Beef fat the latest trend being used to soothe Hemorrhoids
In the ever-evolving world of wellness trends, humanity has reached a new milestone—or perhaps a slippery slope. Health enthusiasts are now touting beef tallow as the latest “natural” remedy for soothing hemorrhoids, proving once again that there’s no limit to what people will smear on themselves in the name of relief.
The trend started when a viral TikTok influencer, known only as “Beefy Boi,” claimed that applying rendered beef fat provided instant cooling and anti-inflammatory benefits to his posterior woes. “It’s like Mother Nature herself cooked up a cure for my butt problems,” he declared in a post that’s now been viewed over 10 million times.
Since then, meat counters across the country have reported a surge in demand for beef fat, with butcher shops struggling to keep up. “We thought people wanted it for cooking,” said Harold Greaves, owner of Harold’s Meats in Omaha. “Turns out, they’re using it as some kind of butt balm. I’m not sure whether to be proud or horrified.”
Doctors, however, are less enthusiastic. “While beef fat does have some moisturizing properties, it’s not designed for medical use,” said Dr. Lisa Patel, a proctologist. “And the smell? Let’s just say you don’t want to be the person in line at the grocery store after someone’s tried this.”
Still, enthusiasts are undeterred. A Facebook group, “Tallow to the Rescue,” now has over 30,000 members exchanging recipes for DIY beef fat suppositories and sharing testimonials like, “Feels weird at first, but my tushy’s never been happier!”
Meanwhile, vegan hemorrhoid sufferers are demanding alternatives. One company has already stepped up with a line of cruelty-free products made from coconut oil and oat milk, though early reviews suggest they don’t have the same “beefy” charm.
Only time will tell whether this trend sizzles or fizzles out, but one thing is clear: when it comes to natural remedies, people are willing to go to great lengths—and depths—for relief.
