FUPA is the slang term for belly fat, with the acronym standing for “fat upper pubic area.” Some people may find fat around the belly the most difficult type of fat to lose.

What causes FUPA?

Weight gain and loss are also often responsible for the pockets of fat and loose skin associated with this condition. It is commonly developed in women after having children, as weight gain and muscle laxity predominantly occur in and around this region. Another potential cause is diet.

Do guys have FUPA?

It is covered with hair and basically segments into the labia majora in females. In males, it protects the symphysis pubis. Both men and woman may struggle with FUPA if they are overweight or morbidly obese. Fat is fat, and if you are prone to fat in the abdominal area, you may also get the dreaded FUPA.

Is a FUPA a muffin top?

Medically speaking, a FUPA is when a person carries fat on their mons pubis (a.k.a pubic mountain). By definition, a FUPA is a fatty area where your pubic hair grows… not to be mistaken for your equally lovely ‘muffin top’ or the bit where you lower abdomen sticks out a little bit.

Is having a FUPA normal?

“The FUPA and the panniculus are the same thing,” Dr. Jennifer Wider, a women’s health expert, tells Inverse. “It’s incredibly common and often the archenemy of post-pregnant women everywhere. It’s completely normal to have this area stand out after pregnancy.

What is a pubic lift?

A monsplasty procedure is a surgery on your pubic mound, the fatty upper portion of the genital area. A monsplasty removes excess tissue from the area. It’s sometimes called a “pubic lift.” This treatment can be performed for both men and women.

What causes mother’s apron?

Also known as a pannus stomach or mother’s apron, apron belly occurs when the belly and fat surrounding the internal organs expands due to weight gain or pregnancy, resulting in additional fat deposits in the omentum (an apron-like flap under your abdominal muscles and in front of your intestines.)