June Position of the Month: The Leg Glider

Written by Katie Mitchell, M.A., LPC, CST
Clinical Director
Certified Sex Therapist

As the days grow longer and summer invites us to slow down and reconnect, many couples find themselves looking for fresh ways to enhance intimacy. This June, consider exploring The Leg Glider, a position that blends deep connection with sensual movement. It’s a beautiful way to cultivate closeness, try something new, and create space for intentional touch. Whether you're rediscovering intimacy or simply ready to add more variety to your connection, The Leg Glider is an accessible option that helps partners feel both secure and desired.

Set-Up: In The Leg Glider position, the receiving partner lies on their back with one leg extended and the other lifted, bent at the knee and resting over the shoulder or chest of the penetrating partner. The penetrating partner kneels between their partner’s legs or leans forward, sliding into position while supporting the raised leg with their arm or shoulder. This position offers a smooth, rocking rhythm and a deep, angled connection. The body alignment allows for closeness, eye contact, and full-body engagement. It can be particularly stimulating for the G-spot due to the angle of penetration, and it provides great access to kissing, touch, and verbal communication. Comfort, flexibility, and communication are key, especially for the partner with the raised leg, adjusting as needed to avoid strain.

Benefits of The Leg Glider:

1.     Creates an angled path for deep, pleasurable penetration: The lifted leg shifts pelvic alignment, which can enhance G-spot or deep vaginal stimulation. For partners engaging in anal sex, it can also help guide comfortable entry while maintaining closeness and control.

2.     Encourages physical and emotional attunement: This position places partners close enough for eye contact, kisses, and verbal exchanges. The face-to-face setup promotes emotional bonding, playful intimacy, and nonverbal communication.

3.     Supports a sensual, gliding rhythm: Unlike more physically intense positions, The Leg Glider is all about fluid, controlled movement. This makes it ideal for couples seeking to slow down and savor the connection rather than rush to climax.

4.     Accessible with adjustments: Whether you’re dealing with physical limitations, post-injury healing, or just want a lower-impact option, The Leg Glider is easily modified with pillows under hips, behind the back, or even under the lifted leg for support.

5.     Provides grounding with the potential for playful variation: Once comfort is established, the position can shift into playful variations; add movement with the other leg, shift the angle slightly, or adjust the arm positions to bring in different sensations.

Tips for Success:

1.     Support the lifted leg: If flexibility is a concern, place a pillow or rolled towel beneath the lifted leg for gentle elevation. The penetrating partner can also cradle it with one arm for comfort and control.

2.     Use the moment to connect: This position is great for eye contact, talking, kissing, or soft laughter. Use it to build a moment, not just for sex, but for togetherness.

3.     Adjust as needed: If one angle starts to feel uncomfortable, don’t hesitate to pause and shift. The beauty of The Leg Glider is that small movements can change sensations entirely.

4.     Keep lube on hand: Especially with deeper angles or slower rhythms, friction can increase. Have lubricant within reach to reduce discomfort and increase pleasure.

5.     Set the scene: Whether you’re trying this mid-afternoon or during a warm summer night, create an environment that feels relaxed and sensual. Dim lights, soft music, and intentional touch can help both partners feel safe and present.

6.     Check in and care afterward: Even positions that feel playful can stir deep emotional energy. A few minutes of cuddling, verbal affirmation, or stillness can go a long way in reinforcing trust and connection.

The Leg Glider is an excellent example of a position that balances novelty with emotional grounding. It invites communication and mutual exploration in ways that can nourish a couple’s overall relational intimacy. If your relationship has been feeling distant or stuck in routine, this position offers a gentle nudge toward re-engagement. It’s about more than sensation; it’s about inviting each other back into playful, safe, and attuned physical connection.