April 23

Love Your Thighs Day

Embrace your curves on Love Your Thighs Day! Nurture body positivity and spread self-love in all sizes and shapes. Celebrate you, just as you are.

Yearly Date

Fourth Thursday in April

Observed in

United States

Introduction

April 25 is no ordinary day, embrace your curves and join us to celebrate Love Your Thighs Day! This special day championing body positivity was established to make us appreciate ourselves in all our unique glory, defying societal pressures and norms. When we think about body acceptance, it's interesting to know that Venus figurines, much revered historical artefacts, typically had generous thighs, representing fertility and strength. Today, we're bringing back that celebration and recognition, highlighting that beauty comes in all sizes and shapes, and yes, that definitely includes loving our thighs! Let's champion self-care, let's nurture and spread love for who we are today and every day.

Love Your Thighs Day Timeline

1800s

19th Century Beauty Norms

In the 1800s, curvier bodies including larger thighs, were considered feminine and desirable, symbolising health and wealth.

1920s

Roaring Twenties Body Ideal

During the flapper era of the 1920s, a slender figure with smaller thighs was favoured as women sought more masculine silhouettes.

1950s

Marilyn Monroe Emerges

The beauty ideal shifted again in the 1950s when curvy icons like Marilyn Monroe embraced their larger hips and thighs.

1990s

Rise of '90s Supermodels

Supermodels of the 1990s embodied a thin aesthetic that included slim thighs, influencing societal beauty standards.

2015

Body Positivity Movement

The body positivity movement of the 2010s encouraged acceptance and love for all body types including embracing larger thighs.

2021

First Love Your Thighs Day

The first official Love Your Thighs Day was celebrated to promote positivity, inclusivity and self-love regardless of thigh size.

How to Celebrate Love Your Thighs Day

1 Dress your thighs with pride

Wear your favorite pair of shorts, skirt, or dress that celebrates and accentuates your thighs. You can even take it a step further by adding some body glitter or body paint for a fun and festive touch.

2 Try a new fitness class

Sign up for a dancing, kickboxing or yoga class that'll help you appreciate your thighs' strength and mobility. Celebrate your body's capabilities rather than focusing on misconceived imperfections.

3 Indulge in a self-care routine

Celebrate your thighs with a dedicated self-care routine. You could try dry brushing, giving yourself a thigh massage or applying a special lotion or oil to pamper your skin.

4 Host a body-positive pool party

Invite your friends over for a body-positive pool party. Encourage everyone to wear their favorite swimsuits and celebrate their bodies just as they are. Pool accessories can include floaters and beach balls in the shape of thighs!

5 Start a conversation about body positivity

Use Love Your Thighs Day as an opportunity to open up a discussion about body acceptance and self-love with your friends or family. You can share your own journey and listen to theirs, fostering a supportive environment for everyone.

Why We Love Love Your Thighs Day

Promoting Body Positivity

Love Your Thighs Day is a day filled with positivity and self-love. It promotes body acceptance and counters societal pressures concerning physical appearance. It's a day to get comfortable in our own skin and embrace our individuality, regardless of shape or size.

Encourages Self-Care

Love Your Thighs Day encourages us to pamper ourselves, advocating for a healthy and balanced connection between mind and body. Whether it's an indulgent self-care routine, a fun fitness class, or simply treating yourself to your favorite outfit - this day serves as a reminder to prioritize and nurture yourself.

Fosters Community and Conversation

It's a day to host body-positive pool parties, open up discussions about self-acceptance, and share our own journeys towards loving our bodies. Love Your Thighs Day provides an outlet to voice our thoughts and fears - it's an opportunity to support and uplift each other, fostering a community bound by acceptance and understanding.