Sitting. Sitting with slightly open legs is a relaxed position, showing the person is comfortable. One or both legs may be flopped down sideways as far as they can go. Sitting allows a wider opening of the legs and can thus be even more of a sexual 'crotch display'.
open (one's) legs
vulgar To have or be receptive to having sex with someone. Most often said of a woman. My mother told me not to be opening my legs or I wouldn't find a husband, but I think she's terribly old-fashioned. As long as they use protection, it shouldn't matter how often anyone opens their legs.
Sitting more expansively may also signal dominance and sexual attractiveness for males. Tanya Vacharkulksemsuk, a UC Berkeley post-doctorate researcher recently published studies that found spreading out legs and arms is more sexually attractive when males do it.
“Slow, purposeful crossing and uncrossing of the legs is a game of peek-a-boo and classic courtship technique used to draw attention to her legs and signal interest.”
Legs: If his legs are splayed out, he's confident and trying to claim his territory. If they are crossed, notice which leg is on top: a leading leg pointing toward you means he's trying to get closer, but legs crossed the other way are a subconscious play for space.
You might see him tugging on his buttons, straightening his tie, or adjusting his sleeve cuffs. These kinds of behaviors are subtle signs that he wants to look his best in front of you. In addition to tilting his body in your direction, a man attracted to you may begin to mirror your movements subconsciously.
Comfort: We tend to cross our legs when we feel comfortable, confident, and relaxed. For some people this is a naturally comfortable posture, and women who wear short skirts will often cross their legs. Others will cross to shift their weight if their legs are feeling tired.
This is the reason why this posture is considered to be defensive in nature. Hence, such a gesture shows that the person is not confident of oneself, or in other words, lacks self-confidence. For women, it shows that she wants to stay in the conversation but access to her is denied.
As you've seen, looking down is the hallmark of nervous behavior. It signals avoidance, defensiveness, and submissiveness. Women can get away with looking down because it makes them look attractive, but not men.
womanspreading (uncountable) (informal, derogatory) The practice of women taking up extra space on public transport, for example by sitting with splayed legs or bringing large garments or bags.
man·spread·ing ˈman-ˌspre-diŋ : the act or practice by a man of sitting with the legs spread wide apart (as in a public seating area) in a way that intrudes on the space of others.
To calm themselves down
Rubbing certain parts of your body (see: stomach, balls, junk in your trunk) in a non-sexual way releases oxytocin, a calming hormone which reduces nerves. So if a guy sticks his hands down his pants in front of you in the club?
[ strad-l ] show ipa. See synonyms for: straddlestraddling on Thesaurus.com. verb (used without object),strad·dled, strad·dling. to walk, stand, or sit with the legs wide apart; stand or sit astride. to stand wide apart, as the legs.
Depending on the context, sitting cross-legged can mean a person is either relaxed or defensive. Body language experts note that if you see someone sitting this way in a meeting, it may indicate they have emotionally withdrawn from the conversation.
Studies have shown that men prefer women with longer-than-average legs and a higher leg-length-to-body ratio. Men's interest in women's legs may explain the preference for tall fashion models. Admiring a woman's legs might have mostly to do with innate attraction to the sensual, rather than the more explicitly sexual.
Stress or insecurity When someone is feeling uncomfortable during a conversation, or when the person they are talking to says something that triggers their anxiety, they may cross their arms in a subconscious attempt to protect themselves. People may also cross their arms when they feel low self-esteem.
The one-leg-crossed sitting posture can reduce muscle fatigue by reducing muscle activity in the abdominal internal and external oblique muscles, and can adjust the height of the two sides of the pelvis for better alignment should the individual's two legs be of different lengths.
Nose touching may mean a person is unconvinced, uncertain about a situation, or feeling anxious.
Perhaps you were told that sitting cross-legged would give you varicose veins or worsen knee problems. Let's get this out of the way: There is no “right” or “wrong” way to sit. Sitting cross-legged isn't bad for you, or worse than any other sitting position.
DO: The best way to avoid showing your skin is to cross your ankles instead of your legs, making sure you keep your legs close together. You can point your feet gracefully as it will lengthen your legs. Finally, your legs must make a 90° angle. DON'T: Do not hold your knees apart: keep them close together.
The clues aren't always obvious, but you can see some of them by paying attention. When someone finds you physically attractive, it shows by always making eye contact, always wanting to touch you physically, and frequently initiating conversations.
Guys flirt with girls they like. He might ask you for your number, then call you the next day. He may act playful, wink, and flash a smile at you. If most of your conversations feel flirty, then odds are that he likes you as more than just a friend.