22/07/2020
We are grateful to for this discussion!! 🌻 Posted • Let’s talk dark inner thighs!
A bit of a scary post for me as I’ve never really directly spoken about it, but let’s go.
I feel like this issue (especially for brown and black skin) is still a huge source of insecurity for many of us. A lot of us feel it’s embarrassing. Some view it as a sign of uncleanliness. Some see it as ‘gross’.
Dark inner thighs is often the result of ‘chub rub’ (when you’re inner thighs rub together while walking) and for brown and black women, over time it can lead to skin discolouration that is extremely difficult to get rid of. Back in the day when I used to be mega insecure about it, I tried everything to get rid of it: scrubs, tumeric, citric acid, bleach, but to no avail.i would be embarrassed when with a partner because of it, and I wouldn’t wear short skirts or shorts for fear of it showing.
F**k it, tbh. No one’s skin tone is 100% even. Having hyperpigmentation does not mean you are dirty or unclean. Men also don’t give a s**t about this, but if you’re with someone who frequently comments on it, ask yourself why you are choosing to put up with someone who can’t love all of you as you are. This whole ‘living yourself’ thing isn’t easy, and my inner thighs are an area that I’m still getting to grips with, but it’s there and it’s a part of me. You may find it ‘unslightly’ or disgusting, but it’s me and I’m choosing to learn to love the parts of me that are considered flaws.
*i know that the natural instinct in some people may be to offer solutions or advice, but in this post I don’t want or need advice on how to get rid of this. Thanks!*
[image description: photo of a Black woman taking a mirror selfie in front of a lavish silver floor-length mirror. She is reclining on the ground on a white s**g rug and has one leg up in the air to show off her dark inner thighs, which give her skin a beautiful ombré effect. She is wearing a white bralette and underwear with a white cardigan and white socks. Behind her are luscious plants, makeup, and Black art.]