Ourstandards for a “healthy body” have changed throughout history.
The phrase references the space between a woman’s inner thighs when standing with her feet together.
This feature became a marker of the ideal female figure for many people.
Some even predict that there will be a resurgence of the thigh gap standard.
The thigh gap is not exempt from this certainty.
Lydecker remarks that obsessive monitoring of one’s appearance is common among eating and anxiety disorders.
If you need help with an eating disorder or know someone who is, help is available.
