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A fitness enthusiast called a woman’s lower belly “a blessing,” but a gynaecologist says his explanation about the uterus was anatomically wrong.
The doctor said that wrong belly advice may hide real health issues. (Representative Image)
Women are, at times, criticised for their bodies and how they look online. Amid all this, a recent video caught attention where a fitness enthusiast tried to reassure a friend about her belly, calling it a “blessing.”
Lily, founder of The Night Club and athlete at Gymshark, shared the video showing a conversation she had with a male fitness buddy. She admitted feeling self-conscious about her lower belly, thinking it was fat. The man told her, “It’s not a bump, it’s a blessing.”
He went on, “In front of your intestines is your uterus. It makes you feel like you are bloated. If you have food in your intestines, it pushes the uterus out more. You have less space here.”
Gesturing to her belly, he added, “It’s the most advanced and amazing part of the human body. You should not feel embarrassed about it. You should feel great about it.”
Watch it here:
The video has over 4.5 million views, and many praised the positivity. But the explanation about the uterus was medically incorrect.
Uterus Isn’t in Front Of the Intestines
Dr. Karen Tang, a gynaecologist and social media educator, shared the video on her Instagram page and commented, “Love the support, but anatomically, what he said isn’t correct.” The uterus is located in the pelvic region, between the bladder and rectum, not in front of the intestines.
Dr. Tang explained that a normal uterus is tiny, only a few centimetres larger than a testicle. It doesn’t move with intestinal bloating, and the lower belly bulge comes from normal fat or bloated intestines, not the uterus. Gravity pulls things downward, so the belly looks fuller in the lower abdomen.
Myths About Uterus Size
Dr. Tang also warned that a large uterus could signal medical conditions such as:
– Fibroids (non-cancerous tumours)
– Adenomyosis (uterine lining growing into muscle)
– Large ovarian cysts
She noted that normalising lower belly bulges or mis-explaining anatomy could prevent women from recognising symptoms early.
“A patient might see this video, think everything is fine, and delay getting medical help,” she said in her video.
“Inaccurate mansplaining, even if meant kindly, doesn’t help and can hurt women,” Dr. Tang also stated. Early attention to pain, heavy periods, or pelvic issues is key to timely diagnosis.
A team of writers at News18.com bring you stories on what’s creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture.
A team of writers at News18.com bring you stories on what’s creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture.
Delhi, India, India
October 22, 2025, 14:42 IST
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