The latest TikTok challenge the app captures is how to tie yourself into a corset. Despite the popularity of the challenge, it has shared opinions about its safety and its messages about body positivity.
With the “corsetchallenge” tag with 241.5 million views, it is clear that this story-inspired trend is currently one of the most popular challenges at TikTok. The challenge itself is incredibly simple, which has resulted in TikToker getting involved around the world and several videos going viral.
The basic requirement of the challenge is to wear a corset while the lips are synchronized with the lyrics from the song ‘Haus of Holbein’ – a title from the Tudor musical SIX.
@ Jasminchiswell
Corsets can be so dangerous ⚠️
♬ Holbein’s house (Sing-A-Long) – SIX
Especially when it comes to lip-syncing the line: “Nobody wants a waist over 9 inches”, TikToker tighten the corset and tie it to this text in good time.
Why do people say the Corset Challenge is problematic?
While the Corset Challenge is currently popular on TikTok, it is also causing a lot of controversy. Social media users claim the challenge is problematic for several reasons.
A Twitter user said the challenge sent hypocritical messages about body positivity:
Those girls on TikTok who “no waist should be more than 9 inches” squeezed into a corset are the ones who keep reporting body positivity?
– Vibes in his bitch (@hishandmythroat) March 21, 2021
While another said the challenge is triggering for people with eating disorders:
While I’m at it. Role / Tiktok trends are almost always tailored to thin people. The whole “waist 9 inch” corset trend some of us can’t, but are exposed to it every day. And “don’t look at it” is not a solution because no matter where I go, I have to see it.
– Daddy’s little dad is learning to cook (@bareilykibarfi) April 4, 2021
Other social media users tweeted that the challenge was fat phobic:
I hate the tiktok corset trend so much. “Nobody wants a waist over 9 inches” just say you hate fat people and leave
– Jupiter (@hourlykeiji) March 24, 2021
Is the Corset Challenge Safe?
Lingerie brand PS8, which sells its own line of corsets, said in its health and safety guide: “wIf you wear a corset for a very long time, it can lead to muscle wasting and lower back pain. “
According to a medical expert, other side effects of too tight a corset range from heartburn and abdominal pain or pressure to colon discomfort and discomfort in the lower abdomen. These experts recommend that you only wear waist training corsets for a short time.
TikTok: NoordabashWhile the corset trend is popular, it is important to remember the risks associated with corsets.
Wearing corsets daily for long periods of time can cause the pectoral muscles (the pectoral muscles) to weaken, leading to increased reliance on corsets. If you experience heartburn or pressure it means your waist exerciser is too tight and it is recommended that you remove it immediately.
There is also a risk of breaking a rib if you wear a corset that is too small and over-tighten it. To avoid this, it is important to purchase a corset based on accurate chest and waist measurements.
While taking part in this challenge may be fun, the most important thing is that you are safely participating!
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