Sexting is sending sexually explicit messages, photos, or videos to another person, usually by phone or messaging app.
Sexting means exchanging sexual messages, photos, or videos electronically. It is a common part of modern flirting and long distance relationships.
How to Sext Safely
- Only sext with someone you trust who has clearly consented.
- Remember that anything you send can be saved or shared.
- Consider keeping your face and identifying details out of explicit images.
- Never pressure anyone, and never share what you receive.
Consent and the Law
Sexting is only healthy when both people want it. Sending explicit content to someone who has not agreed is harassment, and sharing someone else’s intimate images without permission is illegal in many places.
One rule applies everywhere. Sexting involving anyone under 18 is illegal, even between minors, and is treated as child sexual abuse material.
The Upside
Between consenting adults, sexting can build anticipation, keep intimacy alive at a distance, and help partners explore desires in a low pressure way.