Forget thigh gaps… mermaid thighs are the new trend making a splash on social media

FROM thigh gaps to ab cracks the pressure on women to have bodies that, for some, are completely unrealistic has never been greater.

But before you panic about slipping into your bikini this summer, a new social media trend is embracing fuller frames.

The latest viral Instagram pictures could make the thigh gap trend a thing of the past.

The growing ‘mermaid thigh’ hashtag is promoting a positive body image for any ladies who have ever punished themselves for their thick thighs.

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The idea behind the campaign is that if your thighs touch, you’re one step closer to being a mermaid – by mimicking their signature fin when you swim.

Hopefully the trend will encourage women to hit the beach or the pool with pride, whatever their body type.

As the saying goes: “Always be yourself, unless you can be a mermaid.”