Think Before You Sext

Sending an intimate message, image or video can feel private in the moment, but once it has been shared, you no longer have full control over what happens to it. It could be saved, copied or shared with others, including if a friendship or relationship later changes. 

You should never feel pressured to share intimate content. Someone who cares about or respects you should not pressure you to send something you are uncomfortable sharing. 

Think Before You Send 

Even disappearing messages can be captured, and video calls can be recorded without your knowledge. 

If you are under 18, do not create or send nude or sexual images or videos. 

If you have already shared something, you still deserve support. Speak to an adult you trust. 

Cayman Islands law contains specific offences concerning indecent images and child pornography involving people under 17, including people depicted as appearing to be under 17. Consent does not automatically make creating or sharing such material lawful. 

Consent and Boundaries Matter 

Flirting, being in a relationship or having shared something before does not mean you owe anyone intimate content. 

You can change your mind. Someone who respects you should accept your decision without repeated requests, guilt, threats or demands. 

Before sending sexual content to another adult, make sure they want to receive it. Do not send unsolicited intimate images. 

Receiving someone’s private content does not give you permission to show, forward or post it. Consent to send an image to one person is not consent for wider sharing. 

Know Who You Are Talking To 

Someone you meet online may not be who they claim to be. Profiles and photos can be copied, and voices or videos can be altered or generated. A convincing video call does not guarantee someone’s identity or intentions. 

Be cautious if someone quickly turns a conversation sexual, pressures you to move to another app, asks for secrecy or offers money or gifts in exchange for intimate content. 

Taking time to get to know someone does not remove every risk. You can stop a conversation whenever you choose. 

If You Feel Pressured 

Stop responding and speak to someone you trust. Use the platform’s reporting and blocking tools if needed. 

If someone threatens to share intimate content, do not pay or send more images. Ask for help and report the threats to RCIPS. 

Your boundaries matter. If something has already happened, help is still available.