Sexting is sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit messages, photographs, or images, primarily between mobile phones, of oneself to others. It may also include the use of a computer or any digital device. The first published use of the term sexting was in a article in the Australian Sunday Telegraph Magazine. Sexting has become more common with the rise in camera phones and smartphones with Internet access, that can be used to send explicit photographs as well as messages.
By Ave Mince-Didier. Sexting is the sharing of nude or sexually explicit messages or photos, usually by cell phone or some other electronic device or means. Certain states have laws specific to sexting between minors. Between consenting adults, the private sharing of nude or suggestive photos is generally not illegal.