Spooning
Spooning
Spooning (/spuːnɪŋ/) is a term used in medicine and psychology to describe a type of physical contact between two people, where both individuals face the same direction and one person's back is against the other's chest. This position is often associated with comfort, relaxation, and emotional intimacy.
Etymology
The term "spooning" is derived from the shape that two spoons create when they are placed back to back, resembling the position that two people take when they engage in this form of physical contact. The term has been in use since the 19th century.
Related Terms
- Cuddling: A form of physical intimacy that involves close contact with another person, often while lying down. Spooning is a specific type of cuddling.
- Hugging: Another form of physical intimacy that involves close contact. Unlike spooning, hugging can be done while standing up.
- Physical intimacy: A broad term that encompasses all forms of close physical contact, including spooning, cuddling, hugging, and more.
- Nonverbal communication: Spooning is a form of nonverbal communication that can convey comfort, affection, and emotional intimacy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spooning
- Wikipedia's article - Spooning
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