Vabbing is the application of vaginal secretions as a perfume. It was first popularized on TikTok in 2022 as a way of attracting men.
Use and popularization
Vabbing is done by placing vaginal secretions on pulse points behind the ears and wrists, with the intention of attracting men.123 It was popularised on social media platform TikTok in 2022.24
Efficacy
There is no research that indicates this technique works, with the placebo effect offered by a relevant expert as the only possibility for any efficacy.256
See also
See also
- Human sex pheromones, a scientific theory of human sexual attraction
- Human sexual activity, the manner in which humans engage sexually
References
References
- Sharman, Sakshi (September 20, 2022). "From vabbing to eye psychology, here's how social media trends are suggesting you find love". Elle. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- Salmin, Dee (July 8, 2022). "Vabbing: The TikTok trend that says you should use vaginal juice as perfume". The Hook Up. Triple J. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- Parren, Alex (August 22, 2022). "What is vabbing? Experts give their verdict on vaginal fluid "perfume" TikTok trend". Women's Health. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- "Forget perfumes, TikTokers are "vabbing" to drive men wild". Free Malaysia Today. October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- Naftulin, Julia (August 5, 2022). "TikTok users are "vabbing" — wearing their vaginal juices as perfume to activate their natural attraction. A scientist says that makes no sense". Business Insider. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
- Amzat, Jimoh; Kanmodi, Kehinde K.; Egbedina, Eyinade A. (2023). "Research on vaginal dabbing: A systematic scoping review". Reproductive, Female and Child Health. 2 (1): 3–10. doi:10.1002/rfc2.23. ISSN 2768-7228.