Spreadeagle (position)

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Woman bound spread-eagle to Saint Andrew's Cross.

The spreadeagle or spread-eagle is the position in which a person has arms outstretched and legs apart, figuratively resembling an eagle with wings spread.

[edit] In law enforcement

It can refer to a technique used by law enforcement as a way to safely search a person prior to binding them into custody, or in convict handling. The person may be made to lie spread-eagle on the ground, stand spread-eagle against a wall, or lean spread-eagle over an object such as the hood of a vehicle.

[edit] In human sexual behavior

It can refer to the sex position in which one partner is supine or (less commonly) prone in a spreadeagle. It is a classic ingredient in sexual roleplay, especially roleplay involving spanking and/or a uniformed top. It can also refer to a bondage position in which the person's wrists and ankles are tied to the four corner-posts of a bed.

Being relatively simple, a spreadeagle tie can be improvised using household items and little experience. Improvising further, additional household items can be used, such as a common padlock for use as a ball lock, which will add surprise to a male subject.

In an upright spreadeagle, the person's wrists and ankles are instead bound to anchoring points on a wall or restraining equipment like a Saint Andrew's Cross. This position is favored for some BDSM games, because it leaves the person open for various activities such as impact play.

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List of sex positions

Genital sex positions

Penetrating partner on top with front entry: Missionary · Side entry missionary · Legs up missionary · Butterfly · Coital alignment technique · The stopperage

With rear entry: Doggy style · Leapfrog · Spoons

Receiving partner on top: Woman on top (cowgirl) · Reverse cowgirl

Standing: Stand and carry · Standing

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