When we put our hands up on our hips, do I dip, you dip, we dip? The answer is yes because we all have hip dips, even if you do not realize it.
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If you are wondering what hip dips are, keep reading to decide if they are something that you should be worried about and should be trying to get rid yourself of.
What are Hip Dips and Why Do I Have Them?
Hip dips are natural, inward curves upon the hips that are caused by the shape of your pelvis. They are a normal and natural part of your body structure.
Because hip dips are a natural part of you, they are quite common.
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Hip Dips vs Love Handles
The difference between hip dips and love handles is that hip dips may not always be noticeable, but love handles usually are, and they are much higher on the sides of the abdomen.
With love handles, the skin noticeably extends out due to fat accumulation around the hips and abdomen. Love handles are also not related to bone structure like hip dips.
All of us have hip dips, evident by an indentation where our hip bone meets the top of the thigh; it may be noticeable in some, but in others, it may not be as noticeable.
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Are Hip Dips Attractive?
Your hip dips may be attractive to you based on how much you love your body. To some, hip dips may be a sexy addition to your curves.
For those who are uncomfortable with them or how noticeable they may seem, dressing in a manner to take the focus off of your hips may be what you need to do in order to make your hip dips more attractive to you; how you feel about them is most important.
Can You Get Rid of Hip Dips?
If you choose to try to minimize the appearance of your hip dips, there are exercises that you can do to