If You Have These Two Holes in Your Back, It Means You Don’t… Need to Worry!
🌸 What Are Venus Dimples?
Known medically as back dimples or dorsal dimples, these two symmetrical indentations sit just above the glutes, on either side of the lower spine.
They mark the location where the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine) meets the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) — the bony points of your pelvis.
A short band of connective tissue (skin and ligaments) attaches here — and in some people, this creates a visible dimple.
Why Are They Called “Venus Dimples”?
Named after Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, these dimples have long been associated with:
Femininity
Sensuality
Physical attractiveness
And while they’re more commonly noticed on women, men can have them too — though they’re often less pronounced due to differences in body fat distribution and pelvic structure.
🧬 Are They Genetic? Can You Get Them?
✅ Likely Genetic — But Not Fully Understood
While no single gene has been identified, back dimples tend to run in families — suggesting a hereditary component.
But unlike eye color or hair texture, there’s very little scientific research on what exactly causes them.
What we do know:
They’re present from birth — though they may become more visible with age or weight changes
They’re not muscles — so you can’t “work out” to get them
They’re not related to strength or health — just anatomy
❌ You Can’t “Create” Them — But You Can Accentuate Them
While you can’t train for Venus dimples, losing body fat in the lower back area can make them more visible.
This is why they’re often seen on people with lower body fat and well-defined glutes.
But if you don’t have them?
No need to worry.
They’re purely cosmetic — not a sign of fitness or fertility.
🚫 Venus Dimples vs. Sacral Dimples — Don’t Confuse Them
It’s important to distinguish between Venus dimples and sacral dimples — because one is harmless, and the other can be a sign of a medical issue.
Location
On either side of the lower back, above the buttocks
Single dimple
in the middle
of the lower back, near the spine
Appearance
Symmetrical, two dimples
One central indentation
Cause
Normal connective tissue attachment
Can be a sign of
spinal cord issues
(like spina bifida occulta)
Medical Concern?
No — purely cosmetic
Sometimes
— especially if deep, large, or accompanied by hair, skin discoloration, or neurological symptoms
✅ Bottom line:
If you have a single deep dimple near the spine, especially in a baby, have it checked by a doctor.
But if you have two symmetrical dimples on the sides of your lower back?
You’ve got Venus dimples — and they’re completely safe.
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💬 Do Men Find Venus Dimples Attractive?
