Venus's Anvil: deep missionary with the knees pulled to the chest

Same position, but instead of keeping their knees folded, the receiver straightens their legs a little and rests their calves on their partner's shoulders.

The receiver's hips stay flexed but the knees open out, so the legs rest on the penetrating partner's shoulders rather than being squeezed between your torsos. The penetrating partner can lean in a little closer, and there is less pressure on the receiver's belly, although the back of the thighs stretches more.

1. Start in the basic Anvil, with the receiver's knees to their chest.
2. The receiver straightens their legs slightly and places their calves on their partner's shoulders.
3. The penetrating partner leans forward on their fists or palms, keeping their weight off the receiver's legs.
4. Keep movements slow at first: the depth is similar to the basic position.

Same position with a firm pillow under the receiver's lower back and buttocks, which raises the pelvis and makes it easier to hold the knees to the chest.

Only the receiver's support changes. The pillow lifts the pelvis so the hips need to fold a little less to reach the same angle, which some people find easier on the lower back. The angle of penetration changes slightly, so it is worth adjusting depth again from the start.

1. Place a firm pillow or a folded cushion where the receiver's lower back and buttocks will rest.
2. The receiver lies back on it and pulls their knees towards their chest.
3. The penetrating partner kneels between their thighs and leans forward on their fists or palms.
4. Start with shallow movements and adjust the height of the pillow if needed.

Same position, but the penetrating partner lowers onto their forearms instead of their fists, bringing their chest closer to the receiver's knees.

The penetrating partner's knees stay in place, but the upper body drops onto the forearms. This spares the wrists and makes movements shorter and slower, so penetration tends to be less deep. The penetrating partner must keep their weight on their forearms and knees so as not to press the receiver's legs into their belly.

1. Start in the basic Anvil.
2. The penetrating partner lowers from their fists onto their forearms, either side of the receiver's chest.
3. The receiver keeps their knees to their chest or lets them open slightly to the sides.
4. The penetrating partner moves with short, rocking movements, keeping their weight off the receiver's legs.

Same position, but the receiver keeps only one knee to their chest and stretches the other leg out on the bed.

Only one hip stays fully flexed, so the pelvis tilts less and penetration is usually a little less deep. It is a good option if folding both legs is uncomfortable or tiring. The penetrating partner kneels astride the stretched leg, with their weight on their fists or palms.

1. Start in the basic Anvil.
2. The receiver lowers one leg and stretches it out on the bed.
3. The penetrating partner shifts their knees so that one is on each side of the stretched leg.
4. Switch legs whenever you like.