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A Facebook A group dedicated to “barefoot living” in the UK has had to impose strict rules to stop the site from being used by foot fetishists.
The private group was set up for those who have decided stop wearing shoes While doing a variety of activities including going to the supermarket, cycling and participating in outdoor hiking.
It aims to provide support and guidance, as well as allow people to share stories Discuss the potential health benefitsLike connecting with nature.
However, new rules have now been implemented to ensure that the group is not infiltrated by people who have a sexual attraction to feet.
The Facebook page’s description now reads: “No photos of just feet; clean, dirty, decorated, or otherwise, unless there is a logical reason. If you have a good reason to post a close-up of your feet, please post the photos in the comments to your post.”
“Full length, location shots are allowed. Photos of legs will also not be asked for unless absolutely necessary. We all know what legs look like!”
The group’s administrator, Sian Davies, said: “Some people can be very uncomfortable with feet, and as a group we need to be here to support those people and help them become more comfortable being barefoot. Having pictures of feet in their news feed can be offensive.”
In recent years, the popularity of running barefoot has increased, with some fans even tackling entire marathons without shoes.
Many of those who have decided to live their lives barefoot claim that it has improved their mental health as well as their posture, and has helped them reconnect with nature and the outside world.
It can also strengthen the ligaments and tendons in the feet, as the muscles and joints begin to adapt to different ground pressure.
However, traveling barefoot has its disadvantages, including the risk of injuring one’s foot by stepping on a sharp object. It is also possible to develop blisters, cuts, infections and stress fractures from running without the proper support provided by appropriate shoes.