Pop star Sabrina Carpenter, 25, has once again sparked controversy with her sexually charged performances during her Short n’ Sweet Tour, this time in Stockholm. While performing her risqué hit Juno—a song about intense infatuation that includes lyrics about wanting to get pregnant—the singer introduced what she called a “Juno position for the lesbians,” simulating oral sex on stage.
A clip of the moment quickly circulated on social media, with critics slamming the performance as “inappropriate” and “desperate for attention.” One X user wrote, “Little kids go to your shows, you are so not a role model,” while another added, “This gal is desperate for attention. It’s kinda sad.” Others accused her of trying to “top Taylor Swift” in shock value, calling the act “tacky as hell.”
This isn’t the first time Carpenter has faced criticism for her explicit stage routines. Weeks earlier, during her Paris concert, she recreated the “Eiffel Tower”—a sexual position involving two partners—with her male backup dancers, prompting outrage from fans who argued her shows attract young audiences. “Promoting sex positions to a primarily underage audience? I stan her but this isn’t ok,” one fan tweeted.
Despite the backlash, some fans defended Carpenter, arguing that her music isn’t intended for children. “Her music is not for kids, and if parents don’t monitor what their children watch, that’s on them,” one supporter countered.
Carpenter has a history of pushing boundaries with her performances. Earlier this year, her lingerie-clad BRIT Awards routine drew over 800 Ofcom complaints, while a 2023 performance in Los Angeles—where she simulated oral sex with a microphone—also ignited fierce debate.
As the Short n’ Sweet Tour continues, the debate over artistic expression versus appropriateness for younger audiences shows no signs of slowing down.
