Feeling sluggish? Lost your spark in the bedroom? According to some influencers, the solution isn’t more coffee or therapy—it’s perineum sunning, AKA exposing your third pit to direct sunlight.
Social media is an all-you-can-eat buffet of bizarre wellness trends, most of which fade into oblivion once the novelty wears off. But perineum sunning—also known as taint tanning or butthole sunning—has somehow managed to keep its cheeks in the game.
Alternative wellness influencers claim it boosts energy, enhances libido, and revitalizes your “life force.” Medical professionals, on the other hand, have a slightly different take—shocking, we know.
As your trusted source for all things butt-related, we took a deep dive into this sun-drenched phenomenon, separating fact from fiction before you drop your drawers.
What Is Perineum Sunning?
Perineum sunning is exactly what it sounds like: exposing your taint (the skin between your balls and your butthole) to the sun for a short period of time—usually 30 seconds to five minutes max. It’s also called perineal sunning, taint tanning, and butthole sunning.
The trend took off after an Instagram influencer named Ra of Earth (yes, that’s his name) posted a video in 2019 of three naked dudes lying spread eagle, basking their buttholes in the morning light.
“In a mere 30 seconds of sunlight on your butthole, you will receive more energy than an entire day of being outside with your clothes on,” Ra confidently declared.
His fellow bum-bathers described the sensation as “warm,” “yummy,” and “nourishing like mother’s milk.”
Why People Are Flashing the Sun
Contrary to what you might think, perineum sunning isn’t about bronzing your backside—it’s about “harnessing life force energy.”
One of the internet’s foremost butthole sunning experts, Metaphysical Meagan, explains it like this:
“In Taoism, the perineum is called the ‘Gate of Life and Death.’ This is a gateway where energy enters & exits the body… Perineum sunning prevents the leakage of chi or life force energy.”
Translation: your gooch is allegedly a cosmic power socket, and the sun is your charger.
Meagan swears by starting her mornings with five minutes of direct taint exposure, claiming it’s replaced her need for coffee.
Bold claims. But do they hold up?
5 (Alleged Benefits of Perineum Sunning
While there’s no actual science behind this practice, that hasn’t stopped its most devoted fans from making some truly wild claims:
- Better Sleep – Supposedly regulates your circadian rhythm and promotes deeper sleep.
- More Energy – Prevents the “leakage” of chi
- Enhanced Libido – Said to balance hormone function in the sex organs.
- Germ-Free Gooch – Some believe sunlight has germicidal properties that keep your nether regions clean.
- Higher Testosterone Levels – A popular belief among some guys, though the science is shaky at best.
Sounds impressive—until you realize your body already absorbs sunlight just fine without exposing your most sensitive bits.
Is Perineum Sunning Safe?
If you’re seriously considering giving your taint a tan, here’s the good news: it’s unlikely to cause harm if you keep it brief.
The bad news? Your perineum has never seen the light of day, so it burns easily. Just ask actor Josh Brolin, who learned the hard way.
“Tried this perineum sunning that I’ve been hearing about and my suggestion is DO NOT do it as long as I did,” he wrote on Instagram. “My pucker hole is crazy burned… I’m icing and using aloe and burn creams because of the severity of the pain.”
Even so, Metaphysical Meagan explicitly warns against using sunscreen. So, you know—choose your own adventure.
Treat Your Taint with DUDE Wipes
Tempting as it may be to take a dose of vitamin D straight to the taint, there are better things you can do for your butthole.
If you wipe your ass with dry toilet paper, no amount of sunlight is going to relieve your chapped, itchy anus. That’s a job for DUDE Wipes, which are infused with aloe and vitamin E to soothe your sensitive sides.
We can’t say our wipes will make you one with the universe, but we can say you’ll feel a helluva lot fresher below the belt.
