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Everything you need to know about sexting: what it is, how to practice it and the possible consequences if you are not careful.
Sexting: what it is
He can be considered as the heir of the old man phone sexBut be careful, if in the calls what remains is only a voice, in the sexting there are photos, messages, videos and other types of erotic material.
The word sexting derives from the English words sex, that is sex, and texting, that is send messages electronically. Through a very simple mobile phone, it is therefore possible exchange extra private material with other people.
Who practices it? There are first of all couples who live far apart and – especially during a pandemic – sexting can be a way to keep the relationship alive and high in desire. Not only that, too the partner with whom you usually live may enjoy sexting: sending erotic messages at unexpected times can be a good way to keep the flame of desire alive.
In this way, then, the situation that is created is of absolute tranquility, as you have confidence in your partner.
But not only established couples practice sexting, on the contrary. There are very many people who know each other online and they decide to give a plus to their relationship by sending private material. In these cases, it is essential to be sure of who is on the other side of the screen, for avoid running into unpleasant situations.
A personal protection tip is to send images or videos in which you are not recognizable, hiding, for example, the face or particular characteristics of the body (tattoos, birthmarks, etc.).
Sexting: what it is and apps to practice it
Of course, to practice sexting you only need a mobile phone with the ability to send simple text messages, photos and videos. Trivially, Whatsapp it may be the easiest way to submit material. But this very simplicity can sometimes have a negative side.
For this, gods have been created specific applications, which allow you to send encrypted messages and even make sure that the contents dematerialize once they are opened and viewed. Among the applications to consider there is Snapchat, but there are also other less known ones such as Confide, Nude and Rumuki.
Their use is super recommended especially for those who practice sexting with individuals they do not know thoroughly.
Sexting: what it is and the risks
Sexting, if done incorrectly, it can have many risks. The material sent to other people is no longer our property only, but is in the hands of those who receive it. Precisely for this reason, it is essential to know well who is on the other side of the screen and to be aware of what you are doing.
The sexting, between two consenting parties, it is absolutely legal. When does it go beyond legality? When private material is disclosed. In this case we are no longer talking about sexting, but about that phenomenon called revenge porn.
It is important to underline that sexting is a widespread phenomenon among adolescents, who, very often without thinking too much, exchange private material. Unfortunately, there is not always an awareness of what you are doing and, sometimes, you only realize that you are sending absolutely private material too late.
