During puberty, the female pelvis widens under the influence of estrogen. This is a completely natural phenomenon intended to prepare the body for possible motherhood. The result? For some women, this accentuates the space between the legs. During pregnancy, the body also adapts, and the pelvic bones move slightly apart, sometimes temporarily.
And at menopause, when hormones yo-yo , fat distribution changes. This can change the appearance of your lower body, including this area. But again, nothing to worry about or reveal about your health.
Muscles, Fat, and Optical Illusion
Besides bones, body fat distribution plays a role. Some women store more fat around their hips or buttocks, which can affect the visibility of this area. Physical activity strengthens leg muscles, which can also change their appearance. But these are subtle differences .
So no, exercising or dieting does n’t « create » a magical gap. And no, missing out doesn’t eliminate it either. It’s much more complex ( and less spectacular ) than that!
A beauty standard from elsewhere
What’s surprising is that this gap has long been held up as a criterion of beauty, especially in fashion or on social media. But who decided that a body should look like this rather than that? Good question. And above all, why worry about it so much?
Because yes, this aesthetic pressure has led to unnecessary insecurities. However, the space between your legs says nothing about your inner well-being, your physical fitness, or your strength. It’s time to set the record straight and say goodbye to these injunctions.
Accept, Love, Celebrate: Three Steps to Harmony
The truth? Every body is unique. There are as many body shapes as there are women on this Earth. And this diversity is our greatest asset. Rather than striving to resemble a fixed ideal, why not reconnect with yourself? Learn to know your body, love it for what it is, and simply take care of it.
Feeling good about yourself starts with acceptance. And if your body doesn’t have that « space , » that’s fine. And if it does, great too!
Take care of your body like the most beautiful garment: unique , precious and tailor-made.
