vabbing
{{Short description|Vaginal perfume trend}}
{{Notability|date=October 2022}}
Vabbing is the application of vaginal secretions as a perfume. It was popularized on TikTok in 2022 as a way of attracting men.
Use and popularization
Vabbing is done by placing vaginal secretions on pulse points behind the ear and the wrist, with the intention of attracting men.{{Cite web|url=https://elle.in/social-media-trend-vabbing/|title=From Vabbing To Eye Psychology, Here's How Social Media Trends Are Suggesting You Find Love |work=Elle India|date=September 20, 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/the-hook-up/what-is-tiktok-trend-vabbing-does-vaginal-fluid-perfume-work/13965278|title=Vabbing: The TikTok trend that says you should use vaginal juice as perfume|date=July 8, 2022|website=triple j |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/sexual-health/a40938627/what-is-vabbing/|title=What is vabbing? Experts give their verdict on vaginal fluid 'perfume' TikTok trend|first=Alex|last=Parren|date=August 22, 2022|website=Women's Health}} It was popularised on TikTok in 2022.{{cite news |url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2022/10/06/forget-perfumes-tiktokers-are-vabbing-to-drive-men-wild/ |title=Forget perfumes, TikTokers are 'vabbing' to drive men wild |website=Free Malaysia Today |date=October 6, 2022 }}
Efficacy and risk
There is no research that indicates this technique works with the placebo effect offered by a relevant expert as the only possibility for any efficacy.{{Cite web |last=Naftulin |first=Julia |title=TikTok users are 'vabbing' — wearing their vaginal juices as perfume to activate their natural attraction. A scientist says that makes no sense. |url=https://www.insider.com/vabbing-scientist-says-no-evidence-vaginal-perfume-attracts-mates-2022-8 |website=Insider}}