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Instagram will change its “breast squeezing” policy after plus-size model backlash

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By Mariyan Slavov

Published: Oct 26, 2020, 6:02 AM

Instagram will change its “breast squeezing” policy after plus-size model backlash

Instagram has a strict policy when it comes to nudity or suggestive imagery. The company doesn’t allow images where the model squeezes her breasts, because it’s a trope commonly associated with pornography. This breast-squeezing policy is about to change, though.

Back in August, Instagram deleted several image posts of plus-size and black models, depicting the aforementioned scenario. When Nyome Nicholas-Williams suffered the same treatment plus Instagram also threatened to delete her account despite it being verified and having more than 62,000 followers, it was the last drop. This all led to an outburst of social anger online and Instagram had to react. Now those questionable policies will be refined.

An official spokesperson for Instagram said: “As we looked into this more closely, we realized it was an instance where our policy on breast squeezing wasn’t being correctly applied. Hearing Nyome’s feedback helped us understand where this policy was falling short, and how we could refine it.”

The policy change will apply across both Instagram and Facebook starting this week.

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Mariyan, a tech enthusiast with a background in Nuclear Physics and Journalism, brings a unique perspective to PhoneArena. His childhood curiosity for gadgets evolved into a professional passion for technology, leading him to the role of Editor-in-Chief at PCWorld Bulgaria before joining PhoneArena. Mariyan's interests range from mainstream Android and iPhone debates to fringe technologies like graphene batteries and nanotechnology. Off-duty, he enjoys playing his electric guitar, practicing Japanese, and revisiting his love for video games and Haruki Murakami's works.

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