Full Nelson Sex Position

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The Full Nelson sex position is an absolute showstopper. You’ve probably seen it in hardcore porn – acrobatic, intense, and straight-up wild. No doubt, it looks crazy hot on screen. But let’s be real – porn is one thing, real-life sex is another. So, how does Full Nelson actually feel in the bedroom? Is it worth the effort? Let’s break it down.

What Is the Full Nelson Sex Position and What Does It Look Like?

The term Full Nelson originally comes from wrestling. In the classic move, one fighter locks their opponent’s arms by threading their own arms under and behind their opponent’s neck. In the sex version, it’s not the arms that get locked – it’s the legs and neck. Here’s how it looks:

How to Do the Full Nelson Position

1. The guy lies on his back.
2. The woman lays on top of him, back to his chest.
3. He enters her from behind.
4. She pulls her knees toward her chest and spreads them slightly. Her legs should be pointing upward.
5. He wraps his arms under her knees.
6. She tucks her chin to her chest to allow him to lock his arms behind her neck.
7. He clasps his hands together or grips the back of her neck.

Tips for Men

• Be gentle. Your partner probably won’t just fold into Full Nelson position effortlessly. Take it slow and don’t force anything.
• Keep it short and intense. This position isn’t exactly comfortable for either of you, so don’t try to keep it going “forever”. Even 10-15 seconds is enough to get a rush of excitement.
• Position her right. Make sure her butt rests on your lower abs, not your pelvis. This gives you more room to thrust.
• Use short thrusts. The angle makes deep penetration tricky, so keep your strokes short and controlled. The longer your dick, the more movement you can get away with.
• The slimmer she is, the easier it becomes. First, she’ll be able to bend into Full Nelson sex position more comfortably. Second, your arms will be long enough to wrap around her and position your hands behind her neck. Third, it will be easier for you to breathe since she’ll be lying on top of you.

Tips for Women

• Work on your flexibility. If you’re game for wild sex positions, keeping your back, legs, and neck flexible will make it way easier – and way less painful.
• Establish safe words/signals. In positions like these, it’s essential to have a way to communicate with your partner if something feels off. You don’t want any confusion where your sounds of discomfort are mistaken for sounds of pleasure.

The main advice

Don’t make sex harder than it has to be. Leave the extreme acrobatics to porn stars.

The classic Full Nelson position isn’t about pleasure – it’s about performance. It looks hot on screen, but in real life, it’s awkward and impractical for most couples.

That said, if you’re curious, there are easier, safer variations of Full Nelson that still bring the excitement without the struggle. Let’s check those out next!

Safer Variations of the Full Nelson Position

The biggest challenge of the classic Full Nelson sex position is the neck lock – it’s uncomfortable, restrictive, and honestly, unnecessary. The good news? If you ditch the neck hold, the position instantly becomes way easier and much more enjoyable for both partners. Here are some safer, more practical variations to try:

Variation 1: Safe & Easy

The woman still lies on her back on top of her partner with her knees pulled toward her chest. But instead of locking her neck, the man simply holds her legs under her knees. Her head rests comfortably on his shoulder.

Why this works:

• She’s not overstretching, making it way more comfortable.
• He doesn’t waste energy on an awkward hold.
• Breathing is easy for both partners.

Variation 2: Legs Together

A small twist on the first variation: instead of spreading her legs, she presses them together, and the man hugs them close.

Variation 3: Feet Down for More Control

If the woman gets tired of holding her legs up, she can lower them.

This small change will lead to several positive outcomes:

• In this position, penetration will immediately become deeper.
• If the penis was slipping out in previous variations, this won’t happen anymore.
• With her legs providing support, she’ll be able to move her hips. This lets her control the angle of penetration for better G-spot stimulation, and take part of the effort by moving her hips to meet the partner’s thrusts.
• In this position, both of them will find it much more comfortable to stimulate her clitoris with a hand or a sex toy if she needs it.
• The man now has access to her breasts, which he will undoubtedly take full advantage of (to squeeze them)!

Variation 4: The Power Thrust Finish

If you’re looking for an intense climax, this variation is perfect. The man lifts his partner’s hips slightly, supporting himself on his elbows.

With more space to move, he can thrust harder, deeper, and faster – leading to a stronger, more explosive orgasm.

Variation 5: Legs Crossed for a New Sensation

For an extra squeeze, the woman can cross her legs, placing one over the other.

This creates a tighter vaginal grip, making penetration feel more intense for both partners. Want to take it up a notch? She can squeeze her pelvic muscles during thrusts for even stronger sensations.

Transitioning from Full Nelson to Reverse Cowgirl

This actually works both ways, y’all. You can either transition from a reverse cowgirl position into one of the Full Nelson variations I mentioned earlier, or the other way around — moving from Full Nelson into reverse cowgirl.

Here’s a cool in-between position: she’s not flat on her back on top of him anymore, but she hasn’t fully stood up or gone vertical yet. In this position, penetration gets even deeper.

 

Now, she gets on her knees, and we’re talking about the classic reverse cowgirl position here.

She can ramp up her partner’s arousal by leaning forward just a little. This angle gives him a super clear, almost too intimate view of everything — he can see his dick sliding in and out of her, and how her ass moves with every thrust.

She can also try lying flat on his legs, giving him a really hot, eye-catching view. But this angle? Not everyone’s cup of tea — the penetration may not be the most comfortable for some.

For more wild and kinky sex styles, check out the crazy sex positions page.

Final Thoughts

Here’s the deal: Full Nelson, in its classic form, is a tricky, uncomfortable, and honestly, kinda risky position. It’s more about performance than pleasure. If you do decide to give it a go, be super careful with it.

But honestly, I’d recommend everyone try the simplified Full Nelson positions (like Variation 1 and others). It’s still got that fun, unique vibe, it’s safer, and much more comfortable.

As always, drop your thoughts, experiences, and ideas in the comments. I’d love to know what you all think about this freaky sex position!