4. It involves explicit photos
If you can’t trust someone you know to keep a sext private, how can you trust a stranger? When an online friend or romantic interest requests explicit images, Carnes says to turn them down.
She likens such photos to a “digital tattoo” that can show up in search results, or worse yet, be used for retaliation, cyberbullying or revenge porn.
And while you might not be concerned about your personal safety, it’s important to remember that photos are often geotagged with your precise location.
