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A '''handbra''' is a technique wherein a woman hides her nipples and areolae by covering both breasts with her hands. The handbra technique is common in visual media and entertainment to imply toplessness without actually revealing nudity, which could result in an unwanted rating or the product being banned for sale. | A '''handbra''' is a technique wherein a woman hides her nipples and areolae by covering both breasts with her hands. The handbra technique is common in visual media and entertainment to imply toplessness without actually revealing nudity, which could result in an unwanted rating or the product being banned for sale. | ||
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A handbra is a technique wherein a woman hides her nipples and areolae by covering both breasts with her hands. The handbra technique is common in visual media and entertainment to imply toplessness without actually revealing nudity, which could result in an unwanted rating or the product being banned for sale.
Modern prevalence
The handbra gained iconic status with Janet Jackson's cover on the September 1993 issue of Rolling Stone. The magazine named it their "Most Popular Cover Ever" in 2000.
The handbra was the subject of a pointed parody advertisement for Holding Your Own Boobs Magazine performed by Sarah Michelle Gellar and Will Ferrell on the May 15, 1999 episode of Saturday Night Live.
The handbra technique is prevalent in lad mags, such as Maxim, Zoo Weekly, and FHM, that prominently feature photos of scantily clad actresses and models.[1]
