and anal region. Bondage in a spread eagle position provides immobility combined with a feeling of helplessness. It typically leaves much of the body available for BDSM play. This may include impact play, particularly if the subject is oriented with the back and buttocks exposed. Alternatively, if the front of the subject is exposed, erotic teasing may be undertaken or erotic torture such as breast torture, cock and ball torture or pussy torture can be used. Using the technique known an honor bondage, unrestrained submissives are sometimes commanded to assume a spreadeagle position and not to move. This produces extreme vulnerability and can be a source of erotic humiliation. To increase the effect the subject is often required to display their genitals. Military punishment During the American Civil War, soldiers convicted of theft, sleeping on duty, or cowardice could be punished by being tied spreadeagled to a large wooden wheel for five to six hours. See also Limb restraint References Sex positions Human positions Physical restraint