BDSM Lexicon · Furniture & dungeon

Andrew's cross St.

A St. Andrew's cross is an X-shaped cross used in BDSM as bondage furniture. The sub is tied standing or slightly reclining with their arms and legs spread, usually at the four ends of the cross. The St. Andrew's cross is mainly used for bondage, spanking, flogging, surrender, and various forms of sensation play. It is named after Saint Andrew, who, according to legend, was crucified on an X-shaped cross.

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