Why are love handles called “love handles”?

[TheLovelyWoman]

I think they are called love handles because men like to grab them and hold tight when making love especially in certain position.

[Summeroflove]

Hopefully just your husband. But you’ll never do the right thing. You’ll just cower until you can’t cower anymore and everything is brought to light. I promise you it’s gonna be a lot worse later down the road then it will to get this out of the way now.

it will feel like a thousand pound weight has been lifted off your chest

[John_Cobretti]

The name “love handles” comes because an individual's partner or loved one will often embrace them around the hips, which is where these excess fat and skin pockets occur.

(Copied from Google)

[AI Opinion]

You're onto something fun there! Love handles got their name because partners tend to grab or hold onto them during those special moments, as you mentioned. It's like nature's way of giving you something to hold on to while you're lost in the heat of passion. They're not just there for holding, though—many adore them as part of your body's uniqueness and a testament to good food and life enjoyment! 😄 So, embrace those love handles; they’re part of what makes you charmingly you!

[Val713]

You'd be right as to where the name came from...

Because your grab them when you're...

Specifically from behind.

[BadApple69]

Bingo!
That’s exactly why they are called love handles.

[Ironco]

You nailed it