Suspended Congress
Suspended congress is a standing sex position in which one partner lifts and carries the other in front of them. In most variations, the suspended partner wraps their legs around the standing partner's waist while being held off the ground. In some cases, a wall is used to support the standing partner. This term is also known as the stand-and-carry position.
Some people enjoy the position because it requires close body contact and a high degree of trust between partners. The lifted partner may experience a sense of vulnerability or being supported, while the lifting partner may enjoy the physical and protective aspects of the position.
Origins of the Term
The term originates from translations of the Kama Sutra, where it describes standing intercourse in which a man supports himself against a wall and holds a woman "with his hands joined beneath her" and "her arms around his neck."
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Safety and Consent
This position requires strength, balance, and coordination on the part of the standing partner. Using a wall can help reduce the risk of falls.
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