Gen Z bringing back sexy porn fetish but critics warn its promoting dangerous body trend

A popular reality star has exposed a “niche” porn genre most didn’t know existed – sparking fresh fears over a “dangerous” body trend.Carl Radke, an original member of the “Summer House” contingent, revealed in a recent episode of the cult reality show that he has a thing for tan lines.While his porn preference is considered pretty vanilla when compared to the wide-range of fetish categories available, Radke’s admission left many shocked as some warned of its harmful messaging.The porn bombshell was dropped when West Wilson, one of Radke’s co-stars, asked him and fellow housemate Jesse Solomon what “weird” adult content they enjoy the most.After a bit of banter between the men, Radke declared: “I had a thing where I just searched tan lines.I like tan line porn.”Since the moment aired the internet has been having a field day.“Legit, had no idea tan lines was a porn-category,” one wrote on TikTok.“Of all the filthy ways that could have gone, I was not expecting that,” said another.As one declared: “Had no idea this was a thing, tan lines are painful.”Tan lines are formed after too much exposure to harsh UV levels, but experts warn that even mild sunburn can cause permanent skin damage and may increase your risk of skin cancer.A staggering two in three Australians will get skin cancer in their lifetime due to the harsh UV levels in the country.

These are the highest rates in the world.Sun safety advocates have been working tirelessly to prevent the glamorisation of tan lines for decades, but it has seen a resurgence in recent months on social media as Gen Z take part in the worrying “#sunburnttanlines” trend.Many of the clips show young women wearing tiny bikinis with angry red skin, while other videos contain tutorials on how to “rawdog” in the sun.Despite hugely successful awareness campaigns, there are still an alarming number of people who view tan lines as “sexy.”Tan line porn is a next-level take on tann...