P!nk has just released her latest music video, “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken,” and it’s receiving the applause it deserves. However, not everyone is thrilled. Amidst various critiques about the video’s visual style—clearly subjective—an all-too-familiar complaint has surfaced that we’ve seen before.
It seems certain viewers have decided to fixate on a detail that’s as natural as breathing: P!nk’s nipples. One commenter claimed, “It’s just you, Karen. No one else can see through her shirt like you can.” Kudos to you for your superhero-like vision; maybe you should report to the nearest lab for evaluation!
Another individual chimed in with a shockingly ignorant remark about the existence of bras, suggesting P!nk should be aware of this revolutionary garment. How generous of them to remind her that she should confine her body to appease random social media critics!
Some viewers lamented that the video was “ruined” because of her visible nipples, while others made snarky comments about her appearance, as if that were a valid critique of her artistry. It’s truly disheartening to see the amount of body shaming and internalized misogyny that permeates these comments, especially coming from women.
Yes, there were numerous supportive comments praising P!nk’s empowering message, but the negativity cannot be ignored. Nipples and breasts are a normal part of human anatomy, and it’s baffling that society still struggles to accept this reality. Men have nipples too, yet they rarely face similar scrutiny. The stigma surrounding female nipples is outdated and frankly ridiculous, a double standard that needs to be dismantled.
To put it plainly: it’s time to stop policing women’s bodies based on your own outdated notions of modesty. As Lauren Duca pointed out in a renowned article, “The thing about nipples is literally everyone has them, but we choose to sexualize only women’s nipples.” This choice to stigmatize serves no one—least of all, your children. So, let’s give it a rest, folks.
If you’re interested in topics related to women’s health and empowerment, check out this insightful post on home insemination kits and for a deeper dive into pregnancy, visit March of Dimes.
Ultimately, let’s move forward in a world where we celebrate bodies in all their forms rather than shame them.