The Hammock: rocking in the air
A position as comfortable as its name promises. The receiver is reclined with legs supported by the partner, rocking in a gentle sway that combines depth, control, and a very special intimacy.
Also known as: the hammock · hammock · rocking · supported legs · semi-suspension
Anatomy and biomechanics
Partial support position: the penetrator, in a seated position or on their knees, holds the legs of the receiver, who offloads the upper body onto their hands placed behind. The semi-suspended axis allows a pelvic sway directed by the holder, with a deep angle and shared effort between both.
Why this position works
The rocking motion is its greatest charm: gentle, enveloping, and with a deep angle controlled by the holder. The semi-suspension gives the receiver a very pleasurable sense of surrender, and the shared effort makes it sustainable. It is intense and intimate at the same time.
Variations of this position
1. Supported: pillow under the hips
Like the hammock, with a pillow under the hips of the receiver.
A pillow under the hips of the receiver reduces the effort of support.
- Place a pillow under the hips.
- The receiver leans on their hands.
- The supporter rocks gently.
2. On the edge of the bed
Whoever receives reclined on the edge with legs held by the person standing.
Whoever receives on the edge and whoever holds standing, for more comfort and range.
- Whoever receives reclines on the edge of the bed.
- Whoever holds, standing, holds the legs.
- Controlled rocking.
✓ Tips
- The receiver distributes the weight between the hands placed and the partner's support.
- The movement is a rocking, not a sudden back-and-forth.
- The holder controls the depth with the rocking.
- If it gets tiring, place a pillow under the receiver's hips.
Key facts
- Interaction type
- Penetration with semi-suspended and rocking receiver
- Active anatomy
- Pénis
- Receptive anatomy
- Vagin / Anus
- Main stimulation
- Deep / Rocking
- Setups and participants
- Couple · 2 people GayHeteroLesbian
Frequently asked questions
Is strength required?
Some, shared between both; the receiver's hand support helps a lot.
Is it stable?
Yes with good weight distribution; start with little rocking.
What makes it special?
The semi-suspended rocking, between depth and surrender.
Sources and references
- Literatura de sexología clínica y ergonomía sexual
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