Sexting: Is it REALLY as Dangerous as You Think?

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From love letters and phone sex to racy Polaroids, humans have always used media to explore intimacy. Today, sexting is the modern iteration, yet it's often met with a moral panic that misdirects our concerns. While risks exist, the true danger lies not in consensual sharing, but in privacy violations and a legal framework that criminalizes teenagers for acts that are legal offline.

“the problem is not sexting the issue is digital privacy and one solution is consent”
- Amy Adele Hasinoff, Sexting expert

Unpack the moral panic surrounding sexting and discover why our focus on prevention misses the real issue. This session challenges common misconceptions, highlighting the critical role of consent and digital privacy in fostering safer online interactions.

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Beyond the Moral Panic: Reclaiming Digital Privacy and Consent in the Age of Sexting

From love letters and phone sex to racy Polaroids, humans have always used media to explore intimacy. Today, sexting is the modern iteration, yet it's often met with a moral panic that misdirects our concerns. While risks exist, the true danger lies not in consensual sharing, but in privacy violations and a legal framework that criminalizes teenagers for acts that are legal offline.