‘This is disgusting’: TikTok bans ‘dangerous’ legging legs trend over body image complaints

‘This is disgusting’: TikTok bans ‘dangerous’ legging legs trend over body image complaints

TikTok has cracked down on a “toxic” new trend after mass backlash from users over its perpetuation of unrealistic and damaging body standards. Hashtagged “legging legs,” it consists of young girls declaring they don’t have legs that look “good” in a pair of athletic tights. The trend, which first became popular late last year, perpetuates … Read more

‘Legging legs’ is the latest toxic trend making girls insecure: ‘Catalyst for eating disorders’

‘Legging legs’ is the latest toxic trend making girls insecure: ‘Catalyst for eating disorders’

Thigh gaps were so 2010s — unfortunately, the youngsters on TikTok prefer vintage. Young Gen Zers and Gen Alphas are fascinated by the concept of “legging legs,” glorifying exaggerated thigh gaps that once captivated aesthetic Tumblr bloggers circa 2010 — just under a different name. On TikTok, the tag #legginglegs has scored over 33 million … Read more