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Sexting

Sexting is when someone sends or receives a sexually explicit image, video or text, usually on a mobile phone.  They can be sent from a friend, boyfriend, girlfriend or someone you've met online.  You might have also sent a sexual photo, video or text to someone else.

Sexting includes sending:

  • Naked pictures or 'nudes'
  • 'Underwear shots'
  • Sexual or 'dirty pics'
  • Rude text messages or videos.

If you are worried or need more information, please see the Internet Matters website: Sexting facts and advice. 

Top Tips

  • Set parenting controls
  • Manage privacy setting on apps
  • Have regular conversations with your child about their online activity
  • Check your child knows the rules around keeping safe online

Childline  can offer information and advice sexting and sending nudes, from coping with pressure to what to do if something's gone wrong. 

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