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A handbra is a technique wherein a woman prevents the viewing of her areolae by covering both breasts with her hands. .

The handbra gained iconic status with Janet Jackson's appearance on the cover of the September 1993 issue of Rolling Stone magazine, which 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.

Sarah Michelle Gellar demonstrating the handbra technique on Saturday Night Live
Sarah Michelle Gellar demonstrating the handbra technique on Saturday Night Live

The handbra technique is prevalent in lad mags, such as Maxim and FHM, that prominently feature photos of scantily clad actresses and models.

The handbra technique is common in television, movies, and advertising to imply nudity or toplessness without actually revealing nudity, which could result in censorship or unwanted ratings. The handbra allows models to appear topless while avoiding potential stigma of nudity.

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