Twitch updates policy on sexual content

Twitch updates policy on sexual content

Twitch has streamlined its sexual content policy in the wake of increased suggestive streams on the platform.

A new blog post outlines a consolidation of its previous guidelines into one clear policy, as well as detailing how and why streams with explicit content will no longer appear on the homepage.

The change comes after a recent rise of sexually suggestive streams. The appropriateness of this type of content on Twitch has long been debated, as many feel the platform is primarily for gaming streams. However, as it’s grown and diversified, new controversies have arisen.

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