YouTube updates rules for monetizing adult content

YouTube announced last Thursday (16) that it has made significant changes to its guidelines for advertiser-friendly material affecting adult content. With the update, Videos showing nudity and non-sexual dancing while breastfeeding are now eligible for monetization.

The change applies to content such as: A woman teaches how to use a breast pump, her nipples are visible and a baby is shown on stage, For example. Previously, this content was only monetized if the areola was not visible in the recording.

According to new policies; Breastfeeding videos on YouTube must include contextual references to the process to be eligible for monetizationJust like a baby preparing to breastfeed or actively breastfeeding. Revenue will continue to be generated from content that does not feature children.

The update was based on user feedback; It is stated that such materials are very useful for first-time parents., mainly according to YouTube. In this way, the Google platform decided to value creators and allow them to earn income by viewing their productions.

Dance videos on YouTube

Regarding videos showing dances, Removal of restrictions covers some types of movements, such as twerking, that appear on recordings. In this way, YouTube started to monetize such content and gained the feature of showing ads during playback.

But Google said this We will continue to exclude dance videos that contain deliberate and repetitive genital, breast or butt scenes. The same applies to content that includes movements that simulate sexual acts and shows off extremely short clothing.

Despite relaxing the rules regarding these situations, YouTube emphasized that: Videos must comply with other community guidelines, standards for publication and the ability to display advertising and generate revenue. All changes can be checked on the platform’s support page.