academics, and the general public. Using a probability sample of high school students (N=
1,208) aged 12–18, the prevalence of sexting, associations with sexting, and associations
between sexing and sexual activity were assessed. Seventeen percent both sent and
received sexts, and 24% only received sexts. Sending and receiving sexts were positively
associated with each other and both behaviors were associated with having peers who sext …