Sexting was the “it” thing when we were in high school. It made us feel grown up and maybe even a little bit scandalous. But as we age, our preferences change. Which begs the

question: Are we over sexting?

 

I talked to a few RWU alumni to get the scoop on in-college and post-college sexting.

 

“I hate sexting –– no thank you. I think it’s uncomfortable and I think guys get more into it than girls,” one female said. “If my boyfriend ever sent me a nude, I would punch him in the face.”

 

Another alumnus said she sent a nude sophomore year.

 

“I think I was in the library bathroom — sometime after finals or midterms,” she said. “For me, it’s more of an early college thing.”

 

No matter what your preference, there are some guide rules to keeping yourself safe.

 

– Send it to the right person: double check the contact name before sending away. Try

explaining that one to your mom.

– Trust: Know that the person you are sexting isn’t going to share them with anyone else.

(whether that be pictures or texts)

– Don’t put your face in –– we’ve all been there, you know you shouldn’t do it. So, don’t.