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Sexting; great invention or a waste of time.... Oh my gosh...yes, you have now been transported to the 50's. Can you imagine trying to explain sexting to a person from even 20 years ago. Yes, sexting has entered the lexicon. Let us make sure we all are talking about the same thing. The Urban Dictionary defines sexting as; "the act of text messaging someone in the hopes of having a sexual encounter with them later; initially casual, transitioning into highly suggestive and even sexually explicit.” Can we agree sexting is when you, me (or we) exchange sexually explicit messages in a very crude way to get your partner (or yourself) sexually aroused. yes this is usually done via phone, pad or computer using text messages / suggestive photos, at times even nude pics. This is the question, is sexting really healthy? Lets look at what can be considered healthy sexting. First it is an extension of foreplay and occurs within a context of physical and emotional safety between partners that have great boundaries and usually a extremely healthy sexual relationship. This interaction flourishes when partners feel physically safe and emotionally understood and respected with sexting in their partnership. Many<b> mental </font></b>health professionals might disagree with the idea that sexting is healthy. According to a few experts,when you sext the neurochemical ripples are created during a sexting session. These studies have pointed out, our human brain may also have something to do with sexting and its unwavering popularity. You see sexting ignites dopamine, which is considered the “happy hormone,” and oxytocin, also called the “cuddle hormone” in the human brain — essentially inducing feelings we love, and perhaps, even crave. Therefore, we want more of that good feeling. Yet, other that your sext getting out into the wild with someone sharing it, which may cause angst and pain there are a couple of others who believe sexting can be bad for us. One group of researchers for Texas Tech University, found that participants who had only ever sent (but not received) sexts reported more depression, anxiety, and sleep problems than the other groups. They also reported a possible connection between sexting, marijuana use, and compulsive sexual behavior. Now these are people who sent, and yet never received a reply sext, maybe they had an expectation that was not met. What is seems is, the more casual the sext relationship it the more pain it / harm it can inflict. Let me ask....do you sext?     “Sex is like air; it’s not important unless you aren’t getting any.” John Callahan |
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