Many people have a habit of crossing their legs, whether standing or sitting. While this may feel comfortable, this posture causes your pelvis to twist, leading to uneven strain on the spine and hips.

And it is physically easier for women to cross their legs than men, who don’t have the same range of movement in their hips. Politeness aside, crossing our legs has a mechanical function.

There’s a common belief that crossing your legs can lead to varicose veins: the enlarged, blue or purple veins that often develop just below the skin in our legs. Varicose veins are caused by ...

like being told to cross their legs at their ankles while riding. The lawsuit alleges that McGuinness was made aware of this ankle-crossing protocol, but not how important it was for her safety ...