Selfies are nothing new, but don’t worry if you haven’t heard of belfies. Belfies, or butt selfies, are gaining popularity on Instagram . It seems that we really like to take pictures of our bums and share them online.
Now some body-positive influencers are using these photos to spread an important message about embracing your curves and we are so here for it.
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Posting pictures of your bum on Instagram is nothing new.
In fact, these photos have their own name — the belfie — or butt selfie.
Really, it’s quite simple. Find a mirror, strike a pose, and snap a pic of your rump. Then share it online with the world!
The gym is a popular belfie spot.
After working your glutes and quads, you want to show off your progress. I can’t be the only one who thinks that gym leggings make your butt look super good, right?
Even guys are getting in on the belfie trend.
The belfie does not discriminate. Everyone is welcome to show off what their mama gave them.
At the end of the day, it’s all in good fun.
Some might say this is a sign that we’re oversharing on social media and all, but I think people just want to have fun and appreciate their bodies.
Even celebs can’t stop posting this pics.
Kim Kardashian is the unofficial belfie queen of the internet. If you follow her on Instagram, then you fully know that Kim loves sharing pics of her derrière.
Emily Ratajkowski is another huge belfie fan.
This low-key belfie shot with a black and white filter is stunning! Way to embrace your curves, Emily.
Whether you think belfies are silly or just overexposed, some are using these photos to share an important body positive message.
Model Iskra Lawrence shared this unedited belfie with her fans to show off her cellulite and stretch marks. Most people try to cover these up, but maybe more people will take Iskra’s lead and start showing them off instead.
One Instagram fitness influencer shared this belfie with another important message.
Sara Puhto shared this belfie to show how body positioning can make all the difference. Don’t take every image you see on Instagram at face value. Many of these shots are edited and posed!
One plus-size influencer uses belfies to embrace her body.
Meghan Tonjes actually made headlines when Instagram removed one of her belfies, which she thought had to do with her plus-size status. Since the controversy, Meghan has continued to unapologetically post pictures of her bum.
Personally, I’m here for all these belfies!
I wonder if more people will start using them to embrace the body positive movement. The more belfies the better, I say!
