(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?

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, ...

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, ...

This week I’m examining whether sitting cross-legged has negative effects on your body. Also in this issue: how to get the most out of your gas tank, and our response to a reader’s question about how ...

Are you a cross-legged sitter? I am, as are 81 percent of participants we asked in an Instagram poll. My preferred sitting pose is having one leg crossed over the knee or sometimes crossing my legs at ...