The art of sexting has always been somewhat of a controversial topic. You sent what?! To who?!
Do you honestly think it would stay between the sheets? Sexting, like most things, comes in all shapes and sizes. It can start with something innocent, a text message, for example and before you know it, you’ve sent a photo of your new nipple piercing to the lad who sits across from you at work or school.
Our question is, is it all just harmless fun? I’m inclined to suggest that, yes, it is. In an age where people are working eight-hour days and six days a week, for some, it may be the only method of maintaining exhilaration within a relationship. When you’ve spent the day overworking your brain or body at your job, the thought of vigorous activity at the end of it may lead to repulsion. It seems only logical to attempt to keep the passion alive in the form of sexting; it’s a form of sexual expression.
And it’s usually harmless, unless, of course, the message falls into the wrong lap. Surely you all remember that one girl at school, well-known for her naked body being shared around at lunchtime – a frightening thought looking back. With the reaction to the leaked nudes of celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence and Selena Gomez, it’s clear that society labels females as “slutty” if ever a nude is leaked, even though the sender didn’t wish for it to fall into your hands.
It could even be argued that sexting is a form of control over females. With the naked body being scrutinized as harshly as it is, the dangers of sexting are clear, if you upset the recipient in some way, the message can be used against you and then boom! You’re a “whore”.
So is sexting a problem? Honestly, I don’t think the act of sexting is the issue. We’re all sexual beings living in a technological world. It shouldn’t be shocking that sexting exists, the issue in 2024 is that we’re all so horrified when we see it.