These days, there is so much information and content available on the internet that people often find themselves spoiled for choice. But the plethora of content also means that many misconceptions can be easily spread.
One industry that has boomed since the internet is adult entertainment. Because of this, people have been exposed to many misconceptions and unrealistic standards.
So, keep reading to see what one adult entertainer is hoping to dispel as a misconception.
The body positivity movement has tried to do what it can when it comes to people accepting their bodies for what they are. But there are a few misconceptions we have formed as a society about female bodies which are not true.
Sarah Button, an adult content creator, wants to address one misconception about women’s anatomy. Sarah has what is called a ‘FUPA’ which means fatty upper pubic area.
She shared that she first noticed her FUPA when she was 11 years old but at that time she did not understand what it meant.
She recalls from that time, “It made me feel different — and kids are really cruel too so they weren’t shy to point it out.”
According to WebMD, FUPA is not something out of the ordinary and may occur after you gain weight. But once you lose weight, the FUPA might not disappear too.
“If you have a vulva, the tissue on both sides — called the labia majora — can become fatty,” the website shares.
“Even once you’ve lost weight, FUPA-related problems can persist, and new ones could develop,” the site explains, adding, “If you’re obese, particularly in the category of type III obesity, or morbid obesity, losing large amounts of weight is great for your health. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always produce the type of body that you want.”
When Sarah was 23 years old, she decided to do some research into her condition, which eventually led her to discover what a FUPA is. She shared what she found, “I looked it up and there were so many clashing definitions online. I went down the rabbit hole, and I figured out it is called a FUPA, and the stomach was completely different.”
“I’d gotten it all wrong. After I went down the rabbit hole I found so many people with the same body type and I realised I wasn’t deformed and we were all just hiding,” she said.
Now, she is using her social media influence to raise awareness about FUPA so that other women know they are not alone and that it is not at all a deformity.
And her work is already making a difference because on person commented on her profile, “This is going to sound weird but thanks for talking about this. I have this too and also thought it was a deformity my whole life. I feel weirdly relieved that it’s apparently so common.”
This is a great way to use your social media and make an impact with your online influence. What do you think of Sarah Button’s work? Let us know in the comments on Facebook.
