If You Have These Two "Dimples" on Your Lower Back, Here's What They Mean

 

Subtitle: Those small, symmetrical indentations just above the buttocks—often poetically called "dimples of Venus"—are more than a charming physical trait.

Let me tell you about the first time I noticed those dimples on my lower back.

I was in my twenties, and I was looking at myself in the mirror. I noticed two small indentations just above my buttocks. I'd never noticed them before. I didn't know what they were.

I assumed they were just a normal part of my anatomy.

But then I learned about the "dimples of Venus." I learned that they're actually a well-known anatomical feature.

What Are the Dimples of Venus?

The dimples of Venus are two small, symmetrical indentations on the lower back, just above the buttocks.

A common feature. They are a common feature of human anatomy.

A normal variation. They are a normal variation.

They are more common in women. They are more common in women.

They are a sign of good health. They are often associated with good health.

They are named after Venus. They are named after the Roman goddess of beauty.

The Anatomy