Elsa Hosk, a 32-year-old model and mother of a baby girl since February, posted a photo of herself breastfeeding. While men made him understand that his publication was offensive by its nudity, the young woman does not let it go.
The fight for the normalization of breastfeeding in public is very tough. Some people say breastfeeding is something to be done modestly, out of sight, and not to be shared on social media. Yet the breasts, by definition, are just the front part of the breast. So far, nothing really shocking.
Some people feel offended by breastfeeding and end up sexualizing it, because there is a glimpse of a female breast. Breasts are used to nourish babies. There too, nothing shocking. Nevertheless, a good number of individuals are indignant at the nudity of a nursing woman.
This offense, the model Elsa Hosk paid the price. After sharing a breastfeeding photo on Instagram, the 32-year-old was lynched in a private message
“Offensive” photos
Elsa Hosk gave birth to a baby girl named Tuulikki Joan on February 11. The fruit of her love with Tom Daly, the mom occasionally shares adorable snapshots of her baby. The latest: a photo of her breastfeeding her daughter in her car, during a break granted in her day.
Elsa was surprised to receive a number of private messages, mostly from men, who felt offended at the sight of her posting. The model reacted in the story with calm and class: “I find it interesting how many dms I get from men who feel offended when you post a breastfeeding photo … Why is the most natural thing so offensive to you? Breasts literally exist so that we can feed our children”. Well said !
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“Infinite breastfeeding” 10 photos that prove that a woman can breastfeed where and for as long as she wants
It’s time to stop sexualizing something as natural and human as breastfeeding. The problem is not with moms who share this on social media, but rather with those who find it strange! We can not emphasize this enough.
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Cecile Fischer
First a fashion student, Cécile slowly turned to journalism, which she found more sincere. She is an editor for aufeminin and Parole de mamans, proud to write for committed media. A …