A new inspiring hashtag is out to celebrate thighs -- every last inch of them.
The body positive campaign began when Twitter user @princess_labia posted a photo of her thighs on July 20 with a tweet that read, "palm readings <<<< thigh readings." She then encouraged others to share photos of their thighs with the hashtag #ThighReading.
palm readings <<<< thigh readings pic.twitter.com/eaXBcVO7HX
— EMO SLUT (@princess_labia) July 20, 2015
✨show me ur #thighreading✨
— EMO SLUT (@princess_labia) July 20, 2015
In response, supporters started to tweet their photos with inspiring messages about the beauty of their thighs.
#thighreading 💞 I have loads of stretch marks, but they're still beautiful 🌌 I'm a work of art & so are you #bodyposi pic.twitter.com/JrVkWfFp30
— frankie loves louis (@PUNKAFHALSEY) July 21, 2015
stretch marks from my eating disorder, they hold the strength it took to survive #Thighreading pic.twitter.com/Ks2iQ7K8Hj
— bagelprincess (@bagelprincess) July 21, 2015
need tags like #thighreading bc it took lots of self control to not filter out my stretch marks 💖✨ pic.twitter.com/WgsoDXMuhL
— dog puke (@lastnitescoffee) July 23, 2015
The hashtag wasn't limited to embracing stretch marks. Many photos featured scars, freckles and more.
@princess_labia self harm scars almost completely faded, my #thighreading sees a bright future for myself 😊🌸 pic.twitter.com/UXk5ASjXTP
— Vault-Girl Courtney (@ScotiaSiren) July 23, 2015
this weeks attempt at body positivity ✨ chubby pink legs ft. scars, stretch marks & freckles #thighreading 🌿 pic.twitter.com/oq6yFVgxVw
— sadie (@ssadiemaud) July 22, 2015
@princess_labia In my pijies. Here are my thunder thighs w/ a birthmark and burn scar on the left. #thighreading pic.twitter.com/BsMNeZQeEE
— Hadriana De Madiana (@HadrianaBubble) July 23, 2015
.@princess_labia #thighreading faded self harm scars and healthy bruises pic.twitter.com/gsRafDED9Y
— emma stone (@_Jess_ica) July 23, 2015
No pair of thighs is the same, but those who wrote tweets in support of #ThighReading united with an appreciation for their thighs and a love for their bodies.
LOVE UR CUTE BODIES #thighreading💞 pic.twitter.com/EiclCF1Xdw
— emma // TOMORROW!!! (@ohsol0vely_) July 23, 2015
#thighreading look at these beauty marks I love them more than anything (even if it's hard) pic.twitter.com/2WUUWIyfpS
— LITA (@tatlany) July 24, 2015
own the body uve grown into, stardust & trees have worked hard for you to be alive respect your parents #thighreading pic.twitter.com/N9Oey0ePqh
— Taliana Spears (@babyducks4lunch) July 23, 2015
@princess_labia They rub when it's hot. They rub and it's hot. #thighreading pic.twitter.com/Zgo2kdQsNP
— Home Body (@SMLXist) July 23, 2015
#thighreading it's okay to have stretch marks and cellulite; everyone does #idontscareasily #lightningbolts pic.twitter.com/W55ohxnY0H
— nicoteen (@xslutever) July 23, 2015
I got tiger stripes 🐯⚡️🔮 #thighreading pic.twitter.com/hS7XRWymPk
— wine mami (@bummermaid) July 21, 2015
The hashtag has helped others feel comfortable with their bodies and realize that stretch marks, scars and everything in between are beautiful.
#thighreading helps so much. I didn't realize that so many other people have stretch marks wow now I feel like a normal human being
— maura shoehead (@mxurakate) July 21, 2015
the #thighreading tag makes me feel so much more normal in my own body
— Venice Queen (@Gundams_Waifu) July 23, 2015
And that's a mission we can get behind.
H/T Bustle
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