It’s been half a year since Beyoncé dropped Cowboy Carter. And if you’re like me, you’re still listening to it pretty much every single day. I mean, the transition from “II HANDS II HEAVEN” to “TYRANT” still makes me want to toss on a cowboy hat and “yeehaw.” And yet, despite even getting someone like me who confidently says “I like almost every music genre except country” to not only tolerate but to thoroughly enjoy a “country” album, Beyoncé has yet again been snubbed at a music award — and this time it was the Country Music Awards.
Even though Beyoncé makes it apparent in her album (and recent GQ cover story) that she doesn’t like to put herself in the box of a genre when it comes to her music, this was a very country-leaning album. She featured some of the most talented voices in country, created country bops like “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and uh, hello, named the album Cowboy Carter. If that’s not country AF, I don’t know what is.
Since we aren’t in charge of the CMAs, we can still honor Queen Bey’s country album in the best kind of way. And no, I don’t mean just by throwing on a spurs and a cowboy hat and calling it a day. I mean, we can honor Beyoncé through sexual empowerment. Beyoncé, being the sex symbol that she is, would want you to have sex in her honor. And to truly celebrate Cowboy Carter and all its country glory, you’ll want to do it cowgirl style.
It’s true that “cowgirl” itself is just one specific sex position, but there are a ton of different variations. Anything where you’re on top and riding your partner basically counts as cowgirl, and trust me when I say there are endless ways to ride. So stretch those legs and get ready to put in work. Here are all the different types of cowgirl positions you can try to ride (it) into the sunset. Yeehaw, betches.
Classic Cowgirl
You’re not new to this, you’re true to this. Have your partner lie on their back (either with their legs straight or their knees bent) and get on top facing them. Plant your knees to the side of their chest. Then, get to riding.
Reverse Cowgirl
Reverse cowgirl is basically the same position as cowgirl, just in reverse (it’s pretty aptly named). You can grab onto your partner’s thighs, and if you’re really flexible (and in a freaky mood), you can even get some toe-licking action going.
Saddle
If you’re in a particularly athletic mood, grab a yoga ball (or a couch will do if you don’t have one available) and get to riding. If you’re using a yoga ball, have your partner place their back on the ball with their legs bent in front of them, kind of like they’re a table. If you’re on a couch, it’s the same concept: back on the sofa and legs bent in front of them. Then, sit on top of them with your legs swung over onto both sides, kind of like you’re riding a horse (hence the name, duh!). Then, both you and your partner can put in work to make you bounce up and down on them.
Air Ride
This is basically the saddle position, but without using a couch or a yoga ball. Have your partner lay on their back and then lift themselves up by the arms and legs — just like they’re imitating a table or a bridge. Your partner might be a little uncomfortable staying in this position, but hey, you’re the one putting in the work, so they can deal. Then, hop on top and get to bouncing.
Side Straddle
The key to this position is making sure your partner’s knee is bent so that you can use it to help yourself ride and grind against their thigh (a win-win, in my opinion). Have them lay on their back and sit on top of them so you’re straddling their bent leg.
Side Saddle
Channel your inner princess of Genovia by trying the side saddle (and yes, this is different from the above side straddle). Instead of having your partner’s knee bent, you will just have them lay down on their back with their legs out straight in front of them. Make sure they’re either parallel to the edge of the bed or lying out on a couch. Then, all you have to do is plop yourself down and sit on them so that you’re perpendicular (see, math can be useful in adulthood). You want your legs hanging down the side of the bed or the couch.
Squatting Cowgirl
In the basic cowgirl position, you ride your partner with your knees tucked next to them. In the squatting cowgirl position, you’ll have to channel your inner Meg Thee Stallion and put those quads to work. Your partner is still lying flat on their back, but you’ll be on your feet, squatting over them. Then, just twerk. Let’s aim to last longer than 30 seconds, okay?
Hot Seat
This position helps you channel your inner cowgirl without thinking too hard about it. All you have to do is have your partner sit in a chair or at the edge of the bed and then just sit in their lap facing away from them, like you’re sitting on a chair. You can hold onto their thighs beneath you to help raise and lower yourself, or you guys can really simulate a horse ride by having your partner bounce their thighs underneath you.
Lotus
Who says cowgirls can’t be intimate? Your partner should sit up with their legs in front of them or slightly in a criss-cross-apple-sauce position. Then, you can climb on top and sit on their lap to face each other. You’re still controlling the speed of things, but you might want to ride it slowly in this position.
Bent Cowgirl
You probably can’t actually ride a horse in this position, but who cares? We’re focusing on getting fucked. Your partner should sit on a bed with their legs hanging off the edge. But instead of sitting straight up, they should be sitting back so they’re using their arms to keep them up. You want to then lower yourself onto them so that you’re facing their legs. Don’t just tuck your knees or squat, though. For the bent cowgirl, you will want to prop your torso up with your arms on your partner’s knees and let your legs fall around both sides of them. So basically, you want to lift yourself up princess-Ariel style so that your partner’s face and your butt are staring at each other.
Rocket
I mean, what better way to honor Queen Bey than to do it in a position that has the same name as one of her songs? Have your partner lay down on their back along the length of a couch or so that they’re parallel to the edge of the bed. Then, face them and get on top, with one foot on top of the couch or bed and the other mounted on the ground for support. Then, either reaching back and holding their thighs or reaching forward and grabbing their chest, move yourself up and down on your partner.
