Kneeling

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'''Kneeling''' is a fairly standard position for many [[submissive]]s.  It shows deference to their [[dominant]] and is a posture where many submissive feel at ease. A male submissive can be forced to remain in a kneeling position by the use of a [[humbler]], which will prevent the sub from standing.
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[[Image:Pedestal01.jpg|thumb|A right and proper position for a sub!]]
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In a broad social context, '''kneeling''' (and also bowing), is associated with submission and obeisance, the kneeling position renders a person defenseless and unable to flee. For this reason, in some religions, in particular by Christians and Muslims, kneeling is used as a position for prayer, as a position of submission to God.
  
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There are various ways to kneel and not everyone can do so comfortably, or at all, due to various medical issues.  The basic posture is to sit on the floor, with the legs tucked under the body.  The bottom might rest on the legs or on the floor.  A famous kneeling posture is [[Nadu]], popularised by [[John Norman]].
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Kowtow (a Chinese term), is a more extreme varient of the position where the act of kneeling and bowing is so low as to touch the head to the ground.  
  
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Before ordering their submissive to kneel for the first time, a dominant should enquire about any health issues and whether the person has trained in kneeling for extended periods of time.  Kneeling for long periods on a hard surface can damage the knees or feet. [[Knee pads]] will extend the time a sub can remain on their knees and will enable them to kneel on hard surfaces without causing unintended discomfort.
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With in the context of [[BDSM]] '''Kneeling''' is a fairly standard position for many [[submissive]]s and is an common theme in BDSM imagery. It shows deference to their [[dominant]] and is a posture where many submissive feel at ease. There are practical issues about kneeling for any lenght of time as pressure on the knee and foot joins can become painful after even a short period. The time a sub can remain on their knees can be extended by kneeling on a soft surface or using aids such as [[Knee pads]].
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As well as being a volentary act the submissive may be forced to remain in a kneeling position by use of bondage. A male submissive can also be forced to remain in a kneeling position by the use of a [[humbler]].
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==

Revision as of 19:24, 16 December 2007

A right and proper position for a sub!

In a broad social context, kneeling (and also bowing), is associated with submission and obeisance, the kneeling position renders a person defenseless and unable to flee. For this reason, in some religions, in particular by Christians and Muslims, kneeling is used as a position for prayer, as a position of submission to God.

Kowtow (a Chinese term), is a more extreme varient of the position where the act of kneeling and bowing is so low as to touch the head to the ground.

With in the context of BDSM Kneeling is a fairly standard position for many submissives and is an common theme in BDSM imagery. It shows deference to their dominant and is a posture where many submissive feel at ease. There are practical issues about kneeling for any lenght of time as pressure on the knee and foot joins can become painful after even a short period. The time a sub can remain on their knees can be extended by kneeling on a soft surface or using aids such as Knee pads.

As well as being a volentary act the submissive may be forced to remain in a kneeling position by use of bondage. A male submissive can also be forced to remain in a kneeling position by the use of a humbler.

See also

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