Dating in 20's but no touching?

Hi everyone, I've been scrolling through this subreddit for a very long time but have never actually felt the need to post on it until now.

I (F20) recently started dating a guy (M21) a few weeks ago. We talked for about two months before, and I have a lot of fun with him. He's really quiet, and is very thoughtful in our conversations which I really appreciate. He also comes from a great family, great friends, and enjoys a lot of the same things I do. I don't want to minimize how amazing our time has been together.

However, this has been a very slow burn. Didn't touch each other (hold hands, cuddle or kiss) until over a month into talking. I definitely got impatient, but it also made me appreciate the act a lot more when it did happen.

Now upon dating I have an issue that I never really thought would be an issue for me as a woman. When we kiss, I drop cues that I'd like it to progress (more passionate kisses, grabbing his arms, back, etc) however to no avail.

he doesn't even grab my ass when I straddle him.

Nor does he ever want to get on top of me!

I feel like I am the one initiating a lot. I appreciate him respecting boundaries and not progressing things too quick, but as things go on I can't help but feel he is not attracted to me or is asexual? Especially with guys at this age, I can't say I've ever been with someone who hasn't been pumped to get my clothes off - so this is kind of an ego kick. I am starting to feel like a horned-up gremlin who needs a fix of something.

So, I guess my question is.. ladies, have you ever been in the same boat as me with a similar guy? Guys, am I being too forward? Everyone, am I a horned up gremlin who needs to chill?