The Mating Press Position: A Guide to This Intense Position

I first heard about the mating press from an online discussion and honestly the name made me laugh. It sounds like something from a nature documentary. But the description of the sensation was intriguing. Deep penetration. Full body contact. Face to face intimacy. We tried it that night and I understood the hype immediately.

The mating press is a missionary variant that creates intense closeness and particularly deep penetration. It has become a topic of discussion in adult communities for the unique sensations it provides. The name is borrowed from animal mating terminology but do not let that weird you out. Here is what this position actually involves and how to do it well.

What This Position Actually Is

The receiving partner lies on their back with their legs lifted and pushed toward their chest or shoulders. The penetrating partner positions themselves above using their weight to hold this position while thrusting. The result is deep penetration with full body contact. Legs folded up toward the body. Weight pressing down. Maximum genital contact. Faces close together for kissing and eye contact.

Why It Feels So Good

The angle created when the receiving partner's hips are tilted upward allows for some of the deepest penetration possible. For people who enjoy feeling full or stimulation of deeper vaginal areas this position delivers.

The penetration angle often naturally hits the G-spot area on the front vaginal wall. Combined with the grinding motion that is natural in this position G-spot stimulation can be consistent and intense.

Full body contact and face to face positioning and the ability to kiss and maintain eye contact make this feel more connected than many other positions. You are essentially wrapped around each other.

The position naturally creates a dynamic where one partner is pinned beneath the other. For couples who enjoy power play elements this physical arrangement supports those roles without explicit BDSM activities.

How to Get Into It

The receiving partner lies on their back. The penetrating partner kneels between their legs. The receiving partner lifts legs and brings knees toward chest. The penetrating partner leans forward supporting some weight on arms. The receiving partner can rest calves on the penetrating partner's shoulders or wrap legs around them. The penetrating partner enters and uses hip motion to thrust while pressing body weight down.

The penetrating partner should not dump all their weight onto the receiving partner. Use arms to support some weight and check in about comfort. The press should feel containing not crushing.

Experiment with how high the receiving partner's legs are raised. Higher creates deeper penetration but requires more flexibility. Find the angle that is pleasurable without causing strain.

Different Variations

Ankles on shoulders instead of folding legs completely. The receiving partner places ankles on the penetrating partner's shoulders. Less intense but still good depth and easier to maintain.

A pillow under the receiving partner's hips provides the angle benefit with less leg strain. The penetrating partner can press forward without the receiving partner needing to hold their legs up.

Legs wrapped around the penetrating partner's back rather than folded toward chest. Less extreme depth but easier to maintain and allows the receiving partner to pull their partner closer.

Only one leg raised creates an asymmetric angle that some find hits different spots. Also easier for those with flexibility limitations.

Comfort Things to Consider

The receiving partner needs reasonable hip and hamstring flexibility for the full version of this position. If flexibility is limited try variations with less leg elevation. Use pillows for support. Build flexibility gradually through stretching. Accept that not every position works for every body.

Body weight pressing down can restrict breathing somewhat. Communicate if it becomes uncomfortable and adjust weight distribution accordingly.

Watch for discomfort in hips or knees or lower back. Pain is not normal. If something hurts change position.

Deep penetration can mean contact with the cervix which some find painful. If this happens use shallower thrusts. Lower the leg angle for less depth. Try positions with less depth if it remains uncomfortable.

Tips That Help

Check in about depth and weight and angle. What feels amazing for one partner might be uncomfortable for the other. Ongoing communication lets you find the sweet spot.

Deep penetration benefits from adequate lubrication. The angle can also create air pockets that are released audibly. This is normal and not a sign of anything wrong. Do not worry about it.

This position works better after some arousal has occurred. Starting with foreplay or other positions helps the receiving partner's body be ready for deeper penetration.

The intensity of this position can lead to quick orgasms for the penetrating partner. If you want to last longer vary the rhythm or pause when needed.

Who This Works For

This position is great for couples who enjoy deep penetration. Those who prefer face to face intimacy. Couples who enjoy feeling physically close during sex. Those who like some power dynamic elements. Partners where the receiving partner has good flexibility.

It may not work well during pregnancy due to weight and pressure issues. Significant size differences can make the mechanics difficult. Those with hip or knee or back problems may struggle with it. People who find deep penetration uncomfortable should skip it. Those who prefer being in control during receiving may not enjoy being pinned.

Safety

Never continue if pain occurs. Adjust or change positions. The penetrating partner should be conscious of their weight. Stop if any numbness or excessive discomfort develops. This position is not recommended during pregnancy. Deep penetration carries higher transmission risk for STIs so use appropriate protection.

What This Comes Down To

The mating press offers a specific combination of depth and intimacy and intensity that works exceptionally well for some couples. It is not a universally better position. It is one option among many that happens to excel at particular things.

If deep penetration and close body contact appeal to you this position is worth trying. Start with modified versions if flexibility is a concern. Prioritize communication about comfort. Adjust as needed. Like any sexual technique the goal is mutual pleasure. The position itself is just a tool to achieve that.