The internet is a treasure trove of information on healthy living, meditation and mindfulness. But amidst all the useful stuff, there are also a lot of claims that have no scientific or medical merit.
Earlier, a wellness influencer shared a post saying that chemicals in shampoos cause weight gain. Now, Instagram user @ra_of_earth is recommending ‘butt sunning’ or ‘perineum sunning’ to get a healthy dose of Vitamin D.
NY Post quoted him saying, “In a mere 30 seconds of sunlight on your butthole, you will receive more energy from this electric node than you would in an entire day being outside with your clothes on.”
Instagram user @metaphysicalmeagan has also shared her wellness routine that includes this bizarre practice of exposing your naked butt to sunlight.
The Sun quoted her saying, “I no longer rely on coffee for energy to start my day because I am getting my energy from the sun. I also am experiencing better sleep and require less sleep due to boost of overall energy.”
Even though their posts have garnered plenty of views and likes, medical experts are definitely not impressed. They have raised concerns about sunburns and skin cancer due to overexposure of UV rays.
I feel confident when I say the anus and perineum have no special sunlight concentrating abilities. You can get melanoma on the vulva and sunburns there are very painful. https://t.co/fqQKC3STzN
— Jennifer Gunter (@DrJenGunter) November 28, 2019
Insider quoted Dr. Stephanie Ooi from MyHealthcare Clinic in London saying,
“This is a classic example of social media medical misinformation which in some cases can be damaging or dangerous. There is absolutely no proven scientific evidence to suggest any health benefit to sunning your perineum or bottom. NONE. Please do not trust everything you read on social media, if you have a medical question — please seek the advice of a doctor, nurse or medical professional with relevant qualifications.”
Twitter is skeptical of the trend (rightly so) and is poking fun at it.
The first person to get sunburn on their butthole is gonna be pissed
— plant mom (@kingofthedonies) November 25, 2019
Photosynthesis pic.twitter.com/IsohyvZV4l
— Cody Ryan (@DieselDxCLE) November 26, 2019
sticking it where the sun don't shine.
the ultimate paradox.
— The Sweet Colonel of Truth (@Col_Cornpone) November 25, 2019
I feel like this would negatively impact my relationship with my neighbors.
— The CBDiva, from 6’ away. (@TheCBDiva) November 25, 2019
*10 years later* we regret to inform you Metaphysical Meagan has developed skin cancer on her yoni
— Mór (@fohfuu) November 25, 2019
The Sun pic.twitter.com/a9zGCaV41B
— Tonight, dinner is you🦇 (@Dinnerisyou) November 25, 2019
Have you heard of a more absurd health practice than ‘bum sunning’ or does this take the cake? Tell us.