The 6 Most Dangerous Sex Positions (and How to Do Them)

Are you the type who likes an adventure in bed? In terms of sexual positions, there is everything in this world: from the simplest – for conservatives or lazy people – to those that demand from lovers a physical preparation worthy of an athlete and a disposition for very different fantasies. Among these more difficult positions there are still certain options that can be quite dangerous, that is, total adrenaline.

The dangers of these positions have several reasons. The majority demand from one of the partners, or both, an excellent physical condition because they need strength and elasticity, with the risk of falls when practiced by people who do not have these attributes. Some even put their own health at risk, for example, because of the risk of “breaking” their penis or something more serious.

For the psychologist and neuropsychologist specializing in Neurofeedback, Dr. Fábio Roesler, the search for dangerous positions usually happens for two reasons: “because they are tired of the current sexuality they experience or because of personality characteristics that tend to paraphilias, that is, to sexual deviations from what we call normal sex. For some people, the more traditional positions lose their charm through repetition or personality deviations”.

That doesn’t mean it’s any kind of problem if you’re interested in having different experiences. So, if you are willing to radically innovate in sex, check out the positions listed below. But be careful when trying to perform them: these are only for the most daring (and in good physical shape).

1. The bridge

The man is bent over supported only on the hands and feet, with the belly facing up, like the bridge position in Olympic gymnastics. The woman stands on her tiptoes and controls the entire penetration movement. This position is more pleasurable for the woman because of the deep penetration and relatively little effort. For men it is not very suitable for pleasure because it needs a lot of strength and concentration.

Degree of difficulty: Greater for the man, who needs to have a lot of strength and flexibility.

What’s the danger? Done by people with poor physical preparation, this position can pose real risks of falling and back injury. A poor fit made by the woman can hurt the penis or even break it.

2. Wheelbarrow

The man is standing, bending towards the woman and holding her legs, while she is supported on the floor with her hands.

Difficulty level: Complicated for both. The man will have to have a lot of strength to hold the weight of the female body, while she will have to support all the weight in her hands.

What’s the danger? Falls and cramps. If the woman loses strength in her arms, both of them can take a nice tumble.

3. Bent leg

The man lies on his back and bends his knees towards his body. The penis will be in a position of approximately 90 degrees in relation to the man’s body and the woman standing, facing her partner, squats down for penetration, maintaining strength on her toes.

Degree of difficulty: It requires a lot of strength from the woman and cold blood from the man. In fact, the most recommended is not even trying to do this position. The dangers are too great.

What’s the danger? It can only be done by people with large penises. Any wrong move by the woman, no matter how small, can hurt her partner a lot. The penis is not designed to be curved downwards and this can lead to a number of problems.

4. Union suspended

Probably the simplest (or least complicated) on this list, the drop-down union sounds interesting to both. Leaning back, initially against a wall for support, the woman hangs on her partner’s body, facing her, with her arms around her neck and her legs held high. From there the partner starts penetration and then they move away from the wall.

Difficulty level: Medium, as long as both are in good physical condition. It requires a lot of strength in the man’s arms and the woman’s legs.

What’s the danger? It can be easy to fall, either from lack of balance, lack of strength or from male hands slipping with sweat. In this case the penis can be compromised if during an erection it is tilted downwards.

5. Pair of tweezers

The woman will have to support herself completely on only one arm. The man suspends her by her legs and positions himself between them to allow penetration. One of the woman’s legs fits well between the partner’s legs and he commands penetration with the strength of his arms.

Degree of difficulty: Too big for a woman who needs to have enormous strength in her arms. It is also great for the man to support the weight of the woman and the movements with only the arms.

What’s the danger? The demand on the woman’s arm is too great and she could easily lose support, causing falls. In addition, the position the man is in is not easy to control for satisfactory penetration, and an accidental change in the direction of penetration could injure the penis.

6. Hanging

The strangest and most dangerous position on this list might fall into the category of sadomasochism. In hanging, or “asphyxiophilia”, the partner has their hands tied behind their back while the other squeezes their neck, either with their hands or another accessory. While penetration or other sexual stimulation occurs, the hanging varies from weak to strong.

Difficulty level: Easy. The biggest problem is the attention that the partner must have in the force of the hanging.

What’s the danger? “The danger, notably, occurs when hanging leads to fainting, and the constant practice of this can lead to neurological problems, as there is a lack of cerebral oxygenation”, explains Dr. Fabio Roesler.

Imagination and fantasy are unleashed. Just know your limits, be careful and have fun.