Spooning is a form of affection between a couple in a cuddling position that provides intimacy and comfort. The position allows the partners to fit into each other like spoons where the man lays front to back with the girl.
Spooning is said to be the perfect way to stay close to the partners. This article gives the different techniques to adopt and the different positions to avoid while spooning
Mastering the spooning techniques
- Establish the size of the spoon-The big spoon fits into the little spoon easily.
- The big spoon can be easily figured out by the action that whoever hugs the other partner while cuddling is the big spoon. These roles are changeable and often big spoons will like to be the little spoon.
- The Big Spoon will be the dominant partner which is the taller or more masculine partner.
- The little spoon refers to the smaller partner i.e. the feminine partner.
- The Classic Spoon is the position in which the big spoon lies on his or her side, and the little spoon puts his or her back to the stomach of the big spoon.The big spoon’s top arm should be wrapped around the waist of the little spoon but there can be variation
- Ball and spoon technique- is a position where the big spoon lies on the side, and the little spoon puts the back to the stomach of the big spoon while also lying on his or her side
- The Big Spoon and Baby Spoon position is when the big spoon lies on his or her side, and the little spoon curls into a fetal position facing the stomach of the big spoon. The big spoon hugs the Baby Spoon with both arms.
- Spoons in a Drawer are a move where the big spoon lies on the back. The little spoon then lies on top of the big spoon’s stomach, face down.
- The Spark is similar to “Classic Spoon,” and both the spoons’ legs interlock with each other with one leg on the mattress and the other leg on the top of the partner’s leg.
- Upside-Down Y is a position where both the spoons press their backs against each other. This position allows more personal space and fresh air along with giving warmth to the partners.
- To do this manoeuvre properly, both the little and the big spoon should press their backs to each other’s. This will allow for more personal space (and fresh air) while still providing the “warmth” of your partner.
- Mix up- It is a positon where the roles of big spoon and small spoon keep changing in spite of the different physical structure.
Avoiding awkwardness
Right arm replacement is a crucial part by the big spoon in creating a lasting comfortablespooning position. Wrong placement of the arm may give problem to the arm.
1.Arm positions to avoid
- The T-Rex Arm is the bent at the elbow position where there is no space to move.This position happens when the couple is spooning on their sides and the big spoon’s bottom arm is caught behind the back of the little spoon.
- Army Arm happens when the couple is spooning on their sides and the big spoon’s bottom arm is forced to remain straight at the side. This often creates a barrier between the big spoon’s front and the little spoon’s back.It is an uncomfortable position that also decreases intimacy.
- Super Hero Arm is the position when the partners are spooning on their sides and the big spoon’s bottom arm is forced to extend straight-up. Intimacy can be increased by putting the arm under the neck of the little spoon. This is a very uncomfortable position.
- Hugging Arm happens when the couple is spooning on their sides and the big spoon’s bottom arm is wrapped around the waist of the little spoon. It is one of the worst positions.
- Cuddling position has to be left in a diplomatic manner without hurting the partner. This action of leaving the cuddling position is sure to break or end intimacy immediately.
2. Ways to stop cuddling gracefully
- Fake it – This can be done by using fake yawns or grunts to show that one is sleepy. Leaving cuddling at this stroke will not hurt the partner’s feelings
- Swiftly roll out.One should roll out close by to a bed and sleep with all limbs close to the body.
- A limb block. The aim is roll out of the position with as little effort as possible. All movements of the limbs to remove must be done slowly without making the partner aware of the withdrawal. This should be a slow, single and methodical movement with eyes closed.
- Create an uncomfortable situation for the partner that forces her to move that limb.
- Position where the roles of big spoon and small spoon keep changing in spite of the different physical structure.
3. Avoiding awkwardness
- Right arm replacement is a crucial part by the big spoon in creating a lasting comfortablespooning position. Wrong placement of the arm may give problem to the arm.
4. Arm positions to avoid
- The T-Rex Arm is the bent at the elbow position where there is no space to move.This position happens when the couple is spooning on their sides and the big spoon’s bottom arm is caught behind the back of the little spoon.
- Army Arm happens when the couple is spooning on their sides and the big spoon’s bottom arm is forced to remain straight at the side. This often creates a barrier between the big spoon’s front and the little spoon’s back.It is an uncomfortable position that also decreases intimacy.
- Super Hero Arm is the position when the partners are spooning on their sides and the big spoon’s bottom arm is forced to extend straight-up. Intimacy can be increased by putting the arm under the neck of the little spoon. This is a very uncomfortable position.
- Hugging Arm happens when the couple is spooning on their sides and the big spoon’s bottom arm is wrapped around the waist of the little spoon. It is one of the worst positions.
- Cuddling position has to be left in a diplomatic manner without hurting the partner. This action of leaving the cuddling position is sure to break or end intimacy immediately.
5. Ways to stop cuddling gracefully
- Fake it – This can be done by using fake yawns or grunts to show that one is sleepy. Leaving cuddling at this stroke will not hurt the partner’s feelings
- Swiftly roll out.One should roll out close by to a bed and sleep with all limbs close to the body.
- A limb block. The aim is roll out of the position with as little effort as possible.
- All movements of the limbs to remove must be done slowly without making the partner aware of the withdrawal. This should be a slow, single and methodical movement with eyes closed.
- Create an uncomfortable situation for the partner that forces her to move that limb.
