There could be legal consequences. Taking, sending, or forwarding nude pictures of anyone under 18 – even yourself – could get you slapped with child pornography charges and you could be put on a sex offender registry for life. You could get in trouble at school.Dec 20, 2018
What can sexting cause?
- Sexting Constitutes Child Pornography.
- It Can Involve Bullying.
- It Exposes You to Sexual Predators.
- It Holds the Risk of Blackmail.
- Sexts Never Go Away.
- It Has Reputation Consequences.
- A Word from Verywell.
Is sexting okay for adults?
Between consenting adults, the private sharing of nude or suggestive photos (depicting adults) is generally not illegal. But caution should still be taken. Sexting is the sharing of nude or sexually explicit messages or photos, usually by smartphone or some other electronic device or means.