can have similar lower-back indentations as well. They are sometimes informally called “Apollo dimples.”
Are They a Sign of Good Health?
This is where online claims can become misleading.
Venus dimples are often associated with attractiveness, fitness, and physical conditioning, but having them does not automatically mean that someone is healthier or fitter than another person.
Likewise, not having them does not indicate poor health.
A person’s overall health depends on many factors, including physical activity, nutrition, sleep, genetics, and medical history—not on whether two small indentations happen to appear on their lower back.
Why Are They More Visible on Some People?
Body composition can affect how noticeable these natural indentations are.
When there is less tissue covering the underlying pelvic structures, the contours of the area may become easier to see. Muscle definition can also change the overall appearance of the lower back and hips.
However, this does not