Before its rapid rise to popularity, people often cringed at the idea of having TikTok. But ever since TikTok skyrocketed and more teens started downloading the app, teens have spoken out against what society thinks perfect bodies are and all the unrealistic expectations. Big Tiktokers have spoken out on “ideal body types,” vocalizing that “All bodies are beautiful.”

Brooklynne Webb, a body positivity TikToker, started a trend normalizing body fat with her body-positive dance. There are so many other TikTokers that preach body positivity, including Denise Mercedes, @Denise Mercedes, who has a size-inclusive clothing line. Nabela Noor, who frequently sheds light on how the media conditions us to reinforce the belief that skinny is perfect, has put together her own clothing line, throwing away size names such as “XXL” and “XS” and replacing them with passionate, radiant, powerful and loved. 

People seeing their favorite TikTok stars sharing their stories and normalizing their own stretch marks – everything society perpetuates as bad or gross – makes them feel happier and gradually learn to accept their bodies as a whole. 

People have messaged TikTokers personally thanking them for showing that all bodies aren’t the same, and that’s okay.