As comfy as it may be to sit with your legs crossed, is it bad for your health and posture?

There are a lot of scary medical rumors floating around about why crossing your legs is a definite don't. But is there any actual science behind the idea that sitting with your legs crossed can be ...

Sitting with your legs crossed puts your hips in a torqued position, which can lead to the rotation of one of your pelvic bones, she explains.

In the 19 th century, women were often expected to sit with their ankles crossed or legs demurely to one side – crossing at the knees was considered improper in many circles.

The science behind why crossing your legs while sitting could be detrimental to your health.