- By Vikas Yadav
- Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
YouTube News: Video streaming giant YouTube has updated its advertiser-friendly content guidelines to allow users to earn revenue for videos portraying breastfeeding nudity, along with a few other exceptions in dance videos. As per the policy document, the content with a "woman breastfeeding her child" can "earn ad revenue".
In the previous case, creators were allowed to monetise these videos only when the areola was not visible. However, this is set to change with the new policy update. Plus, it added that videos showing hand expression or breast pump usage with a child in the scene are also allowed.
Breastfeeding Nudity Videos Can Earn Money On YouTube
Content such as "a woman breastfeeding her child with her nipples uncovered or visible" and "demonstrating hand expression or breast pump usage with nipples visible and a child in the scene" are now eligible for ad revenue, according to YouTube. In the case of clips that do not have a baby, the revenue will continue to remain restricted.
Dance videos featuring 'sexual body parts' have also been whitelisted for monetisation on YouTube. (Image:Unsplash)
"'Breastfeeding nudity' refers to exposed breasts and/or nipples in the context of breastfeeding or lactation. Must include contextual reference to breastfeeding, such as a child about to breastfeed or active lactation," YouTube said. According to TechCrunch, the move comes after the feedback received from parents and to allow the opportunity for creators to earn money using this content.
Dance Videos That 'Simulate Sexual Acts' Can Earn Money Too
Speaking of the relaxation around dance, the company said sexy dance moves (such as gyrating or rolling one's hips or waist), twerking or grinding and select forms of similar content can earn money. "Fleeting caresses of sexual body parts", "Dance moves that mimic or simulate sexual acts, such as pelvic thrusting or erotic lap dances, presented in a professional setting (e.g. dance studios)", and "music videos featuring recurring shots of sexual body parts", fall under this category.
However, the company notes that the videos would still have to pass the community guidelines to be deemed fit for monetisation. On a related note, the company announced it is making changes to the videos created using AI on the platform. You can read more about this here.