Sexting

• Sexting is sharing sexual messages (including texts), photos, or videos.
• If the content has a person who is naked or semi-naked, then it counts as a sexual photo or video.
• Never feel pressured into sexting: if someone sends you a sexual text or photo, you don’t need to send one back. There are no circumstances where you ‘owe’ anyone a sexual message, image, or video, so don’t feel guilty about not sending one.
• Once you’ve shared a sexual message, photo, or video, you have no control over what happens to it, and can’t stop it from being shared with other people.
  • At best, this can leave you feeling worried and embarrassed, and at worst you might get unwanted attention, and find that some people use these images to bully and harass you.
• If you’re sent a sexual message, photo, or video, respect the sender’s privacy, delete the photo and NEVER share it with anyone else.
  • If someone’s shared or posted online a photo you sent to them, speak to an adult you trust immediately.
• Know the Law—
  • The law is clear—taking or sharing photos or videos of someone under 18 is illegal.
  • If you're worried about a photo you’ve sent, try to have a conversation with the person you sent it to. Ask them to delete it and explain why you’re worried..
  • If you’re thinking about sexting, make sure you’re aware of the risks [1]
    • [1] Health for Teens
• Additional Resources—
  • Take It Down
    • https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/