Let's Talk About Sexting and Relationships
In this presentation, we delve into the world of technology, sexting, and relationships. Explore the role of technology in healthy relationships, sexting behaviors, and more. Get insights on being a responsible digital citizen and navigating the digital age with confidence.
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Lets Talk About Sexting
Group Agreements Be respectful All questions are welcome Safe space
Introduction In this presentation we are going to talk about technology, sexting, and relationships We will explore the balance We will also look at some steps you can take to be an active bystander when you see others being pressured to sext and if their private images are forwarded
[You can be] a little bit more bold over text, because you wouldn't say certain things in person. ... You just wouldn't say certain things in, like, talking face to face with them because that might be kind of awkward. -- Pew Research Center, Teen Voices: Dating in the Digital Age http://www.pewinternet.org/online-romance/
Relationships & Breakups What kind of role does technology play in a healthy relationship? What about the role it may play during and after a breakup?
I use technology every day. And basically its like my lifeline. And if my parents decided to take my phone away, then I would probably be all messed up in the head. -- Building a Prevention Framework to Address Teen Sexting Behaviors https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/grants/244001.pdf [In] my relationship with my boyfriend, we talk about everything, whether it s over text messages or in person over the phone. -- Pew, Teen Voices: Dating in the Digital Age http://www.pewinternet.org/online-romance
What is sexting? Images, videos, or text messages with sexy content that is sent by message, app, or social media on a phone or computer. This includes: Activities such as sending, receiving, forwarding, requesting, coercing Format such as images, videos or explicit text Content such as suggestive, nudity, threats, violence Settings such as home or school or purely online; messaging, social media or apps Situations such as flirting, dating, abusive, bullying, larger groups, etc.
What could go wrong? The person who receives the text doesn t like it Their friend or parent sees it on their phone They forward it (right away, or even much later) They (or someone else) post it to the internet and it is out there permantly You get in trouble at home or in school You don t want to sext, but someone makes you feel like you have to
What If It s about more than just trusting someone. You feel worried or uncomfortable? The person you sent it to loses their phone or gets hacked? The relationship changes? Breakups can bring out the worst in all of us. A friend or parent scrolls through the messages and sees it?
This girl sent pictures to her boyfriend...then they broke up and he sent them to his friend, who sent them to like everyone in my school. Then she was supposed to come to my school because she got kicked out of her school because it was a Catholic school .it ruined high school for her. -- Pew s Teens & Sexting: Major Findings http://www.pewinternet.org/2009/12/15/teens-and-sexting-major-findings/
Does It Feel flirty and fun? Need to be a sexier picture than you want it to be? Make you feel happy and excited to send or receive it? Give you the closeness (or whatever) you want in the relationship? Feel like you can say no?
Your Turn What are the pros and cons? Does sexting fit into a healthy relationship? What are other ways to have fun and flirt through text that might have less risks than a sext?
What would you do if... ...you received a forwarded sext? ...a friend came to you for help? ...you saw a friend pressuring someone to sext? ...someone pressures you to sext?
Who would you turn to... ...if you needed help?
Ways to Turn Down a Sext Request 1.Keep it simple 2.Offer an alternative photo/message 3.Keep it offline 4.Use humor
Things to Think About Before You Hit Send 1.Don t assume absolute and longterm privacy 2.It can be very hard or impossible to get it back 3.You should only do it for YOU, not because of pressure from someone else 4.Imagine the sender s response and how you might feel if others saw it 5.Nothing is truly anonymous
Defend Your Digital Domain Keep your personal information private. Keep your passwords on lockdown. Trust your gut. Report it. Communicate. Draw your line.
What You Can Do Your boundaries and comfort are important it s okay to set your limits and stick to them. Friends and dating partners need to respect your limits. And vice versa. Stand up for friends who are being pressured, have had their images shared without their permission, or who are pressuring others. If you feel unsure if something s okay or unsafe talk to people you trust like friends, parent or family, teachers, coaches, etc.
Online Resources A Thin Line: http://www.athinline.org/ That s Not Cool: https://thatsnotcool.com Healthy relationship and consent resources: http://www.wcsap.org/consent
