What Is the Eiffel Tower Sex Position?

Medically Reviewed by Shruthi N, MD on July 16, 2026

It’s a sex position that involves three or more people in a formation that looks like the Eiffel Tower.

 

Have a conversation with your partners beforehand. Once all parties confirm they’re willing, you can plan how to set up the Eiffel Tower.

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One person gets on all fours and forms the “base” of the tower. That person performs oral sex on the partner standing in front while being penetrated by the other partner from behind. Then the outside partners high-five or touch hands above the base partner.

Variations of the Eiffel Tower

Flipped Eiffel Tower

This variation has the same structure as the Eiffel Tower, but instead of the base partner being on all fours, they flip over and lie on their back.

Lying down Eiffel Tower

This variation has the same structure as the traditional Eiffel Tower, but instead of the two outside partners standing or kneeling, they both lie down facing the same side, while the base partner also rolls onto their side.

Double-stack Eiffel Tower

This involves bringing in a fourth partner to help form the base of the tower. They can face the same direction as the original base partner, lie head-to-toe and perform a 69 sex position, or be flipped over and lie back-to-back on top of the original base partner. The outside partners now have four different hole variations to choose from for penetration.

While both positions have the same general formation, the difference is that in the Eiffel Tower position, partners on either end of the base partner touch or hold hands, forming a triangle. In the spit roast position, the outside partners keep their hands to themselves or touch the base partner on their respective ends.

It has to be male-female-male.

The Eiffel Tower can be done with any combination of partners and can include vaginal or anal sex, a dildo, or a strap-on.

It has to involve only three people.

This position can involve more than three people. There can be two people at the same time at the base.

Practice safe sex

Since the Eiffel Tower involves more than two people, make sure that everyone is practicing safe sex. Use condoms and take other measures to protect you and your partners from possible injuries and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Talk to your partner

When involving an additional person to have sex with you and your partner, you need to make sure that everyone is comfortable and consents to group sex. You should also be prepared to deal with difficult or jealous feelings afterward.

Whenever engaging in group sex, it is important to keep communication open and honest so that each partner can share how they are feeling. This helps ensure that everyone involved is safe, healthy, and happy.

Safe sex is always important. But there are other possible risks too, such as neck and back strain and physical exhaustion. Make sure your environment is clean and use condoms to help prevent infections.

The Eiffel Tower sex position involves three or more people who position themselves into a formation that resembles the Eiffel Tower. All participants must be willing and comfortable, and the safe sex protocol must be followed. Also, precautions should be taken to avoid neck and back injuries and physical exhaustion.

Does the “high-five” hand-clasp have to be maintained the entire time? 

No. It’s entirely up to the participants and what feels comfortable for them.

How can the middle partner prevent wrist and knee pain on all fours?

Use pillows and props such as rolled towels for cushioning. Also, the receiving partner should keep their hips level and spine straight.

How to decide safe sex steps with multiple partners simultaneously?

Communication is key. Have conversations to decide if condoms or other barriers will be used, how often partners will be tested, and how you’ll handle reporting any test results.

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