A new Dating.com survey finds that more and more singles are embracing the belfie – a selfie of their bottom. 64% of singles say they’ve sent an online match at least one belfie over the last year. 36% say they’ve never taken a belfie, but of those who haven't more than half would be willing to try it.
- Women are more likely than men to send a belfie (59% vs. 41%).
- 75% say belfies have helped improve their self-esteem and overcome their insecurity.
- This is compared to selfies, which only 40% of people say improve their self-esteem and overcome insecurity.
- In fact, 60% of folks believe selfies do the exact opposite.
- 86% of those who sent a belfie enjoyed the experience, while 14% felt some anxiety after sending it.
- Compare that to selfies, which only 41% describe as an enjoyable experience, with 59% feeling anxiety after sending
- 98% of those who received a belfie describe the experience as enjoyable.
- And it sounds like a belfie can certainly help find love, with 77% of people crediting a belfie with improved romantic connections.
This is a trend that Hollywood has pushing for years as you can see from the clip 7 years ago. There's lots of them if you search Belfie on youtube it seems like every talk show did a piece on them back in that era.