Some trends, despite the passage of time, go on sticking with us. This is the case with the “thigh gap,” that aspired to space between the thighs when standing. But why does this anatomical detail continue to captivate… when it’s unreachable the vast majority of us? Here’s a little hint: it’s neither a question of exercise nor willpower.

Since the growth of social media, certain aesthetic standards have taken on overstated
proportions. The thigh gap is sadly one of them. Considered as the ultimate symbol of thinness, it still charges thousands of content on TikTok and Instagram today. Between dubious challenges and “tips” to accomplish it, the message is clear: it would be possible – and even desirable for some – to attain a gap between your thighs . Really?