Reverse Cowgirl position Linked too Higher Risk โขof Sexual Injury,Experts Warn
jakarta,Indonesia – The “reverse cowgirl” sexualโ position,while popular,carries a considerably higher risk of injury compared โคto โother commonly practiced โฃpositions,according to sexual health experts.โฃ A recent examination of the position’s mechanics reveals potential for penile fracture โฃand discomfort, prompting calls for increased interaction and caution during intercourse.
The reverse cowgirl position involves the woman sitting atop the man while facing awayโข from him. While offering a sense of controlโ for the woman โand potentially increased stimulation, its mechanics place the man in a vulnerable position. The position’s โback-to-back nature limits physical contact and eye contact,and the woman’s greater range of motion can leadโ to uncontrolled movements and potential trauma. A โ2017 study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research โข found that doggy style โaccounted for 41 percent of fractures,โฃ but highlighted that even seemingly safe positions like missionary were responsible for 26โ percent of injuries.
Understanding the Risks
The primary concern withโค the reverse cowgirl position is the potential for penile fracture, a rare but serious injury occurring when the tunica albuginea – the fibrous sheath surrounding the erectile tissues – tears during โคpenetration. This can happen โwhen the penis is forcefully bent against the pubic bone. Otherโ disadvantages โinclude difficulty controlling โthe depth of penetration, increasing the riskโค of the penis slipping out, and โitsโฃ unsuitability for those attempting to conceiveโข or for pregnant women. A man’s limited movement withinโค the position may also diminish sexualโ desire.
Mitigating Potential Harm
Despite the risks, couples who wish โขto โexploreโค the reverse โคcowgirl position canโค take precautions. Experts emphasize the importance โฃof open communication to ensure synchronized movements and avoidโ sudden or forcefulโค actions. Controlling โspeed and penetration angle is crucial, as is โคthe generous use of lubricant to reduce friction. Shoudl a “crack” sound be heardโ accompanied by pain, immediate cessation of activity and medical consultation are advised.
Variations and โAlternatives
Several variations of the reverse cowgirl position exist, including the “leaned-backโ reverseโ cowgirl,” where the woman leansโ fully backwards againstโฃ her partner’s chest, and โthe “sideways straddle,”โ which involves the woman โstraddling one of โฃthe man’s bent legs. However, โฃall variations require mindful execution and a focus on safety.
