Childline: Sexting and Sending Nudes

Sending a nude can be risky. If you’ve been sexting and something’s gone wrong, we’ve got advice to help.

On our website

  • Coping with pressure to send nudes
  • Is sexting legal?
  • Block and report bullying or sexting
  • Can I ask someone for a nude?
  • And more

5 facts about sexting

  1. Images sent on sites like Snapchat can still be saved and screenshotted.
  2. It’s not okay for someone to pressure you into sending a nude.
  3. Sending or receiving a nude when you’re under 18 is against the law.
  4. Not everyone in a relationship will share nudes.
  5. If something goes wrong, there’s support to help.

Visit our website for more information. 

Childline: Sexting and Sending Nudes

Sending a nude can be risky. If you’ve been sexting and something’s gone wrong, we’ve got advice to help.

On our website

  • Coping with pressure to send nudes
  • Is sexting legal?
  • Block and report bullying or sexting
  • Can I ask someone for a nude?
  • And more

5 facts about sexting

  1. Images sent on sites like Snapchat can still be saved and screenshotted.
  2. It’s not okay for someone to pressure you into sending a nude.
  3. Sending or receiving a nude when you’re under 18 is against the law.
  4. Not everyone in a relationship will share nudes.
  5. If something goes wrong, there’s support to help.

Visit our website for more information. 


https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/sexting/