Sexting basics: how to stay safe

If you decide to send a sext, there are some things you can do to help protect yourself.

The following tips may help you send safer sexts, especially if the sext contains photo or video:

• Don’t include your name in the photo or video
• Don’t include your face or any identifying features in the photo or video such as birthmarks, tattoos or piercings
• Don’t include any information that may identify you in the photo or video (e.g. Anything with your name, address or school name on it)
• Don’t sext or take your clothes off on webcam with people you’ve never met in person