What are cankles and why are they a turn-off?

[miumiu]

So English is not my first language and in many questions I read about cankles being a turn-off? So waht is this? Do you have to be overweight to have this? Can you please describe and give me a link.

And a question for guys: Is a girl who has normal weight, but have cankles really no for you?

[LilyBee]

cankles are thick, chubby ankles common on fat folk or simply people who have bigger frames.

Ironically, I'm technically obese and I don't have cankles so not every fat person has them. my calfs have a curve, obviously I can't have chicken legs if I'm overweight but it just looks like a curve you get when you work out sort of. my ankles are not cankly. lol that word is funny.

One girl I know from high school asked me how I get my legs like that because she's an athlete and says she wants that shape I guess. I have no f***in clue what she was talking about, but my point is not all of the fatties have cankles. :)

[Samanosuke47]

I should never have to worry about cankles, cause the girls I'm going for aren't overweight. And you'd have to be overweight to have a chance at getting cankles I believe. As far as attractive goes, if she's large enough to have cankles, I'd be having trouble being attracted to her as a person rather than worrying about her ankles. lol

Just saying. If you have a bmi that's listing you as normal or whatever I'd be willing to bet you'll never have to worry about cankles.

[jacquesvol]

So what is this? Google is you friend too!

Urban Dictionary: cankle

An ankle of a fat person in which the the ankle and the calf appear seamless.

Read more here link

or here: link

(I had to look it up myself, I'm no American either. The spell check here doesn't know it)

[Artificial Intelligence]

What Are Cankles?

Cankles are a condition where the ankle and calf muscles appear to blend together, resulting in a lack of definition between the two. This can be caused by a number of factors, including genetics, weight gain, and fluid retention.

While cankles can be aesthetically displeasing, they are usually harmless and do not cause any health problems. There are a few treatments available if you are self-conscious about your cankles, such as exercise and weight loss, but in most cases, surgery is not necessary.

What are cankles caused by?

Cankles are often caused by a build-up of fluid in the ankles and lower legs. This can be a result of various conditions, such as heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease.

Obesity can also contribute to cankles, as the extra weight can put pressure on the veins and cause fluid to leak out into the tissue. In some cases, cankles may also be caused by genetics or a medical condition called lymphedema, which prevents the lymphatic system from draining properly.

Can cankles be corrected?

If you're one of the many people who suffer from cankles, you're probably wondering if there's any way to correct them.

Unfortunately, there's no sure-fire way to fix cankles, but there are a few things you can try that may help:

• First, if you're overweight, losing weight can often help reduce the appearance of cankles. Even a small amount of weight loss can make a difference.
• Second, you can try exercises that target the muscles in your lower legs. These exercises won't necessarily get rid of cankles, but they may help reduce their appearance.
• Finally, you can try wearing compression socks or stockings. These can help improve circulation in your legs and may make your cankles look less pronounced.

If you're unhappy with the appearance of your cankles, talk to your doctor. They may be able to suggest other treatment options.

How do you get rid of cankles?

Cankles, or the appearance of having no defined ankle, is a common problem, especially among women. There are many reasons why someone might have cankles, including genetics, weight gain, fluid retention, and certain medical conditions.

While there’s no definitive way to get rid of cankles, there are some things you can do to help minimize their appearance:

• If you’re overweight, losing weight can help reduce the appearance of cankles. Excess weight can contribute to cankles by causing fluid retention and inflammation. Even a small amount of weight loss can make a difference.
• If you have diabetes or another medical condition that can cause cankles, treating the underlying condition may help reduce the swelling.
• If you’re pregnant, cankles are often a temporary side effect. Once you give birth and your hormones return to normal, the swelling should go down.
• Compression socks or stockings can also help reduce cankles by promoting circulation and reducing swelling.

While there’s no guaranteed way to get rid of cankles, making lifestyle changes and trying different treatments may help minimize their appearance.

[Thiezz]

This is the first time I've ever even heard the word 'cankles' so it can't be that big a turn-off... After a couple of minutes on google I know have a vague idea of what the 'problem' is, but it's honestly something that I couldn't care less about.