Reverse Cowgirl: A Complete Guide

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Reverse Cowgirl is among the most recognizable sex positions around. It's ideal for women who enjoy being on top of their man but don't want to spend the whole time gazing into his eyes — though plenty of positions like that exist in our ultimate guide to sex positions.

Setting up Reverse Cowgirl is simple and thankfully doesn't call for much flexibility. Your man starts by lying on his back. You then kneel over his lap, one knee on either side of him, facing away from him toward his feet. Lower yourself down onto him from there.

From here, you can grind on him slowly or start bouncing up and down. Reverse Cowgirl actually shares a lot in common with the Acrobat sex position. Swap roles with your man, and you get the Reverse Cowboy.

Her Role In The Reverse Cowgirl Position

One major perk of Reverse Cowgirl is that it suits women who feel shy or anxious being on top, since you don't have to face your man while doing it — that removes a lot of the "performance pressure" some women feel in top positions.

Once you're settled on top, try a few things: lean forward or backward (bracing yourself with a hand) to change the entry angle. You can also choose between grinding on him, bouncing, or a mix of both.

His Role In The Reverse Cowgirl Position

Your man can take either an active or passive role during Reverse Cowgirl. He might just lie back and let you do all the work, or get more hands-on.

If he wants to participate more, he can grind back up against you as you grind on him, or thrust up and down. If you like, lean back toward him so he can support you with his arms.

More Tips For Reverse Cowgirl

Plenty of women have tried regular Cowgirl with their man, though far fewer have attempted Reverse Cowgirl. For a more enjoyable experience with this variation, here are some tips:

• Swap roles by trying Reverse Cowboy, where your man is on top, straddling you and bending his penis downward to enter you. Just make sure he has enough penile flexibility!
• Try it in front of a mirror. The great thing about doing Reverse Cowgirl in front of a mirror is that you get a full view of everything while your man stays hidden from sight. It's one way to boost your confidence!
• Try Reverse Asian Cowgirl — simply a blend of Reverse Cowgirl and Asian Cowgirl.
• Reverse Cowgirl works well for anal sex in addition to regular vaginal sex.

Similar Positions

Betty Rocker

Betty Rocker – Lean down low over his knees.

Acrobat

Acrobat – Lean back against his chest in this variation.

Side Saddle

Side Saddle – Crouch between his knees while he's at the end of the bed.

Thigh Tide

Thigh Tide – Have him raise his thigh so you can grind against it for clitoral stimulation. More on that in this post.

Bow & Arrow

Bow & Arrow – This one can feel a bit awkward to get into and hold comfortably. The payoff is a lot of clitoral stimulation for the receiving partner.

Don't skip the rest of the girl-on-top positions in our guide.

Sean's Thoughts On The Reverse Cowgirl Sex Position

I'm a genuine fan of Reverse Cowgirl. It's also one of the easiest and best sex positions for overweight people. It's a simple, comfortable spin on regular Cowgirl. If being on top makes you feel awkward or nervous, give Reverse Cowgirl a shot — you won't have to worry about eye contact with him.

February 18, 2021