Sexting

What is Sexting?

what is sexting

Sexting consists in sending personal pictures or videos with sexual content through the different social networks. This content is made by the sender and it's received by another person using mobile devices.

The problem is that these sexual contents can be easily spread in a very quick and uncontrollable way using modern technology. As a result, the content can become viral and public domain, alongside the consequences this can bring to a child doing sexting..

Now we have to differentiate between active and passive sexting. Active sexting happens when the child takes photos or makes videos of himself or herself, on the other hand, passive sexting happens when this content is received.

Also, according to different research studies carried out in the US, the active sexting is done more frequently by girls, while the passive one is more practiced by boys.


Advice about sexting?

To avoid your content or your friends' to be spread in the Internet follow these pieces of advice to avoid being a victim of this practice.

  • Do not make or take this kind of private photos or videos, because from the moment you share them you will lose any control you had over them, you don't know where they can end up. So, make sure you don't make this content, neither allow someone else to and avoid being involved in sexting.

  • If you receive sexual content never share them, as it can result in serious consequences to you and the owner of the content. Always remember that you are an accomplice of crime if you share sexual content.

  • Avoid inviting the creation of this type of content, because even if you don't have any bad intention, somebody can access to content and share them in the Internet.

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