Rejoice: there’s a new trending hashtag dedicated to every women whose ever felt insecure about her thighs.
The hashtag, #ThighsForJeaux, first gained popularity in January, when it was created by South Africa-based Twitter user Mixo, who goes by @Mijeaux online. According to the South African edition of Marie Claire, Mixo told her followers that they shouldn’t be afraid to show off their thighs, especially in the summer heat, and shared a picture of herself using the hashtag.
Her tweet inspired other South African social media users to join her in creating a space where women, specifically, black women, can embrace their thighs ― no matter how thick, how hairy, how dimply, or how “imperfect” they may seem by society’s rigid standards.
Since then, the #ThighsForJeaux hashtag has trended not only in South Africa but worldwide. On Thursday, the hashtag enjoyed another spike in popularity, with Twitter users across the globe adding to the conversation with more selfies and words of encouragement.
Below are 10 of the most inspiring posts:
Scrolling through the hashtag, one sees gorgeous thighs of all shapes, sizes and colors. Sometimes, the Internet is a beautiful place.
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