Pelvic thrust
Encyclopedia
The pelvic thrust is the thrusting motion of the pelvic region, which is occasionally used in sexual intercourse
.
, often as part of bump and grind
. It is explicitly referred to in the song "Time Warp" from the 1970s The Rocky Horror Picture Show
and related stage presentation.
One of the first to perform this move on stage was Elvis Presley
, which was at the time quite controversial. Due to this, he would normally be shown (as seen on his third appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show
) from the waist up on TV.
And The King of Pop, Michael Jackson
.
muscles. Snooki popularized the movement when Jersey Shore
went to Italy
. This is a bodyweight exercise. Sometimes called bridge (exercise)
.
) or when he says "Let's "do" it!" (as seen in Blackadder Goes Forth
). He does this purely for sexual innuendo. Also in Blackadder II, two of Prince Ludwig's guards do pelvic thrusts when they insult prisoners. This gives Lord Blackadder
an idea and he tells Melchett
to "hit them when they are most vulnerable," resulting in the two of them punching the guards in the groin
.
Referente: human sexuality in a world of diversity. Rathus, Spencer (2007) p. 314
Sexual intercourse
Sexual intercourse, also known as copulation or coitus, commonly refers to the act in which a male's penis enters a female's vagina for the purposes of sexual pleasure or reproduction. The entities may be of opposite sexes, or they may be hermaphroditic, as is the case with snails...
.
Dance
Pelvic thrusts can also be used as a dance moveDance move
Dance moves or dance steps are the building blocks of many dances.More complex dance moves are called dance patterns, dance figures or dance variations....
, often as part of bump and grind
Grinding (dance)
Perreo is a Puerto Rican dance associated with reggaeton music, that focuses on grinding, with the man facing the back of the woman. The word 'perreo', meaning dancing doggystyle, derives from the Spanish word perro, meaning "dog". This is also known as "booty dancing" or "grinding" in the United...
. It is explicitly referred to in the song "Time Warp" from the 1970s The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the 1975 film adaptation of the British rock musical stageplay, The Rocky Horror Show, written by Richard O'Brien. The film is a parody of B-movie, science fiction and horror films of the late 1940s through early 1970s. Director Jim Sharman collaborated on the...
and related stage presentation.
One of the first to perform this move on stage was Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, which was at the time quite controversial. Due to this, he would normally be shown (as seen on his third appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan....
) from the waist up on TV.
And The King of Pop, Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
.
Fitness
The movement is also done while laying prone to work the gluteus maximus and erector spinaeErector spinae
The Erector spinæ is a muscle group of the back in humans and animals. It is also known as sacrospinalis in older texts. A more modern term is extensor spinae, though this is not in widespread use. The name of the muscle is pronounced e-rec-tor speen-aye, or e-rec-tor spinae-ee.It is really not...
muscles. Snooki popularized the movement when Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a term used to refer to both the Atlantic coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the adjacent resort and residential communities. . The New Jersey State Department of Tourism considers the Shore Region, Greater Atlantic City, and the Southern Shore to be distinct, each having...
went to Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. This is a bodyweight exercise. Sometimes called bridge (exercise)
Bridge (exercise)
Bridge is an exercise. Many variations of this exercise are employed throughout the world, most commonly the balancing of the body on the head and feet. Hands are occasionally used instead of or along with the head. It is effective in improving lower back strength...
.
Wrestling
WWE's former wrestler, Viscera used an attack called Viscagra that consisted on a few pelvic thrusts on his opponent's head, who was landed on the floor upside down. Japanese former wrestler/comedian Hard Gay makes liberal use of pelvic thrusts in his routine.Blackadder
Flashheart often uses pelvic thrusts when he either says "Woof! Woof!" (as seen in Blackadder IIBlackadder II
Blackadder II is the second series of the BBC situation comedy Blackadder, written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, which aired from 9 January 1986 to 20 February 1986...
) or when he says "Let's "do" it!" (as seen in Blackadder Goes Forth
Blackadder Goes Forth
Blackadder Goes Forth is the fourth and final series of the BBC situation comedy Blackadder, written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, which aired from 28 September to 2 November 1989 on BBC One....
). He does this purely for sexual innuendo. Also in Blackadder II, two of Prince Ludwig's guards do pelvic thrusts when they insult prisoners. This gives Lord Blackadder
Lord Blackadder
Edmund Blackadder, Lord Blackadder is the main character in the second series of the popular BBC sitcom Blackadder. He is played by Rowan Atkinson.The second series is set in Elizabethan England, and Edmund is a courtier to Queen Elizabeth I...
an idea and he tells Melchett
Melchett
Melchett is a family line of fictional characters appearing in the British television sitcom series Blackadder, played by Stephen Fry. There were two main Melchetts: Lord Melchett and General Melchett.- Blackadder II :...
to "hit them when they are most vulnerable," resulting in the two of them punching the guards in the groin
Groin
In human anatomy, the groin areas are the two creases at the junction of the torso with the legs, on either side of the pubic area. This is also known as the medial compartment of the thigh. A pulled groin muscle usually refers to a painful injury sustained by straining the hip adductor muscles...
.
Infants
Pelvic thrusting is observed in infant monkeys, apes, and humans. These observation led ethologist John Bowlby (1969) to suggest that infantile sexual behaviour may be the rule in mammals, not the exception. Thrusting has been observed in humans at eight to 10 months of age and may be an expression of affection. Typically, the infant clings to the parent, then nuzzles, thrusts, and rotates the pelvis for several seconds.Referente: human sexuality in a world of diversity. Rathus, Spencer (2007) p. 314