by Ns0u June 22, 2016

Vaginal septum is a partition of tissue has formed during fetal development that divides the vagina into two parts.
Person 1. My newborn has a vagina septum.
Person 2. I had one myself and got it surgically removed!
Person 1. What even is a vaginal septum?
Person 2. Oh it’s just when a fetus is developing and the vagina ends up parting into two.
Person 2. I had one myself and got it surgically removed!
Person 1. What even is a vaginal septum?
Person 2. Oh it’s just when a fetus is developing and the vagina ends up parting into two.
by idomybig1asalways April 8, 2024

I totally got a rusty septum last night and then that bitch tried to kiss me, so I slapped her in the face.
by Jeru Tha Damaja May 2, 2009

A dismissive phrase invented as a lazy insult toward women with septum rings. It’s most often used when the person insulting can’t actually respond to what a woman with a septum piercing is saying — so instead of addressing her point, they reduce her to her jewelry.
It’s not really a “theory” at all — it’s a cop-out comeback.
People lean on “Septum Theory” when they’re out of arguments, turning someone’s appearance into the debate itself.
It’s not really a “theory” at all — it’s a cop-out comeback.
People lean on “Septum Theory” when they’re out of arguments, turning someone’s appearance into the debate itself.
Her: “That’s actually factually incorrect, here’s the source.”
Him: “Uhh… Septum Theory.”
Translation: “I don’t have a real argument, so I’ll just insult your piercing.”
Her: Says anything that goes against men in general
Him: Septum theory strikes again.
Translation: I have no argument.
Aka "Septum Theory" Theory. The theory that men will find anything they can to try an degrade a woman, logical or not.
Him: “Uhh… Septum Theory.”
Translation: “I don’t have a real argument, so I’ll just insult your piercing.”
Her: Says anything that goes against men in general
Him: Septum theory strikes again.
Translation: I have no argument.
Aka "Septum Theory" Theory. The theory that men will find anything they can to try an degrade a woman, logical or not.
by txxxxx September 23, 2025

The theory that conservative men dislike women with septum piercings, due to a person, generally, needing to be over the age of 18 in order to get one.
by Omega_Iteration August 8, 2025

The actual origin of the Septum Ring Theory stems from the belief that when someone experiences trauma — especially something that made them feel powerless, violated, or unseen — they often search for ways to reclaim agency over their body or narrative.
The septum piercing is particularly striking because:
• It’s central on the face — hard to miss.
• It’s reversible (can be hidden or removed), offering flexibility.
• It has cultural associations with rebellion, nonconformity, and strength.
So, wearing one can become a kind of armor or badge — a visible reminder: “I’ve survived something, and I’m not the same.” It turns internal pain into an external identity marker that others can see, but only the wearer truly understands the meaning behind.
In current use, The Septum Piercing Theory denotes unnecessary aggression on social media stemming from someone who has made their trauma a part of their identity.
The septum piercing is particularly striking because:
• It’s central on the face — hard to miss.
• It’s reversible (can be hidden or removed), offering flexibility.
• It has cultural associations with rebellion, nonconformity, and strength.
So, wearing one can become a kind of armor or badge — a visible reminder: “I’ve survived something, and I’m not the same.” It turns internal pain into an external identity marker that others can see, but only the wearer truly understands the meaning behind.
In current use, The Septum Piercing Theory denotes unnecessary aggression on social media stemming from someone who has made their trauma a part of their identity.
The Septum Ring Theory never fails. Look at this unhinged cow rant about the way her ex left her. I can see why now.
by Meluckycharms2 October 9, 2025
