Sexting

sexting, the sending or receiving of sexual words, pictures, or videos via technology, typically a mobile phone.

A portmanteau of the words sex and texting, sexting gained popularity as both a cultural phenomenon and a topical study of research interest in the early part of the 21st century. As mobile technologies such as cell phones, computers, and tablets became ubiquitous in the early 2000s, many individuals started to use these technologies to initiate and maintain social relationships. This was particularly true for teenagers and young adults, who tended to be more dependent than other groups on mobile phones for social activities such as texting (text messaging) and social networking. Some individuals also began using these technologies to navigate sexual relationships.