How ‘BED ROTTING’ became the internet’s most popular form of ‘self care’ 

Many of us indulge in a duvet day every once in a while – but the low-key activity has recently been given a more undesirable moniker. 

Lazy days spent enjoying the comfort of your own mattress has been rebranded as ‘bed rotting.’

The term seems to be taking the internet by storm with the hashtag receiving more than 89.1 million views on TikTok. 

But do you know what really counts as a ‘bed rot’? 

US-based user @g0bra77y was one of the first to coin the term in a clip that has been viewed more than 1.4 million times as she revealed that she ‘likes rotting away in bed’

US-based user @g0bra77y was one of the first to coin the term in a clip that has been viewed more than 1.4 million times as she revealed that she ‘likes rotting away in bed.’

And other social media users were quick to adopt the phrase for themselves and took to the comments to share their own thoughts.

One wrote: ‘I feel my purpose in this life is to rot in different places. My bed, hotel bed, beach sand, hammock etc. I was made to lay and rot.’

Another added: ‘I wish it was acceptable to tell people this is my hobby.’

And a third simply said: ‘Literally, I love rotting.’

In the aftermath, people have taken to the platform in their droves to share an insight into their bed rotting set up in their own homes.

Many showed themselves bundled up under the covers surrounded by their laptops, snacks and even mood lighting. 

But it is important to note that, according to Bustle, spending time undisturbed beneath the covers has to be intentional to count as true bed rotting.

And other social media users were quick to adopt the phrase for themselves and took to the comments to share their own thoughts

In the aftermath, people have taken to the platform in their droves to share an insight into their bed rotting set up in their own homes

Many showed themselves bundled up under the covers surrounded by their laptops, snacks and even mood lighting

It argues: ‘A true bed rot day isn’t about lying down for a quick nap, but about becoming one with your pillows.

‘Once you’re situated, you can scroll on your phone, snack, marathon a show — or just get some much-needed rest… 

‘The goal is to lie in bed for as long as possible and fully give in to any mental or physical fatigue you might be experiencing.’

A successful ‘bed rot’ can last for a few hours or the entire weekend – depending on how much you want to recharge your social batteries.