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The Whisper of the Lips: face to face on an armchair, with him kneeling

The Whisper of the Lips is a face-to-face position on an armchair. She sits at the front edge of the seat and leans back against the backrest, legs open; he kneels on the floor between her legs with his torso upright. Their faces are level, so they can hug and kiss throughout, and the effort is low for both.

Also known as: Armchair kneeling position · Kneeling in front of the chair · Deep Kisses

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Illustration of The Whisper of the Lips: Face to face on an armchair: she sits back at the edge of the seat with her legs open, and he kneels on the floor between them, close enough to kiss.
Anatomy and biomechanics

She sits in an armchair with her pelvis at the front edge of the seat and her back against the backrest. Her legs are open and bent: one is lifted out over the armrest or to the side, and the other rests lower, with the foot near the floor beside his hip. Her arms go around his neck, and one can rest on the armrest. He kneels on the floor in front of the armchair, between her legs, with his torso upright and leaning in, and wraps his arms around her. He controls the rhythm with his hips, and vaginal penetration can be deep. Their faces are together, so eye contact, kissing and broad body contact come easily. The effort is low; the main load is on his knees.

Why this position works

Many couples like it because it combines closeness with comfort: she is supported by the armchair, he has a stable base on his knees, and their faces stay together for kissing. Penetration can be deep, and with her legs open either partner can easily reach her clitoris with a hand. It is also a simple way to use a chair for something other than sitting. Sensations vary from person to person.

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Variations of this position

Variation 1: both legs over the armrests

She hooks both legs over the armrests and opens up fully, with him kneeling in the middle.

With both legs over the armrests, her pelvis opens as wide as possible and the armchair holds her legs, so she uses no effort to keep them up. He can move closer and penetration gets deeper. It asks for a little more hip flexibility from her.

  1. She sits at the edge of the seat, leaning back against the backrest.
  2. She lifts one leg and then the other over the armrests, knees bent.
  3. He kneels between her legs and moves in until their hips line up.
  4. He starts with slow movements and goes deeper gradually if she is comfortable.

Variation 2: legs around his waist

She wraps her legs around his waist and crosses her ankles behind his back, in a full embrace.

By crossing her legs behind his back, she draws him in and decides how close he comes. The embrace is complete and the movements become shorter and slower, with more pubic contact and less depth than in the base position.

  1. From the base position, he moves in until his chest touches hers.
  2. She wraps her legs around his waist and crosses her ankles behind his back.
  3. She holds on to his neck and pulls him in or slows him down with her legs.
  4. He moves with short rocking motions of the hips while you kiss.

Variation 3: legs on his shoulders

She leans further back in the armchair and rests her legs on his shoulders while he stays on his knees.

With her legs up on his shoulders, her pelvis tilts upward and penetration can be deeper. You lose the kiss but keep eye contact, and he can hold her thighs or hips.

  1. She slides a little further to the edge and leans back against the backrest.
  2. She raises her legs and rests her calves or ankles on his shoulders.
  3. He stays upright on his knees and holds her thighs.
  4. Start slowly: penetration is deeper, so stop if anything hurts.

Variation 4: at the edge of the bed

She sits at the edge of the bed, leaning back on her hands or on pillows, and he kneels on the floor in front of her.

With no backrest or armrests, she supports her torso on her hands or on pillows stacked behind her, and her legs open to the sides or rest against his hips. The height of a bed often suits a kneeling partner well; the embrace is a little looser because she leans back.

  1. She sits at the edge of the bed, with pillows behind her if she wants to recline.
  2. She leans back with her hands on the mattress or her back on the pillows.
  3. He kneels on a cushion on the floor, between her legs.
  4. Adjust the height with a cushion under her or under his knees, and start slowly.

✓ Tips
  • Put a cushion or folded blanket under his knees: he takes almost all the load there.
  • Use a sturdy armchair that will not slide or tip; place it against a wall or on a rug if needed.
  • If the height does not match, she can sit on a cushion or slide further forward on the seat.
  • Penetration can be deep: start slowly and stop or change the angle if she feels pain.
  • With her legs open, either partner can add clitoral stimulation with a hand.
  • Use lubricant if needed and a condom to protect against STIs.
Interaction type
Face to face, she sits in an armchair and he kneels
Active anatomy
Penis
Receptive anatomy
Vagina and clitoris
Main stimulation
Deep vaginal penetration, face to face, with her seated and him kneeling; the clitoris is within rea
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Hetero

Frequently asked questions

Does it take a lot of strength?

No. She sits supported by the armchair and he kneels on the floor, so nobody holds anyone's weight. The main demand is on his knees.

What if the armchair is too high or too low?

Adjust it with cushions: one under her buttocks raises her, and one or two under his knees raise him. A sofa or the edge of the bed also works.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. It is stable, needs little balance and lets you talk and kiss throughout.

How can she get clitoral stimulation?

With her legs open, she or her partner can stroke the clitoris with a hand while he moves. Some women also like her pubis pressing against his when he leans in.

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