Cowgirl Style

Cowgirl Style
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on June 28, 2021
Many people describe the cowgirl position as mutually satisfying, yet also empowering for the person on top. This sex position is popular among some people with vaginas , as they might find it easier to orgasm .
This position may be best known as the cowgirl position, but it can also be called the cowboy, rider, or cowperson position for people of all gender identities.
The cowgirl position requires a partner. It's generally described by experts as a position for two people, including one person with a penis and one person with a vagina . However, with the right accessories, any gender pairing could work.
The position requires the person with the penis to lie down with their legs straight, while the person receiving penetration kneels on top with their legs out to either side of the person lying down. The partners face each other.
Reverse cowgirl and horizontal cowgirl are variations of the traditional cowgirl sex position.
In the reverse cowgirl position, the person on top straddles the person with the penis while facing their feet. According to Ian Kerner, Ph.D., as quoted in Men’s Health, this should be done slowly as the angle in this position is slightly unnatural. This position gives the person lying down a view of their partner's buttocks.
According to certified sexuality educator August McLaughlin, as quoted in Shape, if the traditional cowgirl position is too deep or painful for you, try reverse cowgirl with your partner's knees propped up so that you have something to hold onto.
The horizontal cowgirl position starts with the person with the penis lying down with their legs straight while the person on top straddles them, like in a regular cowgirl position. The difference is that the person on top then slowly lowers themself until the partners are chest to chest.
The Person on Top Does All the Work
The person lying down during the cowgirl position doesn't have to play a passive role. They can help lift the hips or thighs of the person on top to support them. They can also lift their pelvis and thrust. Doing this also means that the person on top won't tire as easily.
Another way for the person on bottom to play a more active role is by having the person on top lean on their forearms, curve their belly under, and hold this position. Their partner then lifts their pelvis to thrust.
It Pleasures the Person with the Penis More
In a study, researchers found that 75% of women are unable to have an orgasm with just sexual intercourse, and 83% usually need clitorial stimulation to orgasm. The clitoris is sensitive tissue that can be stimulated when someone with a vagina is aroused.
There are a few ways to adapt the cowgirl position so that the clitoris gets more stimulation. One way is by having either person stimulate the clitoris while in this position. The person on top can also lean forward so that their clitoris rubs on their partner's pelvis.
Another way is by using sex toys like vibrators or penis rings.
Cowgirl position takes some concentration to make the experience safe and enjoyable. Partners should talk to each other about what they’re comfortable doing and watch out for potential injury risks.
Talk to Your Partner about Trying the Cowgirl Position
Sex is psychological, says certified sex coach Layla Martin in Cosmopolitan. Being on top puts the person with the vagina in a vulnerable position, so it might be intimidating for some people. It's important to communicate with your partner about trying new positions.
You could also discuss trying the different variations — traditional, reverse, or horizontal cowgirl — to see what feels most comfortable to you. The person on top might say that they feel more comfortable with reverse cowgirl as it takes away the eye-contact.
Someone who is self-conscious about their chest or stomach may also prefer reverse cowgirl since it allows them to face away from their partner, certified sexuality educator Ellie Chase says in Shape.
In the cowgirl position, there is potential for the penis to slip out and push against the partner's pelvis or buttocks, causing possible injury. There is a higher likelihood of this happening in the reverse cowgirl position.
A study in Brazil found that about half the number of people with penile fractures had sustained the injury while in the cowgirl position.
A penis has no bones, but when erect, it has two cylinders of erectile tissue that fill with blood. If an erect penis is bent forcefully, the outer lining of these cylinders can tear, making a popping or cracking sound along with swelling, bruising, discoloration, and pain.
To keep this from happening, the person with the penis can hold onto their partner's hips to help control penetration. The person on top can also focus on grinding or rocking instead of bouncing up and down.
If this position is new for you and your partner, take it slow and first and communicate to minimize the risks and maximize your enjoyment.
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Cosmopolitan: "Here’s How to Master Reverse Cowgirl."
Marie Claire: "What to Do If Cowgirl Position Isn't Working for You."
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Men’s Health: "How to Make Reverse Cowgirl Even Hotter."
Shape: "How to Nail the Cowgirl Sex Position (and a Few Variations to Try)".
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Women's Health: "10 Hot-As-Hell Sex Positions For Short Women And Tall Men."
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This article was medically reviewed by Sara Rosen , LMSW, MEd, a certified sex therapist at the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy.

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If you have a vulva, then the cowgirl is a great sex position for exploring your own pleasure.
"The cowgirl is often a favorite among women because it allows women to have more control within the sexual experience, allowing her to be freer in her movements," says Rachel Smith, LMFT , couples and sex therapist in private practice.
Note: You can also call it cowboy or just "rider," depending on how you identify your gender.
Here's how to get into the cowgirl position, and some variations on cowgirl that can spice things up.
To do the traditional cowgirl position:
When you're in the riding position on top, you can choose the pace, depth, and angle of penetration, which can help you find what feels best for you, Smith says.
"This position also allows for greater friction and rubbing of the clitoris, which is the main pleasure center," says Smith.
Stimulating your clitoris can make you more likely to have an orgasm — in a 2015 survey , 37% of women said they're only able to orgasm during sex if their clitoris is stimulated.
If you're already a pro at regular cowgirl, here are three variations you can explore with a partner.
During reverse cowgirl, your partner's penis or sex toy will penetrate you at a different angle, "allowing for a different form of play and exploration," Smith says. Just like the traditional cowgirl position, you have complete control over how you move.
Leaning slightly backward will give you extra room to stimulate your own clitoris, Smith says. You can do this using your hands or an external sex toy like a vibrator.
In this position, you can still brace with your knees and control the movement, and because of the angle of penetration, you may be able to better stimulate your G-spot .
The G-spot has more nerve endings than other areas of your vagina, which may help you climax more easily during penetrative intercourse.
This position can also be more intimate than some of the other cowgirl variations, as you can make close eye contact and kiss your partner.
Because your bodies are so close together, you may be able to rub your clitoris against their pelvis.
This position also gives your partner a chance to use their mouth to stimulate your nipples, neck, and anything else within reach.
Depending on the variation you're trying, cowgirl is a great sex position to stimulate your clitoris, G-spot, nipples, and more.
You also get to make choices about how fast or deep you want to be penetrated, which may make it easier to orgasm.
" The cowgirl positions put women in control of their own pleasure and also helps to add some variety and spice to any sexual experience," Smith says.

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