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Health Expert Says Women Should Be "Manspreading" Too

Taste of their own medicine, coming right up. - by Lauren Williamson
  • 21 Nov 2019
Health Expert Says Women Should Be "Manspreading" Too
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There's nothing quite as frustrating as finding a seat on overcrowded public transport only to have a solid piece of man meat invading your personal space. 

But now an orthopaedic surgeon is suggesting that women pay blokes back in kind by manspreading too, as it has major benefits for your body.

 

 

 

Dr Barbara Bergin says that many of the women she sees in her practice experience pain in their knees and hips, which she puts down to the "lady-like" cross-legged sitting position.

Crossing one leg over the other forces the femur to twist, putting strain on the joints and surrounding muscles. Manspreading allows your feet to plant firmly on the ground, keeping your body aligned and stable. Dr Bergin says this style of sitting actually has even more benefits for women over men as our pelvises are wider and naturally rotate the femur in. 

"I'm not suggesting you S.L.A.M. [sit like a man] constantly," Dr Bergin said. 

"I still think it's best to keep legs shut when wearing a skirt and in the presence of men. It's just proper and ladylike. But 90 percent of the time, sitting like a man is fine, and certainly better for your health."

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Lauren Williamson is the Digital Content Manager for Women's Health and Men's Health. She's an experienced journalist, editor and social media fiend who's well versed in reporting on everything from food trends to fitness, health news to haircare. She has a double degree in Journalism and Political Science.

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