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Sexting 101
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Sexting 101

Sexting 101: Etiquette Tips Sexting is not just an activity for partners who have sex in real life; people who've never engaged in the act together can enjoy this over-the-phone form of sensual activity. But there are things to keep in mind, especially when sexting someone that a man has not been sexual with physically. Along with maintaining proper penis care (hello, dick pic!), the man in a sexting relationship would do well to consider the following etiquette tips for keeping his dirty texts respectful. Start with flirtation. If a guy wants to sext with a woman, that doesn't necessarily mean she wants to. In the interest of not making anyone uncomfortable, it's important to ease into it. Men can "test the waters" by starting with gentle flirtation. If she flirts back, amp it up ...
A&A: Everything You Wanted To Know About Sexting, But Were Afraid To Ask
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A&A: Everything You Wanted To Know About Sexting, But Were Afraid To Ask

Stories of teens taking and sending a naked picture of themselves with their phones have been all over the news media in recent years. The outcome? Shocking, according to reports which have suggested that humiliation and sometimes even suicide can follow. But what is the reality? Sexting is often seen as a dicey electronic version of “I’ll show you mine, you show me yours”. Many teens (and adults) engage in it. Indeed, some are suggesting that it is becoming a “normal” part of adolescent sexual development. And in general, few psychological problems (if any) are correlated with the behavior. Here’s the bottom line: research suggests that most photos don’t end up in disasters, either socially (being passed around, teased, bullied) or criminally (being prosecuted). Such outcomes are possible...
Is Sexting A Sign Of A Committed Relationship? – It Might Actually Be
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Is Sexting A Sign Of A Committed Relationship? – It Might Actually Be

Why do people sext? Why do they send racy or naked photos or videos and sexually loaded texts? For a short-term hookup, sexting might seem like a direct way to get what you want – or at least try to. But according to my research, sexting is actually most likely to occur within a committed relationship. Some research suggests that people often engage in sexting after being coerced by romantic partners or to avoid an argument with their romantic partner. So perhaps anxiety and concern about what your romantic partner thinks about you promote behaviors like sexting. As a human development researcher who studies how technology influences relationships, I wanted to understand if people who are anxious about dating or about what their partner thinks of them are more likely to sext. So where d...