Let's be honest: The big booty is having a moment right now. Maybe it is thanks to the Kardashians or the wonderful invention of yoga pants, but it seems like people are finally on board with the idea that having some extra junk in the trunk can be awesome.
Whether the booty comes from squats or from genetics, it seems like more women than ever are embracing their curves. We talked to some women who were more than happy to share why they are feeling so confident about their shape.
Consider this your daily dose of body positivity!
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Embracing the Change
"My body changed a lot after having a baby. I think it is still changing now. I have wider hips and seem to be carrying more of a butt. I don't mind it though. Having a baby changed me as a person so it seems like it makes sense that it would change my shape too." — A.S.
Always Loved It
"As a black woman, I feel like I've always liked having a booty. The big-butt look has always been in for me!" — L.T.
Extra Padding
"When I learned to ski last winter, I fell. A LOT. I feel like the only reason I didn't break my tailbone was because I have extra padding. It was very bruised extra padding though!" — R.T.
Earned It
"I have EARNED my butt. I work hard with my trainer for my curves. I feel proud of my shape because it took a lot of lunges to get there." — N.D.
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More Comfortable Than Ever
"The older I get, the more comfortable I am in my own skin. I'm not stick thin and I never will be. But my husband loves me, bigger butt and all, and I feel sexy in his eyes." — M.D.
All Hail, Serena!
"I love — LOVE — tennis and I think Serena Williams is a goddess. She is so strong and fierce. She makes me want to do a million squats so I can look more like her. I think my butt is on its way!" — J.I.
Strong Is Sexy
"I think there is nothing sexier than being strong. I tend to put on muscle pretty easily and so strong legs means having a more round and muscular behind. I like knowing my larger behind means that I am fit." — L.P.
No Such Thing as a Bad Butt
"I 100 percent believe there is no such thing as a bad butt! Mine is a ba-donk-a donk and other people have a tiny heiny. It is all good. We should all feel great about whatever we have!" — O.T.
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Me & My Mom
"The older I get, the more the shape of my body reminds me of my mother. I can't hate that. My mom is amazing and I am lucky to be like her, big thighs and butt and all!" — S.F.
No Apologies
"Why WOULDN'T I love my butt? My body is thick and curvy and I love it. My shape is sexy!" — R.T.
Power
"I like feeling like my body is powerful and strong. As a trainer, I know my glutes are part of my body's powerhouse. And I look good in workout tights!" — C.H.
