Even though too much sun isn’t good for us, there are still plenty of people who like to catch some rays and get a nice tan. But apparently, some people are now tanning some unusual parts of their body, and we can thank TikTok for it.
The latest viral trend on the social media site sees people tanning their butts and genital areas. That’s right, perineum sunning is the latest craze, with the hashtag #perineumsunning accumulating over 2.8 millions views on the app.
So, what exactly does perineum sunning entail? Well, apparently it has people sticking their bare butts to the sky so the area between their public bone and their anal cavity soaks up some vitamin D. As for why folks are doing it, besides just wanting to jump on the TikTok trend, people claim sunning the area for three minutes a day leads to “better sleep, more energy, and a higher libido.” Some have even compared it to “'having a cup of coffee” and “recharging.”
Of course, not everyone agrees that this is a good thing, particularly doctors, who insist the skin around the area is too sensitive for such UV exposure, and it isn’t exactly an area you want to find cancerous skin. As New Jersey dermatologist Zain Husain noted, 'Do you really want me doing Mohs surgery on your genitals?”
Source: Daily Mail
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