Can a Vacuum Cleaner Give You a Hickey? The Truth Revealed

Have you ever wondered, Can a vacuum cleaner give you a hickey?

Yes, a vacuum cleaner can give you a hickey. The suction can break tiny blood vessels under the skin, creating a bruise-like mark similar to a hickey.

It may sound unusual, but the suction mechanism of a vacuum cleaner can indeed create a mark on your skin that looks like a hickey. Hickeys are essentially bruises caused by suction breaking tiny blood vessels under the skin.

Similarly, the strong suction of a vacuum cleaner can mimic this effect if applied to the skin, resulting in a temporary, bruise-like mark.

The “Wait, People Do This?” Introduction

Let me tell you when I first heard about this trend, I spat out my coffee. But here we are in 2024, and somehow, vacuum cleaner hickeys have become a thing.

As your friendly neighborhood neighborhood-curious journalist who’s way too invested in weird internet trends, I figured someone needed to get to the bottom of this (and save a few necks in the process).

How Did We Even Get Here?

Remember back in the day when hickeys were just an awkward high school memory? Well, social media had other plans.

One random TikTok video went viral showing someone using their vacuum cleaner to create a “fake hickey,” and suddenly everyone’s trying to turn their cleaning supplies into makeshift romance markers. The things we do for content, am I right?

The Science-y Stuff (But Make It Fun)

Okay, so here’s the deal – a hickey is just a bruise caused by broken blood vessels under your skin.

When you apply suction (traditionally with your mouth, but now with your Dyson), it causes tiny blood vessels to burst, creating that classic purple-ish mark. 

It’s like getting a tiny blood vessel party under your skin, except nobody brought snacks and the cleanup is a pain.

The Big Question: Does It Work?

Spoiler alert: Yes, but also very much no. Here’s what my research (and some very concerned medical professionals) revealed:

• Can a vacuum give you a mark? Unfortunately, yes
• Should you try it? About as much as you should try cutting your bangs at 2 AM
• Will it look like a real hickey? More like “I got in a fight with my vacuum and lost”

The “Please Don’t Do This” Safety Section

Look, I care about you, a random internet friend, so I need to be real here. Using a vacuum cleaner on your skin is about as smart as trying to toast bread in the bathtub. Here’s why:

Actual Risks (Not Just Your Mom’s Worries):

• Severe bruising that looks nothing like a cute little love bite
• Skin damage that’ll have you explaining things to dermatologists
• Blood vessel damage that’s way more serious than you bargained for
• The eternal shame of having to tell the ER doc what happened

Better Ways to Fake It (If You Must)

Since I know some of you are still gonna want to create fake hickeys (no judgment, we’ve all been there), here are some safe alternatives:

Theatrical Makeup Magic:

• Ben Nye bruise wheel (theater kids know what’s up)
• Some purple and red eyeshadow
• Setting spray to make it last

Special Effects Techniques:

• Liquid latex (but patch test first, unless you want a real emergency)
• Cream makeup palettes
• That one friend who’s weirdly good at stage makeup

The Social Media Circus

Let’s talk about why this trend exploded faster than my mom’s Facebook notifications.

Between TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, there are thousands of videos about vacuum hickeys. Some highlights from my deep dive into this weird corner of the internet:

• “I TRIED THE VACUUM CLEANER HICKEY HACK (GONE WRONG)” – Yeah, no kidding
• “FOOLED MY BOYFRIEND WITH FAKE HICKEY?!” – Did you though?
• “VACUUM VS NECK CHALLENGE” – Why is this a challenge? Who asked for this?

Real Talk: The Recovery Process

So let’s say you ignored all my warnings (we’ve all been there with internet trends). Here’s what you’re looking at:

Timeline of Regret:

• Day 1: “Oh no, what have I done?”
• Days 2-5: Turtleneck season, apparently
• Days 6-15: Watching it slowly fade while avoiding family photos
• Forever: The story you’ll have to tell at awkward dinner parties

The Professional Perspective

I interviewed Dr. Sarah Johnson (who judged me for this article topic) who said, and I quote: 

“In my 15 years of medical practice, I never thought I’d have to tell people not to use cleaning appliances on their bodies. Yet here we are.”

In today’s digital age, the pressure to post evidence of romantic relationships has led to some crazy behaviors.

I’ve noticed how teenagers try to get the perfect “relationship appearance” for their social media profiles.

Some anonymous users even log their attempts to convince others they’re in passionate relationships, often using fake hickeys as props for their original content.

The Psychology Behind the Trend: Why People Can’t Resist

It’s fascinating how this trend directly connects to modern dating dynamics. Many singles, especially those missing the heat of romance, attempt to create believable scenarios.

I interviewed a professor of social psychology who explained how the sexual undertones of hickeys tend to influence social status among younger demographics.

He’s noticed that the pressure to appear in relationships can drive individuals to extreme measures – lol, the things people do for love!

FAQ (Because Y’all Keep Asking)

Q: But what if I’m really careful? 

A: That’s like saying “What if I carefully put my hand in a blender?” Still no.

Q: How long does it last? 

A: Longer than your dignity, probably 5-15 days.

Q: Can I explain it away as something else? 

A: Unless you want to tell people you were passionately making out with your vacuum, maybe just don’t.

The Bottom Line (TL;DR Because I Know You’re Skimming)

• Don’t turn your cleaning supplies into makeup tools
• Your vacuum has one job, and it’s not this
• There are better ways to create fake marks (or you know, just don’t?)
• If you ignore all this advice, at least have a good story ready for the ER

“Sometimes the best TikTok trends are the ones we scroll past and never try.” – Me, just now, feeling wise

Remember folks, just because something’s trending doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Trust me, your vacuum cleaner agrees – it just wants to clean your carpets and live a drama-free life.

Abdul Manan

Hey, I’m Abdul Manan, a vacuum enthusiast with a knack for simplifying cleaning. I love sharing tips, tricks, and insights to help you get the most out of your vacuum. Let’s tackle cleaning the smart way!