How to Spiderman Kiss

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Last Updated: May 14, 2021 References

The Spiderman kiss was an iconic moment in the popular film franchise. It involves hanging upside down while kissing, but can also be done while lying flat. With a little maneuvering, you can pull off the spiderman kiss with a friend or romantic partner. Take precautions, however. If you feel dizzy or disoriented, take a break from Spiderman kissing.

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Doing a Spiderman Kiss While Hanging

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Find a firm surface. To hang upside down, you need a firm and reliable surface that can hold your weight. Ideally, pick something designed to hold the full weight of a human. A couch or a bed would work well, while tables may topple depending on their strength.
- In addition to finding the right surface, put some padding down underneath to protect you if you fall.
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Bend your head backwards slowly. Seated on the firm surface, bend your head over the edge. For safety, it's best to keep the rest of your body on the surface.
- On a couch, for example, you could sit upside down. Place your feet and legs over the back of the couch and have your back and arms on the seat. Then, tilt your head over the edge.
- On a table, lie flat on the table on your back. Then, tilt your head over the edge.
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Stop if you feel pain. Unless you do activities like this frequently, you may not be able to bend your head back very far. If you feel pain, stop. Pushing your body into an uncomfortable position can cause strain.^{[1]
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Have someone lean in and kiss you. Once you're hanging backwards, you can do the spiderman kiss. Have your partner come up and kiss you on the lips as you're hanging upside down. Keep in mind, as it's difficult to hang from a very high surface, your partner may have to kneel down to reach your lips.^{[2]
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Doing a Spiderman Kiss Lying Down

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Lie down on a flat surface. You don't have to lean backwards to do a spiderman kiss, especially if you're uncomfortable doing so. You can pull off the maneuver by stretching out on your bed or another flat surface like a couch.^{[3]
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Have the other person stand above you. Your partner should stand near your head. They should be hovering above you slightly for this part of the gesture.^{[4]
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Pull the other person's face down gently. Reach forward with your hands and gently take your partner's face. With your hands, gently pull their face downward towards your lips.^{[5]
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Kiss. After your partner's face is near yours, you can do the Spiderman kiss. Give your partner a sensual kiss on the lips. This will be reminiscent of the scene from the movie.^{[6]
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Avoiding Common Mistakes

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Account for gravity. If you're hanging upside down, remember gravity is not on your side.^{[7]
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Research source} Be 100% sure you're secure on the surface you're using. Use your hands to stay in place. You can even have someone else hold your feet to ensure you don't fall.
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Do not hang upside down for more than five or ten minutes. Hanging upside down for prolonged periods can cause issues like dizziness and disorientation. Refrain from hanging upside down for more than five to 10 minutes at a time to avoid this. This should give you plenty of time to pull off the Spiderman kiss.^{[8]
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Do not hang upside down if you have chronic health conditions. Hanging upside down can be detrimental to your health. Conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and glaucoma can be aggravated by hanging upside down.^{[9]
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Go to source} If you have any of these conditions, it's best to try the Spiderman kiss while lying down instead.