This is where I suggest you report a problem.
What the law says Sexting can be seen as harmless, but creating or sharing explicit images of a child is illegal, even if the person doing it is a child. A young person is breaking the law if they: take an explicit photo or video of themselves or a friend share an explicit image or … Continue reading What the law says about sexting .
Sending a sexual text, image or video can be dangerous if shared with the wrong person. Once you send a message, you’re not in control of what happens to it.
Remember images can be altered and shared !
Even if it’s posted online we can help. Here’s some advice about sexting.
Sometimes people send photos because they are indirectly made to feel guilty. For example, somebody might say “I sent you a photo, so where’s mine?” or say that you “promised” them that you would send a picture. This is wrong. It’s also a form of emotional blackmail.
You don’t owe them anything and they shouldn’t try to make you feel guilty.
They might threaten to post a sexual image of you online if you don’t send them more images. This is wrong. It can feel scary or like you’re trapped in the situation. But if you’re not sure what to do, talk to a trusted adult.
You shouldn’t be pressured into doing anything you don’t want to do. Sex and sexual activity of any kind is something people do together to feel good. It’s not something which can be “owed”. – even if you are in a relationship or have done sexual things with that person before.
How to stop someone sexting you
With text messages and calls it can be a bit harder to block someone. This means you should always be careful about giving people your phone number. You can block a particular number from contacting you on some mobiles.
WhatsApp and most messenger apps let you un-invite or block users. Check your phone user guide to see if yours can. If it gets too much, getting your phone number changed or buying a new SIM card is another option. A parent or carer could help you with this.
If an adult has been making you feel uncomfortable by asking you to send them images, you can report them on the CEOP website. If an adult does this it is sometimes called online grooming. It is wrong for anyone to be pressuring you in this way. If you are under 18, they are breaking the law.
There are many reasons why a young person may want to send a naked or semi-naked picture, video or message to someone else.
BUT THINK CAREFULLY ! 
ONCE SHARED IMAGES CAN BE ALTERED !
It’s an activity that young people (and adults!) are engaging in at quite a rate.Young people are used to sharing and documenting their lives online. It’s very easy to hit the ‘send’ button before actually pausing to think about the consequences. Why do young people sext? There are many reasons why a young person may … Continue reading What is Sexting ?
When sexting goes badly, it can make you feel ashamed, guilty, embarrassed or anxious… But there are things you can do to make the situation better and prevent it from happening again.
Getting help