WellnessTok can be a helpful hub for peaceful morning routine inspiration, meditation tips, and positive affirmations.
But just as often, it can be a hellscape of misinformation with potentially harmful consequences.
Read on for our experts' take on perineum sunning, it’s benefits, and its risks.
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Are there any real benefits to perineum sunning?
It’s highly unlikely.
Dr. Prather tellsAllurethat there is no scientific or medical merit to the claims.
This is a stock photo, but we imagine that whatever this person is doing isn’t far off from the topic at hand (at butt?).
“Any ‘benefit’ would be strictly out of sheer vanity.”
(Who knew?)
Is perineum sunning safe?
In short: absolutely not.
As a result, this particular brand of sun exposure can lead to serious medical problems.
Unfortunately, some people have already found out that perineum sunning can have immediate and uncomfortable effects.
Actor Josh Brolin shared Meagan’s photoon his own Instagram gridand shared his tale of woe.
“Tried perineum sunning…my pucker hole is crazy burned.”
“Sleeping well, exercising, and taking time for yourself will always help,” he tellsAllure.
Dr. Frieling could not agree more.
There is no magic trick."
Ed note:Allurereached out to Metaphysical Meagan prior to the original story and did not receive a response.
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