Sexting (or sex texting) is sending or getting sexually explicit or suggestive images, messages, or video on a smartphone or through the Internet. Sexting includes sending: nude or nearly nude photos or selfies. videos that show nudity, sex acts, or simulated sex. text messages that propose sex or refer to sex acts.

What does it mean to sexting someone?

Sexting is the act of sending sexual text messages. It often also involves sending nude or seminude photos and explicit videos of yourself. Sexting can happen via messaging on cell phones or via other messaging services and direct messaging on social media sites. People of any age group can sext.

Why does sexting happen?

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.

Is sexting good in a relationship?

One study conducted on married couples found that sexting led to higher relationship satisfaction among those with high levels of avoidance in their relationships, and sending sexually explicit pictures improved satisfaction for men and women with attachment anxiety.