“Mewing,” or the act of pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth to sharpen your jawline, is all the rage on TikTok. Teens left and right are mewing and "looksmaxxing" in an attempt to look good (or avoid answering their teacher's questions). But what does mewing entail? Is it dangerous (answer: it can be)? What should you do when your child is mewing? Keep reading to discover the answers!
What is “mewing”?
Mewing is the act of pushing your tongue to the roof of your mouth and swallowing to make your jawline look sharper and more defined. It is part of the “looksmaxxing” movement, in which people try to make themselves as attractive as possible. Mewing is not scientifically supported and may be harmful if done too often.
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- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/magazine/teeth-mewing-incels.html
- ↑ https://aaoinfo.org/whats-trending/is-mewing-bad-for-you/
- ↑ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/what-is-mewing-tiktok-b2514767.html
- ↑ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2597750/
- ↑ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2597750/
- ↑ https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/answer-me-when-im-talking-to-you-what-to-do-when-your-child-ignores-you/
- ↑ https://sites.psu.edu/pennstatercl/the-rise-of-the-beta-male/
- ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Baddie