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'''Anal bleaching''' is the practice of bleaching the darker [[pigmentation]] of the skin around the [[anus]] for cosmetic purposes. There has been much debate about whether anal bleaching is a real phenomenon or an [[urban myth]], with the names of a number of famous actresses being linked with the practice in rumors. According to [[Tristan Taormino]] in an article in the ''[[Village Voice]]'', the phenomenon is real, with a preparation including [[hydroquinone]] as an active ingredient being used. In and around Los Angeles, beauty salons advertise the service, usually around 75 dollars a session. |
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Revision as of 19:07, 1 October 2005
Anal bleaching is the practice of bleaching the darker pigmentation of the skin around the anus for cosmetic purposes. There has been much debate about whether anal bleaching is a real phenomenon or an urban myth, with the names of a number of famous actresses being linked with the practice in rumors. According to Tristan Taormino in an article in the Village Voice, the phenomenon is real, with a preparation including hydroquinone as an active ingredient being used. In and around Los Angeles, beauty salons advertise the service, usually around 75 dollars a session.
Tabitha Stevens
Porn star Tabitha Stevens admitted on an episode of Howard Stern to having this procedure done and proceeded to display it to him and even go so far as to have someone from the studio team apply the bleach cream.
External links
- Village Voice article: Pucker Up: Britesmile for Bungholes: Investigating the latest craze in bodily beautification: anal bleaching by Tristan Taormino, July 11th, 2005
- ninemsn Health: Ask the experts: Dr Richard Day -- Skin Bleaching
- Crapper's Quarterly article: The Truth About Anal Bleaching