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Taking/Sharing sexualised images

91 replies

sharksarecool · 29/05/2021 09:43

Not really AIBU but posting here for traffic. I was in a conversation recently where I shared my belief that there is a generational divide with taking/sharing sexual images, i.e it is really common and considered very normal for younger women but hardly anyone does it over a certain age. Others(much younger) disagreed and said people of all ages now do it. So I'm interested who's right, and asking if anyone is prepared to share. I'll go first:

Age 42
I've never taken or shared a sexualised image of myself
(I don't know if others might have taken images but not shared them)

OP posts:
Feelingbad2 · 29/05/2021 19:51

Yes only to my husband - I’m 34

OrangeFluff · 29/05/2021 19:54

I’m 37 and I share pictures and videos with my boyfriend regularly. We’ve been together about 3.5 years but don’t live together so sext when we’re apart. Never did it with my ex husband or anyone else.

Mammyloveswine · 29/05/2021 19:57

I'm mid 30s and have sent pics of my boobs to DH (or the odd underwear pic) if I'm in the mood..

It's all a bit of fun!

RampantIvy · 29/05/2021 20:11

DH is a tech nerd and I know that digital images are permanent, even "deleted" ones.

DH and I pre-date moblie phones, but even if I was younger I still wouldn't send copromising images to anyone at all.

Ginevere · 29/05/2021 22:12

I have to my DH, I’m 33. He’s the only one I’ve sent them to. My ex wanted me to but something stopped me- I’m glad now as I wouldn’t want him in possession of them! Trust my DH implicitly.

chickenyhead · 29/05/2021 22:14

Yup, late 40s, done it.

It isnt an age thing imho

Skatastic · 29/05/2021 22:58

I've done it and I'm in my 40s. Only to the husband though.

DiscordandRhyme · 29/05/2021 23:15

31 and yesI have - minus face.

IAmFleshIAmBone · 29/05/2021 23:20

I have, and I really wish I hadn't. I have an abusive ex who threatened me with revenge porn after we broke up. It terrifies me still that he'll do it.

Holothane · 29/05/2021 23:24

Never and never would I hate photos of myself as it is naked🤮🤮

xprincessxjanetx · 30/05/2021 00:04

I am 28 and I have taken photos for my husband and with him but not for many years and I wouldn't do so now! (been together since we were 16)

CirqueDeMorgue · 30/05/2021 09:45

Early 30s and bf and I have shared a few (no faces).

ConstanceGracy · 30/05/2021 09:49

I’m 39 and I did when I was in my early - mid 20’s .
Not now though

skirk64 · 30/05/2021 10:12

Early 40s, have done ever since I got a digital camera. Would never have done it when you had to send the film off to get developed! I think that might explain the age thing, people who turned 18 when digital cameras became available have always had a risk free (sort of) option.

Deadringer · 30/05/2021 10:21

In my 50s and no never have, never would. When dh and i were young we used to talk about filming ourselves dtd, but we never actually got around to it, and no way would we have shared it.

KnotKnot · 30/05/2021 19:15

Yes, by DH only of course. Never showing any face, location, etc.

It's probably very different with younger people who grew up with digital camera, endless selfies, etc.

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