Reverse Cowgirl Position is a variation of the woman on top position, in which the women faces away from her partner during penetration. The women lies with her legs face down on either side of her partner and can move up and down allowing her to have greater control during intercourse. The position can be chosen for numerous reasons, including preference of the female, and her partner who can get a different viewing angle of the female.

The female may choose this position as it allows her to choose how deep penetration occurs and at what speed. Furthermore the female can maneuver to stimulate certain areas to reach climax. The position may also allow for increased G-spot stimulation as a result from the female’s control over intercourse.

As the female can choose how gradual the penetration happens, this may be an ideal position for her to receive anal intercourse. Due to the sensitivity of the anus, the female may be better situated to enjoy anal intercourse without any pain from penetration before the sphincter muscles have had adequate time to relax.

The role can be achieved by two women with the use of a strap-on device, and can mount her partner and have more control as to where the vibrator or dildo is situated inside the vagina. The strap-on will also have a minimized chance of slipping off the harness wearer due to them lying flat.

In adult videos, the position is frequently chosen as the female star can be shown from a frontal position with the male star minimally in the scene with just his genitals in focus.