The Meaning of the Two Dimples on Your Lower Back
You may have already noticed those two small, symmetrical indentations just above the buttocks, either on yourself or someone else. Discreet yet intriguing, they attract attention and spark curiosity… and they have an almost mythical name: Venus dimples.
But what do they really reveal? Are they related to health, genetics, or simply good physical condition? Spoiler alert: the answer might surprise you…
🌿 Venus Dimples: A Small Detail… Sculpted by Nature
We might think that these little indentations are the result of hours of exercise, but no: their secret is much deeper (and more natural) than it seems.
Venus dimples form due to a particular junction between the skin and the pelvic bone, more precisely at an anatomical point called the posterior superior iliac spine. In short, genetics determines whether you’ll have them or not.
If one of your parents has them, it’s very likely you will too.
They are more visible in people with a slim or toned physique, since the skin isn’t “hidden” by body fat. But let’s be clear: you can’t “create” these dimples if you don’t have them naturally, no matter how many squats or abdominal exercises you do.
💪 Apollo isn’t left out either: men also have dimples. That’s right: these little indentations aren’t exclusive to women. In men, they are sometimes called “Apollo dimples,” a flattering reference to the god of beauty and physical strength… no less.
Just like in women, these male dimples are seen as a sign of body harmony and vitality.
In certain sports circles or on social media, they’re even associated with a healthy lifestyle.
But again: it’s not worth obsessing over them; they’re not a beauty standard or a requirement for feeling good about yourself.
🏋️♀️ Can you make them appear with exercise?
It’s a common question, and the answer is simple: no.
Continued on the next page. These dimples don’t depend on muscles, but on bone structure. If you don’t have them, there’s no way to make them appear.
However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle—a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate rest—can make them more prominent in those who already have a genetic predisposition.
It’s a bit like the stars in the sky: they’re always there, but they’re best seen when the air is clear.
✨ Beauty, vitality… and a touch of myth
Since antiquity, these discreet dimples have attracted attention. They appear in works of art, sculptures, and representations of deities…
As if nature wanted to highlight, with a small detail, the harmony of the human body.
Some popular beliefs even attribute properties to them related to vitality or blood circulation in the pelvic area. Nothing scientifically proven, of course, but the idea is enchanting.
After all, isn’t it in the small details where the magic of the human body is often hidden?
💖In short
Venus dimples are not a goal to achieve nor proof of perfection.
They are simply a natural variation, like eye color or the shape of the nose.
And it is precisely this diversity that makes each body unique.
With dimples or without them, what really matters is taking care of yourself, feeling good about your body, and learning to love those little details that make all the difference.