Britney Spears Draws Controversy Over ‘Suggestive’ Sweat Stains
By Kristin Myers on October 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT

Pop star Britney Spears caused quite a stir on social media back in 2023 when she shared a few photos on her Instagram account that featured highlights from her vacation in Mexico. One photo featured her posing against a wall covered in graffiti while wearing sunglasses and a green dress. Many fans noticed that the dress featured some visible sweat stains, which caused an uproar online. Although there is obviously nothing wrong or strange about the "Crossroads" actress sweating in hot weather, the insinuation that her chest sweat was "suggestive" made some second guess the intentions of the author.
Fans Question The 'Suggestive' Meaning Of Britney Spears’ Sweat Stains
What is it suggesting Aaron? That Britney Spears sweats when she is hot? pic.twitter.com/xsGAqMchrY
— AskAubry 🦋 🐆🦝 (@ask_aubry) April 9, 2023
In her lengthy Instagram caption, the “Toxic” singer explained that it was “hot” in the car, which is what led to the sweat stains. That led to one writer creating a story focused on the image with the headline, “Britney Spears Shows Off Suggestive Sweat Stains In Latest Dance Video.”
The writer was called out by a Britney fan online, who asked what exactly was “suggestive” about her sweat stains. Fans were quick to poke fun at the comment, with one fan sharing a meme that read, “Not ALL men. But somehow always a man.”
Is Britney’s Sweat Suggestive?
— Britney Spears 🌹🚀 (@britneyspears) July 26, 2023
Plenty of fans shared their own hot takes. “Everything women do, including sweat, is suggestive to these people,” one fan wrote. “What is it suggesting? That women are people and sweat, too? Blasphemy!” another follower exclaimed.
“TIL my boob sweat is suggestive apparently,” a third fan joked alongside a shrugging emoji. “Dude, you try carrying around the weight of breasts all day and not sweating. It’s impossible,” another follower shared.
Britney Spears Is, In Fact, A Mammal
🌹🌹🌹 pic.twitter.com/xPmQSHFdPx
— Britney Spears 🌹🚀 (@britneyspears) July 26, 2023
Another user joked, “What is she, some sort of mammal?” while another follower asked, “Does he think women or anyone else is capable of controlling which sweat glands excrete sweat in order to produce some sort of pattern?”
The writer’s confusion about sweat glands seemed to provoke a lot of questions in the comments. “Is women having sweat glands new information for him? Or did he just think the under-boob was somehow exempt?” another asked.
Britney’s Sweat Is Opening Up Conversations
Everyone was right about the night !!! pic.twitter.com/pnNOxtTgn5
— Britney Spears 🌹🚀 (@britneyspears) August 4, 2023
Believe it or not, it looks like some productive conversations actually appeared in the comments as a result of the post. “I am seriously considering a reduction due to this problem, and the associated health issues I have from it,” one user wrote.
“I know several women who have, and it doesn't seem like they regret it. I haven't asked directly. It seems like it would be an awkward question. They seem happy, though,” another follower shared, proving that Britney fans can find comfort in community even when others are mocking her boob sweat.
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