The obsession of teen and tween girls with their “thigh gaps” has only amplified since we mentioned it in August’s Teen Mag Roundup, spreading the social network of self-harm beyond Tumblr to Pinterest and Facebook.

The obsession of teen and tween girls with their “thigh gaps” has only amplified since we mentioned it in August’s Teen Mag Roundup, spreading the social network of self-harm beyond Tumblr to Pinterest and Facebook. Media messages perpetuate the trend, and instead of building self-confidence, solutions offered include videos like “5 Ways to Fake a Thigh Gap.” (Business Insider)