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Cowgirl Bent Over: reverse cowgirl at the edge of the bed

Cowgirl Bent Over is a reverse cowgirl at the edge of the bed. The penetrating partner half-reclines on the mattress, propped on one elbow, with legs hanging over the edge and feet on the floor. The receiving partner sits astride their pelvis facing away, towards their knees, leans their hands on the other person's thighs and stretches their legs back along the bed. The receiver sets the pace and depth of vaginal penetration, and the penetrating partner keeps one hand free on the receiver's back.

Also known as: Bent cowgirl · Reverse cowgirl at the edge of the bed

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Illustration of Cowgirl Bent Over: Reverse cowgirl at the edge of the bed: the receiver sits astride facing away, hands on their partner's thighs and legs stretched back; the penetrating partner
Anatomy and biomechanics

The penetrating partner sits on the edge of the bed and leans back onto one elbow or hand, legs hanging over the edge and feet flat on the floor. The receiving partner straddles their pelvis facing their knees, with their back to the other person's face, and rests both hands on their thighs. Instead of kneeling, the receiver stretches their legs straight back along the mattress on either side of their partner's body, so their weight is shared between the hands, the buttocks on the partner's pelvis and the thighs on the bed. The receiver moves by rocking the hips or sliding back and forth while leaning on their hands; penetration is of medium depth. The penetrating partner has little room to thrust: their free hand rests on the receiver's lower back or hip. There is no eye contact or kissing, and body contact is mostly pelvis to buttocks. The receiver's wrists and lower back work the most; the supporting elbow of the partner underneath takes some load too.

Why this position works

The receiver is in charge: they choose the rhythm, the depth and the angle by leaning forward or arching their back. Some couples enjoy the feeling of a reverse cowgirl without kneeling, and the partner underneath has a view of the receiver's back and a free hand to caress them or reach round to the clitoris. Sensations vary from person to person.

Complete Rhythm Control Medium Penis-Vagina Configuration

Variations of this position

Variation 1: the receiver's feet on the floor

Instead of stretching their legs back on the bed, the receiver brings them down and plants their feet on the floor outside their partner's.

Only the receiver's legs change: knees bent and feet flat on the floor, on either side of their partner's legs, as if sitting on the edge of a chair. The thighs take part of the weight off the wrists and the receiver can push with their feet to rise and lower. It needs a bed of a suitable height so the feet reach the floor comfortably.

  1. The penetrating partner sits on the edge of the bed, leans back on one elbow and keeps their feet on the floor.
  2. The receiver sits astride them facing away, with feet flat on the floor outside their partner's.
  3. The receiver rests their hands on their partner's thighs and moves by pushing gently with their feet.
  4. Keep the movement short so the penis does not slip out.

Variation 2: the receiver's knees on the bed

The receiver bends their legs and rests their knees on the mattress on either side of their partner's hips instead of stretching them back.

Only the receiver's legs change: knees bent on the mattress on either side of their partner's hips, shins pointing back towards the partner's head. Kneeling gives more height to rise and lower and spreads the weight between knees and hands, so the wrists work less. The thighs work more, and a soft mattress or a folded blanket under the knees helps.

  1. The penetrating partner half-reclines at the edge of the bed with their feet on the floor.
  2. The receiver straddles them facing away and kneels on the mattress on either side of their hips.
  3. The receiver rests their hands on their partner's thighs and moves with their hips, rising only a little.
  4. Stop if the receiver's knees or the partner's supporting arm get uncomfortable.

Variation 3: the receiver leans back onto the bed

The receiver moves their hands from their partner's thighs to the mattress behind them, beside the partner's body, and leans their torso back.

Only the receiver's torso and hands change: instead of leaning forward on their partner's thighs, they lean back and support themselves on the mattress on either side of the partner's waist. The angle of penetration changes and the receiver's back comes closer to the partner's chest, so the partner can hold their waist or reach round to the clitoris. Shoulders and wrists still take weight, so keep it brief if they tire.

  1. Start in the basic position, with the receiver's hands on their partner's thighs.
  2. The receiver moves their hands back one at a time and places them on the mattress beside the partner's waist.
  3. They let their torso lean back slowly and find the angle that feels best.
  4. They move with small hip movements; the partner underneath can hold their waist for support.

Variation 4: the penetrating partner lies back on the bed

The penetrating partner lets go of their elbow and lies flat on their back across the bed, keeping their legs over the edge and their feet on the floor.

Only the penetrating partner's support changes: they lie back on the mattress instead of propping themselves on an elbow, so their arm and shoulder rest completely. Their pelvis tilts slightly, which changes the angle a little, and both hands are free for the receiver's hips or back. The receiver keeps the basic position, hands on the partner's thighs and legs stretched back.

  1. Start in the basic position.
  2. The penetrating partner lowers themselves slowly from the elbow until their back is on the mattress; a pillow under the head helps.
  3. The receiver adjusts the lean of their torso to keep the angle comfortable.
  4. The penetrating partner can place both hands on the receiver's hips to accompany, not force, the movement.

✓ Tips
  • Move smoothly and avoid lifting off too high: if the penis slips out and the receiver comes down hard at an angle, it can bend and be injured.
  • Use lube if needed and a condom to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
  • The receiver's wrists take weight: rest on the heels of the hands or move them further up the partner's thighs if they tire.
  • The penetrating partner can put a pillow under their elbow or lie back fully on the bed if their arm gets tired.
  • Stop if there is pain in the wrists, the lower back or during penetration.
Interaction type
Vaginal penetration with the receiving partner on top facing away, at the edge of the bed
Active anatomy
Penis
Receptive anatomy
Vagina
Main stimulation
Vaginal penetration with the receiver on top facing away, at the edge of the bed
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people Hetero

Frequently asked questions

How is it different from a regular reverse cowgirl?

The penetrating partner is not lying flat: they half-recline at the edge of the bed with their feet on the floor, and the receiver stretches their legs back along the bed instead of kneeling.

Is it suitable for beginners?

It asks for a moderate amount of effort and balance and some wrist strength from the partner on top. It is easier for couples who already know the regular reverse cowgirl.

Who controls the movement?

Mostly the receiving partner, who is on top. The penetrating partner can guide gently with a hand on their back or hip.

Is there a risk for the penis?

In positions where the receiving partner is on top, if the penis slips out and they come down on it, it can bend. Keep movements controlled and do not lift too high.

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