Venus dimples, also called sacral dimples, are small indentations located just above the buttocks where the skin connects to ligaments linking the pelvis to the spine. They are a completely normal anatomical feature, present from birth in roughly 20–30% of people, slightly more common in women but also found in men. These dimples are entirely determined by genetics, similar to traits like freckles, hairline shape, or earlobe type, and their visibility can be more pronounced in leaner individuals,
though they exist across all body types. Despite widespread myths suggesting that Venus dimples indicate fertility, special energy, past-life royalty, or personality traits, there is no scientific evidence supporting these claims, and promoting such ideas can lead to unnecessary anxiety or body shame. Culturally and artistically, these dimples have been celebrated for their aesthetic appeal, which is how they came to be associated with Venus, the goddess of beauty. In very rare cases, a sacral dimple may signal a spinal issue, especially if it is unusually deep, off-center, or accompanied by hair, discoloration, drainage, or neurological symptoms, but such occurrences are exceptional. For the overwhelming majority of people, Venus dimples are simply a harmless, natural variation in human anatomy. They do not reflect health, attractiveness, or personal value, and having them—or not having them—does not change the normalcy or completeness of your body. These dimples serve as a reminder that physical traits do not need symbolic meanings to be appreciated; every body is naturally whole and worthy of respect as it is.