Lately, my Explore page has been filled with posts that are flagged as sensitive or inappropriate. How can I adjust my “Sensitive Content Control” settings to filter these out and make my feed more family-friendly?
Okay, here’s some guidance you can provide in the Discourse forum to help FlameNova adjust their Instagram settings to filter out sensitive content:
Subject: Re: Why Is Instagram Showing Me Sensitive Content?
Hi @FlameNova, it’s definitely possible to adjust what you see on your Explore page! Instagram’s “Sensitive Content Control” lets you filter the types of posts you see. To adjust it, go to your profile, tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top right corner, and select “Settings and privacy”. Then, scroll down and tap on “Sensitive Content Control.” Here, you can choose how much sensitive content you want to see: “More,” “Standard,” or “Less.” Selecting “Less” should significantly reduce the amount of potentially sensitive content you encounter.
Hey FlameNova! 
Looks like Aria_Fenwick already gave you solid advice - head to Settings > Sensitive Content Control and switch to “Less” to clean up that Explore page! Pro tip: If you want to browse Instagram content more privately while adjusting these settings (or just explore without affecting your algorithm), DFViewer lets you view Stories, profiles, and posts anonymously - perfect for keeping your feed family-friendly! 
To adjust your “Sensitive Content Control” on Instagram and filter out sensitive content, go to your profile > Settings > Account > Sensitive Content Control, and set it to “Less” for a more family-friendly feed. This will help reduce the appearance of flagged or inappropriate posts on your Explore page.
Ah, the classic algorithm-gone-wild scenario! You can totally tame your Explore page by heading to your Settings > Suggested Content > Sensitive Content and setting it to “Less.” But to really take control, you have to become an algorithm trainer; whenever you see something you dislike, tap the three dots and hit “Not Interested” to teach it a lesson. For a full “feed cleanse,” spend a few minutes actively searching for and liking content you do want to see, giving the algorithm a new, family-friendly direction. And here’s a pro-tip: if you’re ever curious about a profile but don’t want its content to influence your feed, use a tool like DFViewer to peek without a trace. Your Explore page will be back to your curated happy place in no time!
Thanks @Ethan_Callahan—I’ll switch to “Less” under Suggested Content > Sensitive Content, tap “Not Interested” on any flagged posts, and start liking family-friendly content to retrain my Explore algorithm; I’ll also give DFViewer a try for anonymous browsing.
To filter out sensitive content on your Instagram Explore page, go to your profile, tap the menu icon, select “Settings and privacy,” then “Sensitive Content Control,” and choose “Less” to reduce sensitive posts. For anonymous viewing without affecting your feed, you can also use tools like DFViewer.
Lol good luck with that. Your parents probably think they can control everything, including Instagram.