Sexting without risks! The foolproof tips to enjoy it in total safety

With the evolution of technology, sexting is increasingly present in society. Not only among young people, but at any age. Sexting can be a good tool if put into practice correctly, but at other times it can be dangerous. To help you, we are going to show you some tips with which you will be able to enjoy sexting with maximum security.

What is sexting?

Sexting comes from the fusion of two terms: “sex” (sex) and “texting” (sending text messages). This practice consists of exchanging messages with sexual content, which can be explicit or suggestive, as well as sharing photos or videos showing the naked or semi-naked body through mobile devices or online platforms. Although it tends to be associated primarily with romantic partners, sexting can also take place between friends or people who wish to explore their sexuality in a digital way.

For many people, sexting represents a way to maintain closeness in long-distance relationships or to add a more daring element to their connection. However, it is important to be aware of the risks that can arise if appropriate measures are not taken.

Is sexting safe?

Even if we put safety measures in place and put into practice the tips we are going to show you below, sexting is never 100% safe. It is true that the guidelines we are going to show you below will help you to increase safety, but total safety is not possible. For this reason, it is essential to know the risks of sexting to try to avoid them.

But this does not mean that it is better not to practice sexting, on the contrary. It can be a very interesting tool for couples who are just getting to know each other or even for those who have been dating for a long time. The only thing we say is that it is necessary to take some security measures to avoid that the images provided may end up in a place where we did not want.

Tips to practice sexting in a safe way

Now it is time to show you a list of tips that will make it easier for you to practice sexting in a safe way. As you will see, they are easy to put into practice and you will avoid that the images can be used in an inappropriate way.

1 Practice sexting with people you know 

The first tip you need to have because it is one of the most important is that sexting should always be practiced with people you know. If you practice it with people you do not know, you run much more risk that the shared images end up in places you did not want. 

Don’t make the mistake of sending photos of your private parts to people you don’t know. It is true that excitement can lead you to do it, but do not get carried away by the intensity of the moment. Only practice sexting under the trust of your partner. This is how you will have a high probability that the images will be put to good use. 

2 Try to avoid identification

When sharing sexual content, it is important that you avoid being easily identified in case the images are shared. It is true that with your partner the probability is low, but you never really know.

To avoid problems in the medium and long term, it is best to share photos in which you cannot be identified. For example, avoid sending photos with your face, birthmarks, tattoos, etc…. The more difficult it is to identify you, the better. Sometimes it is not easy to prevent photos from being made public, so if you cannot be identified with these photos, so much the better. 

3 Your partner must be okay with sexting. 

Some people start the sexting game without telling their partner and this can cause problems for the other person. 

Let’s say you are going to sexting with your partner and you don’t tell him/her and he/she is at work. Your partner opens the photo and there are other colleagues next to it, that can cause a really uncomfortable situation. To avoid this, before starting the game it is essential to talk about it to certify that both people can practice it.

When talking about it, you should also take the opportunity to set a series of rules for the content. Experts recommend deleting photos and videos, but if you want to keep them, it should always be done under a mutual agreement. You can never misappropriate the photos. 

4 You should always use safe apps

When it comes to sexting you should not use just any app. You should always use applications with high encryption to prevent third parties from accessing the data you are sharing.

As far as possible you should leave WhatsApp aside for this type of content and use more secure applications. Our girls often use Signal because of the encryption and the deletion of photos and videos after a certain time. It even prevents screenshots, something that provides a lot of security. If you are not convinced by this app, another one that is getting very good reviews for its level of security is Telegram. Choosing a good app will help you to have more security. 

5 Remove the automatic storage of the photos

This is an important thing to do, remove photos from automatic storage to prevent them from being saved. This is something you will need to discuss with your partner, but as much as possible you should delete the photos to avoid future problems.

Remember, sometimes a cell phone can be hacked and if those photos are saved, then they can be shared. 

6 If you save the photos, protect them. 

If after talking to your partner you decide that you want to save the pictures, then you should always do so under good protection. In that case, you should always save them under a password and above all you should not upload them to the cloud. If you upload them to the cloud you may lose control of those pictures without realizing it.