# Painful Posture Protectors The Cross Leg Stopper Literally Makes It Hurt For Users to Do So By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-leg-stopper References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/11/12/beware-the-sharky/) The cross leg stopper attempts to correct [bad posture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurasit) by making it impossible for users to cross their legs. While crossing legs is a very comfortable position, doing it for long periods of time can slow down circulation and is said to cause chronic back aches and slouching shoulders. Designed after a shark fin, Sharky the cross leg stopper was created to make it literally painful for men and women to sit in this pose. The contraption can be inserted with the flat side up or down between the legs, which effectively stops the legs from subconsciously moving over the other. When inserted flat side up, designer Lucy Jung’s Sharky can also be used as a [desk for taking notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-concept) as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Corrective Posture Products:** There is a growing trend towards products that help correct poor posture which could lead to further development of innovative pain-inducing devices such as the Cross Leg Stopper. - **Pain as a Motivator:** The utilization of pain as a motivator to correct unhealthy habits may become increasingly popular in the health and wellness industry. - **Multi-purpose Products:** There is a rising trend towards the development of products that serve multiple purposes, as evidenced by the Sharky's ability to also function as a desk. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can leverage corrective posture products like the Cross Leg Stopper to improve consumers’ physical health and offer new innovative solutions. - **Office Furniture:** The Cross Leg Stopper could lead to the development of new office furniture designs that encourage better posture and work habits. - **Product Design:** Innovations in product design that combine form and function, like the Sharky, can lead to new and unique product offerings in a variety of industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posture Correcting Prone Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-space.md) - [Posture-Fixing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break.md) - [Collapsible Posture Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-portable-seat.md) - [Wearable Crouching Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achilles-heel.md) - [Back Pain-Alleviating Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cayatch-posture-corrector.md) - [Cross-Legged Wide Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lap-chair.md) - [AI-Powered Posture Correctors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czur-mirror.md) - [Ergonomic Leg-Support Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab.md) - [Sleek Posture-Correcting Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayur-chair-1.md)