Thigh gap.

My thighs are sliming with running!

It's just sweat.

never have I heard a man mention thigh gap

I guess I have the bone structure to have a "thigh gap", since I had one when I was running distance. I've also always had clavicles that protrude, even when I was much heavier. However, I very much prefer the shape of my legs (and body) with the muscle I've achieved over the last year, even though I'm 10 pounds heavier. No more thigh gap Lol
Also, Band-Aid makes a great little stick that helps a lot if you're having chaffing issues with your legs rubbing together during exercise.

Want one? Ready...put your feet together, keep your legs straight and bend over. It will achieve the desired results, have someone take your picture from behind, slightly below waist height with as little clothing on as possible. I'm sure there's any number of skeezy dudes on MFP willing to help with that.

Honestly, most "thigh gaps" are a lie. That is how they do those pictures. Either that or these woman (the ones who don't look like they've been in Auschwitz) have very broad hips and are probably at the low end of the "healthy" range of their BMI.

It's not an attainable goal for a LARGE MAJORITY and should not be a fitness goal.

That being said, as you thighs get smaller they will exert less force against each other when you run or jog or walk. You hip width is "static" so as your thighs become smaller they/your hips will create less torque. You'll probably find you have less hip discomfort after a long run/walk/jog, as well.

Until then, places like 'Runner's World' and really any major sports shop can sell you a product called "slick stick"--which is great for skirts and shorts--when it's bare thighs rubbing. Jeans...might I recommend buying cheap for now...Goodwill anyone?!

I have one and I'm almost 50 years old, my SO says he thinks it's hot. No one else would ever know I had one, it's not often I stand with my knees together so that you'd notice "OMG her thighs don't touch".

No credit to me, just the genetic lottery that gave me my father's lean legs.

My mother used to tell me that a woman's legs should touch in three places: the knees, the calves and the ankles. I guess she thought thigh gaps were desirable too (and her notions of female sexiness date from the 50's). My calves don't touch so I fail that test.

No, it's not something to strive for. Aim for optimum physical health and wellbeing, not some meaningless benchmark.

Well, I've never had the whole thighs rubbing together problem, but I hear people complaining about it all the time. My thighs don't quite touch together when standing normally, but I wouldn't say there's really much of a gap, either. I've always had fairly "toned"-looking, shapely hips and legs, even during long periods of inactivity over the course of my life. I guess it's genetics. I think a woman's thighs can look sexy either way. Not sure why there's so much hate and jealousy over it...

Anyway, I doubt many guys care about it. It just seems like some made up drama for women to get themselves all worked up over. I never even heard of it until I started MFP.

I feel much better about my body after reading this thread. I wasn't aware that a 'thigh gap' had to do with bone structure. Now if only that were true for this tricep sag...:ohwell:

The only person I know with a gap between her thighs is my 6 year old girl and my neighbour three doors down who sits like a man

You don't know very many people, I take it.

So over the past years, I've noticed this obsession with thigh gaps. What are your opinions on them?

Many people are trying to achieve them, some easier than others. But do you think it looks attractive? Or do you think a more of a fuller leg looks nice?

I would like a thigh gap, simply because when I wear anything my upper thighs rub together, and this can irritate the skin there. A lot of my jeans also develop holes there from all the crazy rubbing and it's annoying to buy jeans every few months.

It's very frustrating! -.-

Should people be aiming for these things tho? Not that I want a huge gap, I just don't want my legs constantly rubbing together. On some girls it almost reminds me of anorexia.

Do not want. I like my meaty thighs.

I'd love one but despite having large hips, my knees are slightly knocked

but i rock a pencil skirt

Thinking more for hot days so i dont have to wear shorts to stop rubbing. purely practical.

Having hips means you have some curves which is sexier then a thigh gap IMO

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