Megan Blain, an 18-year-old who’s hooked on sunbeds, says she won’t stop tanning, even though online trolls are constantly insulting her. They’ve compared her skin to a “dirty 2p coin,” but she feels stuck in a tanning habit she can’t break.
Megan, from Seaham, County Durham, started using sunbeds at 16 to keep a tan all year. She ditched fake tan products for daily sunbed sessions and even began using tanning injections to get a darker glow. Although she didn’t know much about the risks, she spent up to 30 minutes on sunbeds, sometimes using baby oil to boost the effect.

Teenager Megan Blain, 18, has admitted to being addicted to sunbeds, despite facing harsh criticism online and noticing concerning changes to her skin


Megan said, “I liked how I looked with a tan. I wear bright colors, and the tan made them stand out more. Once I saw how good it looked, I started going to the sunbeds more often.”
But her intense tanning routine has raised health concerns. Megan now admits she’s addicted and has tried to cut back on sunbed use.
She also says the tanning injections make her feel sick, and she’s noticed a strange patch on her skin that changes size. Even though she’s scared it could be cancer, she hasn’t stopped tanning yet. Megan has tried to go to the doctor several times but gets too nervous to go inside.
“I’m the type of person who worries about everything, so it’s strange that I’m not more worried about this patch. I know it could be melanoma, but I still use sunbeds, which shows it’s an addiction. I never feel dark enough,” she explained.
She says she’s stuck in a cycle of overusing sunbeds and taking injections that make her feel sick and unable to eat. She used to go every day, but now she goes about four times a week.
Despite getting negative attention from strangers, with some saying she looks like a “burnt chip” or a “cremated” version of herself, Megan still can’t imagine life without tanning beds.




Megan said, “Everywhere I go, people stare at me. When they say I’m dark, I don’t believe them. I don’t feel dark at all, like I can’t see it myself.”
She admits she wants to stop using sunbeds one day, but she can’t imagine quitting. “I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone because you could get addicted without even realizing it, like I did,” she warned.
Megan has tried to cut down, now only using sunbeds four times a week, and she’s using her TikTok platform to warn younger people about the dangers of sunbed addiction. She’s especially worried because more young people seem to be using sunbeds than older ones, and she knows how easy it is to get hooked.
However, Megan has also faced online trolls who make fun of her tan. Some compare her to “burnt chips” or say her skin looks like a dirty “2p coin.” One person even asked if the sunbeds “cremated” her.
While Megan’s views on tanning have changed, she still struggles to break her habit of using UV lights.




Megan said, “After two years, I’ve changed my mind about sunbeds. If I could go back, I’d never start. Now, it’s not even about wanting to be tan anymore—I just feel like I have to use them.”
She explained that once she’s on the sunbed, it’s hard to turn it off. “I don’t even like using them anymore, I actually dread it, but I feel like I physically can’t stop.”
Another tanning addict, Fionnghuala Maguire, 35, from Belfast, shared her story, saying she feels “lucky to be alive” after using sunbeds almost every day for 15 years. She started at 14 and never used sunscreen during that time. Fionnghuala is now warning others not to make the same mistake, having been hooked on tanning and going to salons up to seven days a week at the height of her addiction.
Jennifer Garner Reveals Her Beau, a Recognizable Figure
The resurgence of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s romance has dominated headlines, but amidst the buzz of “Bennifer,” another significant figure from Affleck’s past seems to have been overlooked: his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
The resurgence of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s romance has dominated headlines, but amidst the buzz of “Bennifer,” another significant figure from Affleck’s past seems to have been overlooked: his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.

Following their split in 2015 and subsequent divorce in 2018, Affleck and Garner continue to co-parent their three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
Reports suggest that Garner began dating businessman John Miller approximately six months before her divorce was finalized.

Miller, known for his low-key demeanor and role as CEO of CaliBurger, maintains a private life. His previous marriage to Caroline Campbell and their shared children further underscores his preference for discretion.
Despite their relationship lasting five years, Garner and Miller have consciously stayed out of the Hollywood spotlight, focusing on authenticity and privacy.
Their journey hit a bump in 2020-2021 when they briefly separated over differing views on marriage. However, they reunited, with insiders praising Miller’s caring nature and Garner’s growing comfort in publicly acknowledging their love.
Recent sightings of the couple engaging in public displays of affection signal a newfound openness about their relationship.
While marriage has been a topic of discussion, Garner and Miller are content with the current state of their bond, preferring to define it on their own terms.
Friends of Garner speak highly of the couple’s connection, highlighting Garner’s desire for a relationship grounded outside of celebrity circles.
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