It seems that the evolution of the online relationship has changed from meeting online to meeting in real life, to meeting online, then texting, then Skypeing, then sexting, and only after all that do you actually get to meet.
When you’re at the stage with your adult friend where you feel a few naughty pictures are a must, make sure you brush up on the do’s and don’t's of sexting! It’s not enough to snap a picture of your hoo-ha and send it off. Sexting in the 21st century is an art form, and as both the photographer and the subject, you have to get in touch with your creative side!
Check out Sex Search’s sexting tips after the jump.
If you’re showing the full Monty, don’t show your face
Chances are if you’re sending someone nudes of yourself, you have a lot of trust in them. But unfortuinatly in a world where it’s easier to hack into someone’s cell phone then it is to remember your ATM pin number, there’s always a chance that the pictures you send will make their way on the internet (or there’s that chance that the guy you send them to is just a prick, but that’s a blog for another day..). If you’re going to show your family jewels, take precautions and don’t show your face. If it ends up going Kim Kardashian and spreading online, the last thing you want is people to be able to see that it’s you.
Keep your picture free of identifiers
Just because they can’t see your face, doesn’t mean they can’t see other things! If you have noticeable tattoos or objects around your house (like that zebra striped throne in your living room, for example), they can identify you as the Playboy in the photo just as easily as your face can. Take a look at the picture before you send it and if there’s something that’s distinctly ‘you’, get it out of there!
If your face is in it, consider lingerie
Of course, there are always going to be those bold individuals that want their faces in the photos. If you’re feeling particularly bold and want to show off your pretty face, think about covering up a bit! A sexy piece of lingerie or even a towel for the straight-out-of-the-shower look can leave a little to the imagination, and a little can go a long way! This way if the picture gets out, you’ll still be able to show your face in public.
Don’t send anything too graphic
It’s a sext, not an anatomy class.
Doll up!
This is surely to be a picture the receiver looks at for a very long time, so look your best! If you’ve just rolled out of bed, there’s nothing wrong with running a brush through your hair and pinching your cheeks to give them a rosy hue. There’s no need to go to the salon and get a professional blow-out, but if you’re trying to turn someone on, you might want to at very least look alert!
A little shop goes a long way…
Now, hear us through on this one… Photoshopping your pictures to make yourself look better is obviously a pretty immoral thing to do, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few quick tricks you can do to look your best! Since you’ll be taking your sexting pictures on your phone, try downloading an app like Instagram. There are several filters that won’t alter what you look like, but will give your picture a ‘dreamy’ illusion that will smooth out your skin and make it almost dream-like. Feeling good about yourself is key to confidence, and confidence makes for a great sext!
So there you have it! The best way to play the safe sexting game. If you have any questions let us know and we’ll be sure to answer them in an upcoming blog!