The “two dimples” in the lower back are commonly called “Venus dimples” (or sometimes “dimples of Venus” / “Apollo dimples” depending on gender context).
📍 What they actually are
They are small indentations that appear where the skin is slightly attached to the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)—a part of the pelvic bone.
So in simple terms:
👉 They are just natural anatomical features over the pelvis
🧠 Why some people have them
Whether you have these dimples depends mainly on:
- Genetics (most important factor)
- The shape of your pelvis
- How the skin and ligaments attach in that area
- Body fat distribution (they appear more clearly in leaner people, but are not caused by low weight alone)
🚫 Common myths (not true)
You may see claims online like:
- “They mean high fertility”
- “They show athletic ability”
- “They indicate good health or sexual attractiveness”
👉 None of these are medically proven. They are aesthetic or cultural interpretations, not scientific facts.
💪 Do they mean anything medically?
No. These dimples:
- Do not indicate disease
- Do not indicate spinal problems
- Do not indicate fitness level
They are simply a normal variation in human anatomy.
🧠 Bottom line
The two lower back dimples are a harmless, genetic feature caused by how pelvic bones and skin connect. They have no medical or diagnostic meaning.
If you want, I can also explain:
- why some people have one dimple instead of two
- or whether exercise can make them more visible
- or other common “body feature myths” and what science says about them
