Lets talk about sext. Sexting is extremely common among adults - but maybe not for the reasons you think. New research from the Sexuality, Sexual Health & Sexual Behavior Lab in the Texas Tech University Department of Psychological Sciences shows that two-thirds of people who sext do so for non-sexual reasons.
How common is sexting in a relationship?
Studies show that young adults who arent in long-term relationships sext with partners and potential partners. More established couples do sext but at lower rates. According to one study, only 12% of established couples sext.
What percentage of couples sext?
One 2015 study analyzed the sexting behaviors of 180 wives and 175 husbands, and found that married couples send plenty of text-based sexts, with 29 percent of couples reported engaging in sexting but less than half copping to sending nude or nearly-nude photos.
How common is sexting in the US?
Results revealed that the prevalence of sexting behaviors is as follows: sending a sext (14.8%), receiving a sext (27.4%), forwarding a sext without consent (12.0%), and having a sext forwarded without consent (8.4%).
Is sexting a bad idea?
Sexting can cause serious problems whether you send them or share them. The pics might get sent around or posted online, where people like your family, teachers, and friends could see them. Sharing these pictures or messages without permission is a serious violation of privacy and isnt ok.
Can teens legally sext?
California is one of the states that does not (as of February 2020) have laws tailored specifically to teen sexting. Sexting with minors can be prosecuted under Californias general child pornography and exploitation laws.
What happens if you sext?
You will be charged with child pornography for sending explicit images if a minor. But it is not only adults who send and receive such content who can be charged with child pornography; teens who send explicit or nude pictures can also be charged with child pornography.
Is it healthy to sext?
His research shows that sexting can be a healthy way to strengthen connections between two people, as long as its being used as a way to enhance a happy relationship.