Instagram's insistence on removing photos of any nipples belonging to women (and only women) is well-known. One account, aligned with the #FreeTheNipple cause, is tricking the platform's strict nudity policies.

Genderless_Nipples posts close-up photos of nipples that make it hard to tell whether the photo is of a man or a woman.

SEE ALSO: 'OITNB' star joins #FreeTheNipple campaign by Photoshopping women's nipples over his own

Instagram has come under fire before for its strict stance on female nudity, even when that nudity is not sexualized. The app often removes photos showing women's nipples and does not do the same for men.

Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

The account, spotted by Paper Magazine, has had photos of male nipples removed from its page since it started posting in December.

View this post on Instagram

"Instagram, you can't even tell the difference between male and female nipples; who could!? So why even bother banning female nipples if they can be so similar?" the account holders wrote in a post.

The account's bio implores users and Instagram to "support all genders" and change Instagram's policy on female nudity.

View this post on Instagram

#FreeTheNipple activists have tried to outsmart Instagram before, most notably when women copied-and-pasted cutouts of male nipples over their own.


Featured Video For You
Glowing bike path in Dutch town is like a moving Van Gogh painting

Follow HGTV on Social

Keep up with HGTV designers and hosts.

About HGTV

HGTV’s expert editors and writers share home decorating, garden and home improvement ideas, inspiration and advice based on our brand’s 30+ years of expertise and experience. We also give you the latest updates on HGTV shows and stars, cleaning tips and shopping recommendations. Learn more about us and our editorial standards.