More on the fetus position. a bit on yearner, and i somewhat agree to the explanation [quote][b]Foetus[/b] Those who curl up in the foetus position are described as[b] tough on the outside but sensitive at heart. They may be shy when they first meet somebody, but soon relax.[/b] This is the most common sleeping position, adopted by 41% of the 1,000 people who took part in the survey. More than twice as many women as men tend to adopt this position.[/quote] exactly.