Nudes

Have you ever been asked to send nudes or

How to Ask For and Send Nudes Without Being a Creep

Okay, let’s back up a bit and look at WHY teens send nudes in the first place. For science-type reasons, puberty increases experimentation, sexual curiosity, and sexual arousal. Teens’ brains are also wired for social interaction, and a need for acceptance and belonging strongly drives their decisions. So, when a girl or guy they want to like them asks for a nude, both body and brain are in the perfect place for that picture to be taken.

“Don’t ask for nudes.” It’s important to discuss the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. Remind teens that