The Splitting Bamboo Position

A traditional Kama Sutra sex position that gives the Missionary position a charming little touch is splitting bamboo.

The recipient lies on their back, lifts one leg into the air, and places the other leg on the floor or bed to enter this position. After that, the giver rests the lifted leg against the partner's shoulder while straddling their lower thigh. The giver can then enter and thrust into their partner either vaginally or anally while holding onto the lifted leg.

More About The Splitting Bamboo Position

One of this position's greatest benefits is its ability to permit both shallow and deep penetration! The degree to which the receiving partner's leg is stretched can readily be used to regulate the penetration depth: Pull the knee even farther back towards the face for deeper penetration or close the angle of the legs to decrease penetration depth.

Another benefit of this sex position is that either partner can easily stimulate the receiver's genitalia. With both hands-free, either partner can use sex toys or hand sex to provide the receiving partner more stimulation. You might discover that larger sex toys, such as wand massagers, are difficult to squeeze, depending on how both bodies are positioned. To prevent altering the penetration angle, you might need to choose smaller sex toys, such as the Tenga Spinner, Wild Flower Enby 2, We-Vibe Tango X, or Hot Octopuss Jett.

Some people may find the Splitting Bamboo pose uncomfortable. To give the penetrating partner ample room to penetrate, the receiving partner's elevated leg must be able to lift high enough. Some people may find this to be a significant stretch, and the angle needed will vary for each couple based on the heights, sizes, and penis lengths of the involved bodies.

This stretch can be made easier or harder by adjusting the receiver's body position. The receiver's leg will stretch into a front split posture if they lie on their back. On the other hand, it will resemble the middle splits posture if the receiver stands up on one hip. The majority of people will discover that one choice feels better than the other.

The receiving partner's stretch will be more profound if the leg is kept straight. To allow the receiving partner ample room to bend their leg at the knee, the penetrating partner may instead decide to lean to the left or right. This can make the stretch less intense, and if you've been having a marathon session together, it might be a pleasant change of pace!

Additionally, don't overlook sex positioning tools like the Sportssheets Sex Sling. The receiver's ankle can be secured back towards their head using the sling. In addition to making it more straightforward to maintain the posture for longer, this can lessen the pressure on the receiving partner's muscles.

The Splitting Bamboo sex position might not be suitable for every body type despite those adjustments. It's okay if it doesn't work out for you! Our database has hundreds of additional sex positions that might be more suitable. Recall that the main goals of sex are enjoyment and bonding with your partner. Bringing those things to reality doesn't require a single-sex position.

You might discover that the Splitting Bamboo sex position isn't ideal for marathons, even if you can manage to get into it. The decreased blood flow in the recipient's foot can become distracting, and the penetrating partner may notice that their legs are dozing off, even in the most flexible individuals. If you want to stay in the Splitting Bamboo position, you can switch up the lifted legs for a brief rest. Otherwise, when you want a fresh change of pace, you can switch to the Spork, Eagle, Scissoring, Toad, Happy Scissors, and/or Tuck Knee positions.

This role could be challenging for both the penetrative and receiving partners if you have chronic pain or are physically impaired. Before, during, and after attempting this posture, it is helpful to discuss discomfort, leg movement, and general comfort. Before trying full penetration, you might want to practice this position a few times. If it makes things easier, you can also think about doing no penetration at all. Pillows are pretty helpful if you want to do penetration and you have chronic pain or a disability.