Sexting, defined as sending partially clad or nude photos via cell phones or explicit sexual texts, is common among teens. US statistics show that over 2/3 of teens have sent sexually suggestive content, often to boyfriends/girlfriends. Girls frequently feel pressure from guys to send such content, though most teens say they do it to be fun or flirtatious. A survey of high school students found that over 90% text regularly, with over 1/3 sending 10-50 texts daily and over 80% have picture messaging, usually sending 1-5 photos per day. While few regret photos they sent, over 2/3 have received inappropriate photos, with over 1/3 passing them along to others.

1. twisted texting becoming an issue?