sexted
Sent explicit photos
Sexted is the past tense of sext, meaning to send sexually explicit messages, photos, or videos via text or messaging apps.
The term blends sex and text: They sexted for months before meeting in person.
Sexting ranges from flirtatious messages to explicit images, and has generated legal concerns when minors are involved.
Captured display image
- forwardedSent on to another
- leakedEscaped through opening
- revenge pornNon-consensual intimate imagery distribution
- blackmailCoercion through damaging threats
exposure · regret · consent · privacy · trust · betrayal · permanence · consequences
Handheld connected computer
- messagingSending written digital communications
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- photosRecorded light images
- videosPlayable visual content
screenshots · send · receive · delete · app · notification · emoji · camera
Playfully showing romantic interest
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
- desireIntense wanting
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- romanceLove and its excitement
passion · chemistry · attraction · teasing · suggestive · foreplay · anticipation · longing
Unclothed state
- explicitClearly and directly expressed
- risquéBordering on improper
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
erotic · racy · NSFW · adult · lewd · raunchy · titillating · scandalous
Ages thirteen through nineteen
- minorsThose below legal age
- underageBelow legal minimum years
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
peer pressure · education · awareness · boundaries · parenting · school · prevention · safety
screenshot
Captured display image
- forwardedSent on to another
- leakedEscaped through opening
- revenge pornNon-consensual intimate imagery distribution
blackmail · exposure · regret · consent · privacy · trust · betrayal · permanence · consequences · viral
smartphone
Handheld connected computer
- messagingSending written digital communications
- textingSending typed mobile messages
- photosRecorded light images
videos · screenshots · send · receive · delete · app · notification · emoji · camera · gallery
flirting
Playfully showing romantic interest
romance · passion · chemistry · attraction · teasing · suggestive · foreplay · anticipation · longing · connection
nude
Unclothed state
- explicitClearly and directly expressed
- risquéBordering on improper
- provocativeMeant to provoke response
suggestive · erotic · racy · NSFW · adult · lewd · raunchy · titillating · scandalous · indecent
teens
Ages thirteen through nineteen
grooming · peer pressure · education · awareness · boundaries · parenting · school · prevention · safety · digital literacy
sextedhooked up
Connected to a system
made love · slept together · consummated · touched · embraced