According to the December 2025 report on sex preferences among women, reverse cowgirl is the least favorite position, with 31% of survey respondents disliking it. A new study by adult image and video generator Seduced AI analyzed survey results by 2,590 women across the UK and the US to find out which sex positions they actually dislike and like the most and why.

• The reverse cowgirl is the most disliked position among women, being disliked by 31% of the respondents, while 69 follows closely in second place.
• The most preferred pose among women is the missionary, with 1 in 10 women choosing it as their favorite.
• Emotional connection and eye contact often play a major role, not just physical pleasure.

“There is a big difference between what people see in porn and what actually feels good in bed,” says a spokesperson from Seduced AI. “A lot of people try to recreate it and feel like they’re doing something wrong. Trying out new kinks is always exciting, but the pleasure and comfort of all people involved should be a priority.”

Findings summed up:

Disliked Positions	Count	Liked Positions	Count
Reverse Cowgirl	663	Missionary	278
69	621	Doggy Style	233
Woman on Top	342	Receiving Oral	186

MOST DISLIKED POSITIONS

1. Reverse Cowgirl (Disliked by 31%)

Nearly one-third of surveyed women (663) rank reverse cowgirl as their least favorite position. One of the main reasons is physical discomfort, as the angle strains the knees and lower back. At the same time, many respondents disliked the lack of eye contact and emotional connection.

2. 69 (29%)

69 is a close second among the most disliked sex positions among women, with 29% mentioning it as their least favorite. In addition to great physical difficulty, women share that it divides attention between giving and receiving pleasure. Many respondents who tried it couldn’t focus on their own feelings, which resulted in frustration and a lack of sexual satisfaction.

3. Woman on Top (16%)

Positions where women are on top are the third most-cited sexual experience that brings women the least satisfaction. Many women were self-conscious about their looks in these poses and how their partner sees them from their perspective. In these positions, women also tire quickly, especially their legs, and some respondents said that it was more work than pleasure.

MOST PREFERRED POSITIONS

1. Missionary (Preferred by 10%)

Missionary remains the most preferred position among women, according to survey results. About 10% (278 respondents) like this classic position, because of face-to-face interaction and a deeper emotional connection. Many report that minor adjustments, like placing a pillow under the hips, can make this traditional position hit all the right spots for maximum pleasure.

2. Doggy Style (9%)

Doggy style ranks as the 2nd-favorite among women, with over 9% mentioning it as highly satisfying. While it doesn’t give opportunities for eye contact, women appreciate the deep penetration and the angle that stimulates sensitive spots.

3. Receiving Oral (7.2%)

Over 7.2% of women mentioned receiving oral as their most enjoyable sexual activity, bringing it to the third place. Respondents especially appreciate the focused stimulation and the opportunity to relax and enjoy themselves, rather than having to provide the pleasure required in other poses.

Expert Takeaway

“Positions that require flexibility, stamina, or specific body types shouldn’t be the standard everyone tries to match. Different bodies have different comfort zones, and that’s completely normal. When both people feel heard and comfortable enough to adjust what isn’t working, sex life and romantic life both get better. That’s the difference between performing for an imaginary audience and actually enjoying what you’re doing here and now.”