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Physical effort: High Seated

Wonderful Elevator: reverse seated split in an armchair

The Wonderful Elevator is a reverse seated position in an armchair that calls for a lot of flexibility. He sits deep in the armchair, knees wide apart and bent, feet on the floor. She sits on his pelvis with her back to him, facing out of the chair, torso upright, and opens her legs in a full side split, one straight leg to each side, with her toes just brushing the floor. He holds her by the waist and both of you share the movement. Penetration is of medium depth and there is no eye contact.

Also known as: Reverse armchair split · Split reverse cowgirl

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Illustration of Wonderful Elevator: He sits sunk into an armchair; she sits on his pelvis facing away from him, legs stretched out to the sides in a full split.
Anatomy and biomechanics

He sits slumped in a sturdy armchair, back against the backrest, knees bent and wide apart, feet flat on the floor. She sits on his pelvis facing the same way as him, her back to his chest, and keeps her torso upright. She opens her legs to the sides in a full split, straight, so that each leg extends past one side of the armchair and only her toes touch the floor. He holds her by the waist. Because her feet barely touch the floor, she cannot push much with her legs: the movement comes from small up-and-down and rocking motions that he helps with his hands, and from his hips. Penetration is of medium depth. There is no eye contact or kissing, and contact is limited to the pelvis and his hands on her waist. Her hips need a great deal of flexibility and her weight rests on his pelvis.

Why this position works

Its appeal lies largely in the challenge: for people with very flexible hips, such as dancers, it can be a striking position to try together. He has a clear view and can guide her by the waist, and the open split leaves the front of her body accessible. Without a full split it is not possible as described; the variations offer easier options. How it feels varies from person to person.

Variations of this position

Variation 1: her legs bent, feet on the floor

Instead of the split, she bends her knees and places her feet flat on the floor on either side of his legs.

Without the split, the position no longer requires extreme flexibility. With her feet firmly on the floor, she can push with her legs and take over much more of the movement, rising and lowering at her own pace. It is the most accessible way to try the position.

  1. He sits deep in the armchair with his knees apart.
  2. She sits on his pelvis facing away from him, knees bent and feet flat on the floor outside his legs.
  3. She leans slightly forward and pushes with her legs to rise and lower.
  4. He holds her by the waist to help her keep her balance.

Variation 2: her legs resting on the armrests

She opens her legs to the sides but rests her calves on the armrests instead of holding a full split.

The armrests support part of the weight of her legs and limit how far they open, so it becomes a half split that needs less flexibility. The opening at the hips is still wide, and he continues to guide her by the waist.

  1. Use an armchair with sturdy armrests.
  2. She sits on his pelvis facing away from him.
  3. She lifts her legs one at a time and rests the backs of her knees or her calves on the armrests.
  4. He holds her by the waist and you move with small, gentle motions.

Variation 3: she leans back against his chest

She leans her back against his chest, which frees his hands to caress her breasts and clitoris.

Leaning back moves her weight onto his chest and makes the position more restful for her hips. His hands are free to reach around and caress her, including gentle stimulation of the clitoris, which is very accessible with her legs open. The movement becomes slower and shorter.

  1. Start in the basic position or in either of the previous variations.
  2. She lets her torso lean back until her back rests on his chest.
  3. He wraps his arms around her and uses his hands to caress her, including her clitoris if she wishes.
  4. Rock gently together, letting her guide the pressure of his hands.

✓ Tips

  • Only attempt the full split if she can already do it comfortably; never force the hips into the position.
  • Warm up the hips beforehand and come out of the split gently if she feels any pulling or pain.
  • Use a sturdy armchair that will not tip or slide, with enough room on both sides for her legs.
  • Keep the movements small and controlled: with her on top and facing away, a sudden drop can bend the penis.
  • Use lubricant if needed and stop if there is any pain.

Key facts

Interaction type
Seated vaginal penetration in an armchair, with the receiving partner on top, facing away, in a spli
Active anatomy
Penis
Receptive anatomy
Vagina
Main stimulation
Vaginal, at medium depth, with the receiving partner facing away
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Hetero

Frequently asked questions

Is the Wonderful Elevator suitable for beginners?

No. It requires a full side split and good balance. If you cannot do a split comfortably, try the variation with bent legs or with her legs on the armrests.

Is she facing him?

No. She sits on his pelvis with her back to him, facing out of the armchair, so there is no eye contact.

Who moves?

The movement is shared and fairly limited: he guides her by the waist and moves his hips, and she makes small up-and-down or rocking movements.

Is penetration deep?

It is usually of medium depth, because she cannot push down with her legs while in the split.

Safety and evidence 2 topics · 3 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 ↗

A-spot / AFE zone: limited evidence

The “A-spot” or AFE zone has been proposed to describe a deeper area of the anterior vaginal wall. Available evidence is limited and does not support presenting it as a confirmed anatomical structure.

Sources
Chua Chee Ann. A proposal for a radical new sex therapy technique… the AFE Zone Stimulation Technique. Sexual and Marital Therapy. 1997. Original article ↗

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