X allows consensual adult nudity, pornographic content under updated policy

X, formerly known as Twitter, has officially updated its policies to permit users to post, view, and share adult nudity and sexual content.

According to the platform’s revised guidelines, consensually produced and distributed adult pornographic content is allowed as long as it is properly labeled and not prominently displayed.

The policy emphasizes that sexual expression, whether visual or written, can be considered a legitimate form of artistic expression. X believes in the autonomy of adults to engage with and create content that reflects their own beliefs, desires, and experiences, including those related to sexuality.

However, X still prohibits pornographic content that is exploitative, nonconsensual, or promotes objectification, obscene behaviors, or the sexualization or harm to minors. Additionally, adult content cannot be used for profile pictures, banners, or other publicly visible areas.

The policy extends to AI-generated, photographic, or animated adult content. X defines adult content as depictions of full or partial nudity, including close-ups of genitals, buttocks, or breasts, as well as explicit or implied sexual behavior or simulated acts like sexual intercourse.

To ensure user safety, individuals under 18 or those who have not provided a birth date for their profile will be unable to click to view posts marked as adult content.

X is encouraging accounts that regularly post adult content to adjust their media settings to automatically add a content warning to their posts. Additionally, users are urged to add one-time content warnings for individual posts. Failure to mark posts appropriately may result in adjustments to account settings by the platform.

Prior to its rebranding in 2023, when it was still known as Twitter, the company already allowed pornographic content. Reports indicated that around 13% of all its content featured adult content.