Sexting

Sexting refers to sending sexual content such as naked or suggestive pictures via cell phones or the internet. Many teens between 12-22 participate in sexting, with over half reporting receiving sexually suggestive texts and about a third sending or receiving nude images intended to be private. However, sexting pictures can be shared without consent, leading to bullying, depression, and in rare cases suicide. Those who receive or distribute nude pictures of minors may also face legal consequences like child pornography charges.