Facts About Sexting

Sending or receiving erotic stuff over the mobile in the form of a text, picture or a video is known as sexting and it is a crime in many countries.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 14:56 [IST]

What exactly is sexting? Well, sending any erotic stuff over the phone to anyone is termed as sexting. It could be a text or an image or even videos that are sensual.

Actually, it is not a safe thing to do. If you are sending your own naked image, the recipient may share it with friends or put it online.

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In fact, in some countries, sexing is a crime. Sending or receiving such content is a punishable offense. It is wiser to stay away from such stuff. Now, here are some more facts.

Fact #1

Most of us think that only men participate in sexting. But even some do it too.

In a study, 60% of women openly admitted that they do sexting with their boyfriends. In some countries, the percentage of women who do it is more than men!

Fact #2

Some women admitted that they did sexting only during their teens.

Around 40% of them said that they did it for thrill, 35% of them said that they did it to feel beautiful and 12% said that they just did it as other girls around did it.

After growing up into mature women, most of them tend to stop doing it.

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Fact #3

Almost 40% of the women admitted that they have posted suggestive messages.

But more than women, men tend to send suggestive posts to women.

Fact #4

Sending nude images on phone is a crime in many countries. If you are below the age of 18 years, sending or receiving nude content on phone could land you in prison! Refrain from sexting!

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Fact #5

Many men think that when a woman sends a text, she's interested. No. When a woman wants to talk, it just means that she wants a conversation.

When a woman starts texting you, it just means that she wants a conversation. It doesn't mean that she's interested in you!

Fact #6

Men think that women who text at night are promiscuous! No. Texting behaviour doesn't tell you anything about her personality.

In the olden days, there were no mobiles; but nowadays, everyone have mobiles, so they text each other any time. It is just a tool to communicate with each other.

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