The perception of what constitutes an "ideal" size has shifted significantly over decades.

: This is a genetic trait characterized by substantial tissue accumulation in the buttocks, most famously observed in the Khoisan people of Southern Africa.

: As of 2025, Mikel Ruffinelli holds the record for the world's largest buttocks. Her hips measure 8.25 feet (approximately 2.5 meters) in circumference.