closer to increase depth. Penetration is deep. His hips need enough flexibility to keep the legs raised, and holding them up tires the hip flexors; the pressure of her pubis against his can rub the clitoris.

Why this position works

Many couples like it for the sense of closeness: their bodies are pressed together, the faces are close enough to kiss and look at each other, and his legs hold her in place. She controls the rhythm, while he can guide her with his legs. The friction of the pubic area during the rocking can stimulate the clitoris, which some women find very pleasant. Sensations vary from person to person.

Deep Intimacy Complete Rhythm Control Medium Penis-Vagina Configuration

Variations of this position

Variation 1: his feet resting on the bed

He lowers his legs and rests his feet flat on the bed with the knees bent, while she stays lying on top in the embrace.

With his feet on the bed, his hips rest and he can push upwards slightly to meet her movement. The embrace is less enveloping and penetration a little less deep. It is a good break when holding the legs up gets tiring.

  1. Start in the Fifth Element.
  2. He unwraps his legs and lowers his feet to the bed, knees bent.
  3. She stays chest to chest, knees on the bed.
  4. Move together: she rocks and he pushes gently with his feet.

Variation 2: she rises onto her hands

She lifts her chest off his and supports herself on straight arms with the hands beside his shoulders, while his legs stay wrapped around her.

Rising onto the hands frees her pelvis for wider movements and takes her weight off him, so he can breathe more easily. They lose the chest-to-chest contact but keep full eye contact. It tires her arms and shoulders.

  1. Start in the Fifth Element.
  2. She places her hands on the bed beside his shoulders.
  3. She straightens her arms slowly, lifting her chest.
  4. He keeps his legs around her and she moves her pelvis freely but with control.

Variation 3: his ankles crossed over her back

He crosses his ankles over her lower back, closing the embrace completely.

Crossing the ankles locks the embrace and lets him hold her close with less effort in the hips; movements become even shorter, almost a rocking together. She should still control depth; he should not squeeze hard.

  1. Start in the Fifth Element.
  2. He slides his legs higher up her back.
  3. He crosses his ankles over her lower back.
  4. Rock together slowly, without squeezing.

✓ Tips
  • She should keep part of her weight on her knees and forearms so as not to crush him or make breathing hard.
  • Keep the movement short and controlled: with her on top and deep penetration, a wide or abrupt movement can bend the penis.
  • If holding his legs up becomes tiring or strains his hips, he can lower them to the bed for a while.
  • Use lubricant if needed, and a condom to protect against STIs and pregnancy.
  • Mistake: pulling hard with the legs to force depth; let her set how deep it goes.
  • Stop if there is pain, in the hips, the back or during penetration.
Interaction type
Vaginal penetration with her lying on top, chest to chest, and his legs wrapped around her
Active anatomy
Penis
Receptive anatomy
Vagina
Main stimulation
Deep vaginal penetration with pubic friction against the clitoris
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Hetero

Frequently asked questions

Who controls the rhythm in the Fifth Element?

She does, by rocking or circling her pelvis on top. He can accompany the movement and pull her closer with his legs, always by mutual agreement.

Is it hard for the person underneath?

It asks for some hip flexibility to keep the legs raised and wrapped around her, and he carries part of her weight. If it gets tiring, he can rest his feet on the bed.

Is penetration deep?

Yes, usually. She can control depth by lifting her pelvis slightly or resting more weight on her knees.

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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