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sext·ing

(sĕks′tĭng)
n.
The digital transmission of sexually explicit messages or images, especially photographs or videos of oneself, usually by cell phone.
[Blend of sex and texting.]
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Young People's Attributions of Privacy Rights and Obligations in Digital Sexting Culture
Instead of enjoying the physical aspects of love, many use sexting instead.
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TUESDAY, May 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Teen sexting is associated with sexual abuse, with higher victimization in girls and intimate partner violence perpetration in boys, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies, held from May 5 to 8 in Toronto.
Teen Sexting Linked to Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Abuse; Correlations seen for sexting with intimate partner violence perpetration for boys, victimization for girls
LANDED, which supports and trains Lanarkshire people aged between 16 and 22 to pass on information about lifestyle choices, consulted Police Scotland in Lanarkshire who confirmed instances of so-called 'sexting' amongst children as young as eight.
Sexting has become the norm for our kids
LANDED, which supports and trains young people in Lanarkshire aged between 16 and 22 to pass on information about lifestyle choices, consulted Police Scotland in Lanarkshire who confirmed instances of so-called "sexting" among children as young as eight.
Sexting has become the norm for our kids