Anatomy and biomechanics
Bodies in lateral decubitus or semi-supine, with legs interlaced in an X to allow direct genital contact (tribadism/frottage). There is no weight bearing or penetration; the stimulation is external, from friction, and both people control pressure and rhythm with the pelvis. Very low physical impact.
Why this position works
Direct genital contact, skin on skin, creates very intense external stimulation without the need for penetration. Both people have equal control and free hands. It's the star position for two vulvas, but it works as a friction game for any couple, and it's very low effort.
The Scissors: skin on skin, no rush
The art of rubbing. With legs intertwined like scissors, genitals meet in direct contact that doesn't need penetration to be incredibly intense.
Also known as: scissoring · scissors · tribadism · frottage · interlaced
Variations of this position
1. Classic scissors: perpendicular
Both semi-reclined, legs intertwined perpendicularly, genitals in contact.
Both people semi-reclined, legs crossed perpendicularly. The most stable version to find contact.
- Sit facing each other and lean back slightly.
- Intertwine your legs in an X.
- Bring your pelvis together until contact and rock.
2. Side scissors: more comfortable
One on their side and the other semi-supine, with one leg hooked over the other's hip, genital contact.
One person on their side and the other semi-supine, hooking one leg over the opposite hip. Comfortable for extending.
- One person lies on their side, the other semi-supine.
- Hook one leg over the opposite hip.
- Adjust until comfortable contact and move the pelvis.
✓ Tips
- Find the leg fit that puts the genitals in comfortable contact.
- The movement is of swaying and friction, not back and forth.
- A little lubricant improves sliding.
- Each person regulates pressure and rhythm; communicate it.
Key facts
- Interaction type
- Genital friction without penetration (tribadism)
- Active anatomy
- Vulva / External genitals
- Receptive anatomy
- Vulva / External genitals
- Main stimulation
- Clitoral / Vulvar / External
- Setups and participants
- Couple · 2 people Hetero (external friction)LesbianNon-binary / anyone
Frequently asked questions
Is it only for women couples?
It's the classic for two vulvas, but any couple can use it as an external friction game.
Is it hard to find the fit?
At first; try angles until the contact is comfortable and stimulating.
Does it work without penetration at all?
Yes, that's its charm: purely external intense pleasure.
Sources and references
- Literatura de sexología clínica y ergonomía sexual
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