Let’s just start by saying we looked it up and yes, butt moons are a thing. Who knew? Butt moons happen when you go tanning and the underside of your booty where it meets the tops of your legs don’t get tan. They stay white. Like two crescent moons. Tada. Butt moons. Nobody want’s those right? Right. Now with that aside, let’s talk how to avoid the dreaded butt moons that we have established are both very real and also unwanted. It’s all about how you lay in the tanning bed. Okay, it’s the middle of winter, you’re doing battle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or you maybe you just want some solid hits of vitamin D. You’ve checked with your dermatologist and you’re going to hit a tanning bed. We feel you. We are legit in the same boat. Now the next thing that pops into your head is: If I’m going to hit a tanning bed I don’t’ want tan lines. Again, I feel you. Here’s what the recipe is according to tanninggirl.com She’s got some pretty standard tips, but also a few that never crossed our minds before! She has tons more great tips so make sure to hit up her website. Now go out there and get the best tan ever and some much-needed vitamin D. That stuff does a body good. Just don’t go crazy and try to tan your butthole. Don’t think that’s the best way to harvest solar energy. Seems more like a recipe for a burned butthole. Ouch. Nobody wants that. Let’s just figure out the best way to tan for starters. How about that?
- When laying on your back, a larger portion of your body goes away from UV contact.
- This is the most comfortable and preferred position by most of the people.
- No matter how hard you try, there will always be some parts of your body that you can’t expose while laying on your back.
Here’s how to lay properly on your back while tanning:
- Lie down relaxed. Don’t stress.
- When the tanning session starts, fold your legs into an arch with the knees higher than your body.
- Try to rest your feet on your heels. This way, the soles of the foot will also be exposed to tanning and not look ugly when you’re wearing flip-flops.
- Fold your arms behind your neck if it feels comfortable.
- If not, put down your arms beside your body but keep them away from the body at all times. This is to make sure that no parts of your sides are left untanned because of the arm’s shadow.
- Occasionally shift your weight to either side to prevent butt moons.
