"Spooning" is a form of embrace normally enjoyed in bed but it does not have to involve lovemaking or sexual penetration. It is something women often speak fondly about because it is an intimate form of cuddling, where both participants lie on their side and one snuggles up against the other's back and both of them have their legs bent forward so that the buttocks of one "sits" into the groin of the other. This in effect creates a "spoon" formation, where one is ladling the other, as it were.

The feeling that spooning can give a woman, of being tucked into her man's big warm body, his broad chest against her smaller back, his strong arms wrapped around her, is possibly one of her most enjoyable things in the world. She can feel so safe, warm, cared for and loved. It is very intimate yet comfortable. Some say that nothing beats it.

Whilst it is useful for pregnant women, the woman does not always have to be in the front, making the male the spoon. The one in front is sometimes called the spoon-ee and as such, is in a more vulnerable position, since the one behind has more control. This may be one reason why the man is typically the spoon. The woman trust him and is content to feel his warmth behind him.

The original meaning of spooning was dating. When a couple went out on a date they had to carry an overly large decorative spoon with them. This told everyone that they were on a date. Everyone watched them to make sure they "behaved" while out on their date. How times have changed!
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