Cowgirl is a position where the rider is able to have a lot of control. The rider can line things up in the way that feels best for them, which for some can turn an otherwise poor experience into something great.

I think the view is easily one of the best. People have more interesting fronts than backs.

A lot of your critique here is related to fitness issues. Intercourse is a strenuous activity, and if you want to get the most out of it, I highly recommend working out to improve your cardio - If you're not familiar with it, look into zone 2 heart rate training. It's a lot less intensive than what most people think of cardio, but gives fantastic results.

Well sometimes it's nice to be the one that gets used but still not be the receptive party ya know. Cowgirl let's the receptive party be in charge, take the leading role. I think you (and society at large) make the mistake of conflating receptive with submissive, cowgirl is popular because it reverses the roles. It lets the receptive party lead. Not saying that the penetrating/submissive party should starfish it, but it's nice to give up control which you seem to know all about 😉

You know, I upvoted because the title opinion is unpopular overall.

But I get the impression that this isn't so much an opinion as it is a statement of personal preference, which really isn't the same thing.

That's the thing though, we all like what we like. There's no real opinion involved in it. Either you dig a gentle screw against a wall, or you don't. You sploosh to being pinned against said wall and being used like a fleshlight, or you don't. There's zero objectiveness to position ratings, so cowgirl can't be over rated. It's just well loved by a lot of people, and you happen to not be one of them.

So, with that in mind, allow me to give you what I've picked up over my 30+ years of sex and talking about sex, regarding cowgirl.

On a purely physical level, the benefits are numerous for a woman. If said woman has a clitoris, even more benefits, even if something happened to remove or otherwise interfere with the external part of the clitoris, though that is one of the major benefits for women on average

See, the clit is the powerhouse of the cell genitals. Highest nerve density and sensitivity. That extends inwards, spreading around the vaginal canal. Where it splits is where the gspot is.

So, guess what cowgirl does for the clit. It allows the woman to completely control the speed, force, angle, and pressure if clitoral contact with the partner's mons pubis. The woman now has total freedom to maximize her pleasure, and likely while also giving plenty.

Then, the angle of entry and the ability to control the thrust means that that woman is now free to choose what depth she prefers, and exactly what portions of the vagina are most stimulates, be it the walls, the gspot (though reverse cowgirl can be better for that), the fornices, the cervix, or all of the above in some really rocking maneuvers.

Then, there's the freedom of access for hands to also stimulate her body. Breasts, neck, belly, there's a lot of territory that's way harder or impossible to get did when you're FDAU. It's also hard in missionary, though seated in a chair works quite well.

As long as both parties are well matched, that can even extend to oral stimulation of most of those places.

So, obviously, a lot of women are going to like it. Even very submissive women can be dominated in that position, assuming their partner has some experience and skill at mental domination without the need for physical controls. Imagine being used like a sex toy by having your breasts pulled, twisted, and otherwise manipulated, and even a very submissive masochist can have fun. Remember, our biggest erogenous zone is our brain. Tapping into that is what matters.

Which is why it's just fine that cowgirl isn't your thing. You respond to a range of physical control that pairs best when taken out of your visual perspective. Ain't no shame in that game.

Also, you seem to have the concept that cowgirl is bouncing up and down like and idiot. It can be. But it doesn't have to be. There's all sorts of controlled technique available. Slow grinds, circles, clenches, less pogotastic bouncing; all of which can be modified with a different angle that means fun for all the boys, girls, and others.

And, visually? Boobs. Bouncing or grinding, them tiddies is right there, dancing and schwiggling and undulating. Tiny tatas, or giant bazongas, they all dance wonderfully, and no position does them as much justice as cowgirl. That kind of view is amazing.

Besides that, there's the face. Sweaty or focused, watching a woman as she comes all over your cock? That's gold right there. And much harder to do when you're the one thrusting.

So, as nice as an ass is to slap, tickle, and watch ripple (or clap), there's more options to see in cowgirl.

I promise you, cowgirl can work for everyone. Doesn't even have to be cowgirl. Cowboys get a lot of the same benefits. From what I've been told, standard cowgirl position gives perfect prostate stimulation, though some leaning may be necessary.

Again though, you like what you like, and good for you. But, uh, overrated? Hell to the no.

Think about all you said about how exhausting and tiring it is to be the one to move. Now put yourself in your bf’s position. The guy is probably just asking to be able to chill for a bit and enjoy being ridden while having a great view and your chest in reach, and you don’t even want to give him that.

Sorry but assuming that your partner should be grateful that you’re laying face down ass up and giving him a great view when that’s barely any effort (because he does all the thrusting) is a bit selfish. A couple of minutes of being on top won’t hurt if you actually try to improve your cardio/conditioning.

Upvoted for terrible opinion.

Cowgirl has:

The best views

Freedom to put hands anywhere

Control- for both

Best option to add a third

Let me clear this one up immediately. It’s because you can suck on tiddies while fucking.

Cowgirl is nice when I want to use my hands. It's a great position when I want my partner to fuck me while my hands grab her breasts or ass. Granted that can be done in doggy or from behind but it's a different angle.

A way to help your knees might be for you to position yourself so you're more bent over and then your boyfriend can thrust into you. That might help your knees and thighs.

I too enjoy a good doggy, ass up position and for the "being used" feeling, it's very nice especially when coupled with some rope or cuffs.

The point is to have fun. If it works for a minute or two to be on top, go for it. My partner really enjoys being on top while I enjoy fucking her while standing up or from behind. We have fun exploring different combinations.

This discussion is funny.

Sex isn't objective, there's no "correct way".

So there's different forms of cowgirl.

You can do the on where you're on your feet and you bounce. You can also sit on your knees/legs and bounce that way, much less athletic.

Reverse cowgirl is the one that drives me crazy tho. It's basically the same thing as doggy style, where you aren't facing each other, and depending on if you bounce on your feet or knees/legs, you can get the same range of motion as doggy style. But reverse cowgirl also gives the woman control, which some women and men (and non-binary pals) like. Obviously you sound super submissive so that's not a position you'd enjoy.

But I think as with most forms of cowgirl, women aren't necessarily doing that position because they want to use the full length of someone's dick. There's more of an opportunity to grind while there's a dick inside you. Can be a different sensation for some than just pumping, which for some can mean sex becomes actually enjoyable rather than being slightly/modestly uncomfortable.

I think your opinion would change if you'd get in shape and train your legs a bit

You and I have very similar preferences. Big rough/struggle/CNC/painal fan. Riding it doesn't provide that, generally. So if I'm bottoming, it's not at all what I want.

However, when I top, I really like it when they ride it. I tend not to top often, and thus I finish a bit quicker than I'd like. Being ridden, I generally last much longer, just about as long as I, or they, want me to. That's nice.

Cowgirl actually gives the one lying down a lot of shared control if done right.

I prefer it because I can lift her up and down easier, utilizing gravity instead of needing to pull as much forward/back, hard thrusts bounces her back into place, etc, it makes a nice rhythm. I control everything, she doesn't really need to do any "jumping", it's me who's out of breath in the end, and I can still grab as much ass as I want.

I don't usually do anal, but the few times she has asked for it, cowgirl was also the ideal position at least for us. Everyone's unique, but I'm sure you could experiment more to find your ideal compatible position.

That's always strange with girls I meet. They say they are into such stuff, like you've described: common heterosexual Dom game. But after therapy or simply growing up this changes after they understand that their pleasure is not something shameful or whatever

Popular fat chick opinion lol