Kneeling

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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.

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