What is the spooner position?

Answer 1

When two people each lie on their sides, both facing the same way, the position is called 'spooning'. The term derives from the similarity to lining up spoons (eating utensil) with the bowl of one spoon nestled into the bowl of the next spoon. Typically the man is behind the woman on his side, with his upper arm draped over the woman who is on her side, facing away. The person behind can keep his legs on the bed, or drape one leg over the legs of a partner. Some couples entwine their legs. Each couple chooses what is most comfortable for them to do.

Dictionaries now list spooning as an "old fashioned term" and it typically referred to a man and a woman who laid in this position. The position was not meant as a sexual position, but a position used for cuddling. For example, many couples "spoon" to go to sleep and there's no sexual touching or expectation of having sex. Spooning, for those who prefer this sleep position, is reassuring and protective as well as giving added warmth during the winter. Sometimes, spooning is used after already having had sex, because the closeness conveys love, protectiveness, and caring.

The position works best for two people who are close in height, but anyone can do it. Obviously, spooning is typically done only when a couple knows each other well to feel comfortable being so close to someone else's body when going to sleep.