Crossing your legs is such a common gesture that we hardly pay attention to it anymore. Yet, behind this seemingly banal reflex lie social codes, gender norms, and health impacts. A learned reflex, ...

There are a lot of scary medical rumors floating around about why crossing your legs is a definite don't. But is there any actual science behind the idea that sitting with your legs crossed can be bad ...

Maybe it's time to pick a new seating position. Here's what can go wrong from crossing your legs. Getty Images You might want to pick a new posture while seated. Crossing your legs might lead to some ...

When a woman crosses her legs, it’s more than just a habit – it’s a quiet expression of confidence, comfort, and social awareness. Rooted in psychology and shaped by generations of cultural influence, ...

(The Conversation) – Are you sitting comfortably? Just pause for a moment and without adjusting, notice your posture. What are your legs doing? Are they crossed? And are you a right or left crosser?

If The Princess Diaries is to be taken seriously, a proper lady never crosses her legs at the knee. But other than trying to uphold as regal a posture as possible, there are a lot of scary medical ...

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Crossing your legs while you're sitting is a comfortable position for many of us, but you may have heard that crossing your legs isn't the healthiest position for your body. And I hate to be the ...

Should you avoid sitting on a chair with your legs crossed? How do you like to sit on a chair? Many people prefer to cross one leg over the other. In the 1980s, British comedian Kenny Everett even ...