‘Blue Waffle disease’ is the latest disturbing trend on TikTok. Let’s talk about this condition and why everyone finds it so unsettling.
Every so often, something trends on the internet that is so unbelievable you have to do a double take. Blue Waffle disease is this month’s TikTok trend with familiar origins.
Blue Waffle Disease now has over 48 million views on TikTok because many people are genuinely concerned. So what is it, and why is it so alarming?
What is Blue Waffle disease?
Blue Waffle disease is a vaginal infection that supposedly turns the vagina blue. It became popular sometime in the past decade when a disturbing image circulated. This image showed an inflamed vagina with a distinct blue coloration.
After trending all those years ago, the Blue waffle image has made a resurgence. This TikTok user films his hilarious reaction after discovering what Blue Waffle disease is. We can tell from what he does next that he desperately wants to forget what he saw.
Now you know what Blue Waffle disease is, but it’s time to ask yourself if it is real.
Does Blue Waffle disease exist?
According to Planned Parenthood, there is no disease — sexually transmitted or otherwise — that would turn your vagina blue. Blue Waffle disease is not a medically recognized infection. However, most of the symptoms associated with Blue Waffle disease are consistent with a condition known as ‘vaginitis.’
Vaginitis is an infection caused by the unchecked growth of germs in the vagina. It leads to inflammation, itching, pain, vaginal odor, and discharge, which are symptoms of Blue Waffle disease. However, something separates the real from the fake, and that is redness. While Blue Waffle disease is said to make the vagina blue, vaginitis makes it red due to inflammation.
This TikTok user completely debunks Blue Waffle disease. He explains that vaginitis is closest to Blue Waffle disease, though it doesn’t make the vagina blue.
However, many people like this Twitter user believe Blue Waffle disease is a real medical condition.
Although Blue Waffle disease appears to be a medical hoax, STIs are real. You could get one by having unprotected sex or exhibiting poor vaginal hygiene. Therefore, you can rest easy knowing that your vagina won’t turn blue, but remain cautious!
What do you think about Blue Waffle disease on TikTok? Could it be the product of an undiscovered medical condition, or do you agree it is fake?
