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The X-cross, X-frame, saltire cross or Saint Andrew's cross is a common piece of equipment in BDSM dungeons. It is erotic furniture that typically provides restraining points for ankles, wrists, and waist. When secured to an X-cross, the subject is restrained in a standing spreadeagle position.^[1]

X-crosses are versatile and easy to manufacture. They are usually firmly attached to a wall. The "bondage wheel" variant has a central axle, allowing occupants to be turned upside down.^[1]

The submissive may be attached to the X-cross with either the back or front facing the cross. Being restrained facing the cross is the position often used for whipping. Being attached with one's back to the cross is usually more of a sexual bondage position or used for sexual teasing.^[1]

The X-cross may be purchased from BDSM companies, but many users make their own.^[1] Freestanding X-crosses have a frame which supports the cross. Some homemade freestanding X-crosses have a tendency to be unstable; a writhing subject can sometimes tip them over, so great caution needs to be exercised in their use. Some freestanding X-crosses include footrests that greatly improve safety and stability.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "What is a Saint Andrew's Cross?". Kinkly. 21 September 2022.

Jay Wiseman: SM 101: A Realistic Introduction. Greenery Press (CA) 1998, ISBN 0-9639763-8-9
Philip Miller, Molly Devon: Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism, Mystic Rose Books, 1995. ISBN 0-9645960-0-8.
Dossie Easton, Janet W. Hardy: The New Topping Book. Greenery Press (CA) 2002, ISBN 1-890159-36-0

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[Kinkly-1] "What is a Saint Andrew's Cross?". Kinkly. 21 September 2022.

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+{{Short description|BDSM restraint device}}
-[[File:St_Andrews_Cross_2010.jpg|thumb|St. Andrews Cross]]
+{{More citations needed|date=August 2022}}
-[[Image:Andreaskreuz_mit_Model_Monique.jpg|thumb|A woman bound to a St. Andrews' Cross]]
-The '''St. Andrew's Cross''', '''Crux ssata''', '''X-cross''', '''X-frame''' or '''saltire cross''' is a common piece of equipment in [[BDSM]] [[dungeon (BDSM)|dungeon]]s. It typically provides restraining points for ankles, wrists, and waist. When secured to a saltire, the subject is restrained in a [[Spreadeagle (position)|spreadeagle position]].
+[[File:St_Andrews_Cross_2010.jpg|thumb|X Cross]]
-The St. Andrew's Cross and the [[spanking bench]] are the most common pieces of BDSM furniture. Saltires are versatile and easy to manufacture. They are usually firmly attached to a wall, and some are attached to a central hinge, allowing the subject to be spun and inverted.
+The '''X-cross''', '''X-frame''', [[Saltire|'''saltire cross''']] or '''Saint Andrew's cross''' is a common piece of equipment in [[BDSM]] dungeons. It is [[erotic furniture]] that typically provides restraining points for ankles, wrists, and waist. When secured to an X-cross, the subject is restrained in a standing [[Spreadeagle (position)#BDSM|spreadeagle position]].<ref name=Kinkly>{{cite web|title=What is a Saint Andrew's Cross?| url=https://www.kinkly.com/definition/817/saint-andrews-cross|website=Kinkly|date=21 September 2022}}</ref>
+X-crosses are versatile and easy to manufacture. They are usually firmly attached to a wall. The "bondage wheel" variant has a central axle, allowing occupants to be turned upside down.<ref name=Kinkly/>
-The submissive may be attached to the cross with either the back or front facing the cross. Being restrained facing the cross is the position often used for [[Erotic spanking|whipping]]. Back to the cross is usually more of a [[Bondage (BDSM)|sexual bondage position]] or used for [[Erotic sexual denial|sexual teasing]].
+The submissive may be attached to the X-cross with either the back or front facing the cross. Being restrained facing the cross is the position often used for whipping. Being attached with one's back to the cross is usually more of a [[Bondage (BDSM)|sexual bondage position]] or used for [[Erotic sexual denial|sexual teasing]].<ref name=Kinkly/>
-The Cross may be purchased from BDSM companies, but many users make their own. Freestanding saltires have a frame which supports the cross. Some homemade freestanding crosses have a tendency to be unstable; a writhing subject can sometimes turn them over, so great caution needs to be exercised in their use. Some freestanding crosses include footrests that greatly improve safety and stability.
+The X-cross may be purchased from BDSM companies, but many users make their own.<ref name=Kinkly/> Freestanding X-crosses have a frame which supports the cross. Some homemade freestanding X-crosses have a tendency to be unstable; a writhing subject can sometimes tip them over, so great caution needs to be exercised in their use. Some freestanding X-crosses include footrests that greatly improve safety and stability.
-The name comes from the [[Crux decussata]] (diagonal cross) that [[Saint Andrew]] is said to have been [[martyr]]ed on.
-==Footnotes==
+==References==
-{{citations missing|date=August 2010}}
 {{reflist}}
-== Literature ==
+== Further reading ==
-* [[Jay Wiseman]]: ''SM 101: A Realistic Introduction.'' Greenery Press (CA) 1998, ISBN 0-9639763-8-9
+* [[Jay Wiseman]]: ''SM 101: A Realistic Introduction.'' Greenery Press (CA) 1998, {{ISBN|0-9639763-8-9}}
-* [[Philip Miller]], Molly Devon: ''Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism'', Mystic Rose Books, 1995. ISBN 0-9645960-0-8.
+* Philip Miller, Molly Devon: ''Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism'', Mystic Rose Books, 1995. {{ISBN|0-9645960-0-8}}.
-* Dossie Easton, Janet W. Hardy: ''The New Topping Book.'' Greenery Press (CA) 2002, ISBN 1-890159-36-0
+* [[Dossie Easton]], [[Janet Hardy|Janet W. Hardy]]: ''The New Topping Book.'' Greenery Press (CA) 2002, {{ISBN|1-890159-36-0}}
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