LGBT+ Charity Calendar Banned on Facebook

Facebook has banned an LGBT+ calendar, the Naked Rugby Players, for containing “sexual activity” despite the calendar not actually containing anything sexually explicit, Gay UK reports.

The Calendar raises money for testicular cancer and contains over 70 ordinary rugby players of all body types posing naked.

“We’ve photographed six inclusive rugby teams from across the UK, wearing nothing more than some sport socks and boots, to bring a little excitement to 2019 whilst at the same time raising money for each inclusive club involved and for the Balls To Cancer charity who promotes awareness of Testicular Cancer in men,” writes the Naked Rugby Players.

Facebook blocked the group from posting and told them the calendar went against their community standards – which bans posts containing nudity (showing genitals), sexual activity, sexually explicit language and female nipples (except in the context of breastfeeding, birth, health and protests).

Jake Hook, the creative director of the calendar, said they were confused by the ban, especially because of its message and the care they took to not show too much skin.

“We take a huge amount of time on photo shoot days to ensure that everybody is comfortable and making absolutely 100 percent sure that nobody’s genitals are on show,” he told Gay UK.

“In fact, it is in our agreement with the clubs that take part that we make sure that no one’s genitals will be invisible.

“Facebook’s ban is obviously disappointing.

“We are so proud of this calendar and the message that it gives. Be proud of your body, be proud of your sexuality and be comfortable in your own skin.”

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