Blooming orchid? Sounds hard after Blümchensex! And that's not so wrong. Because who has tried the lotus flower, will confirm with certainty: This position is pure intimacy!

Blooming orchid: This is how the lotus flower works

The Blooming Orchid, also known as Lotus Flower or just Lotus, is one Sex position from the Kamasutra, in which the sexual partners (often also emotionally) get very close.

He sits cross-legged, she positions herself carefully andwith his face turned to him on his lap and wraps his legs around his body. In this position he invades her.

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With his hands on her hips, he can (and should) conduct the tempo and rhythm at least a bit. The blooming orchid is not necessarily one of the most dangerous positions of the Kamasutrasbecause her body's center of gravity should not be as "unfavorable" for his penis as in the riding position. But if you take it too hard, you can do damage to the lotus flower ... um ... But do not worry: If you have practiced the rider's position already safe and sound, you need to have the lotus certainly no concerns!

What makes the Blooming Orchid so special?

At the lotus flower, the sex partners look at each other, Eye contact is practically unavoidable. That makes the blooming orchid clear more intimate than, for example, doggy-style or the little spoon (Read more here: What is the difference between sex and making love?). Also: His face on her breasts, his kisses on her neck, caresses in her cleavage? on the one hand, this definitely fuels our desire. But then again, that's what they are erotic expressions of love, affection and intimacy.

So, if you'd rather give your sweetheart something other than a red rose as a token of love and trust? maybe you'll try a flowering orchid ...

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