From as early on as middle school, with raging hormones and puberty hitting, pre-teens and teens develop this ridiculous idea. It could be the feeling of being called "sexy" or "hot", what they watch on T.V. or in movies, or the thrill of doing something rebellious. Sending naked pictures is wrong.

It is such an issue that young girls, teenage girls, think it’s okay to send naked pictures to guys and for guys to ask for, or send them as well. I will never understand what has put it into a girls head that it is okay to give that satisfaction to a guy who clearly has only one thing on his mind. It is sad that the forming of relationships is beginning with “hmu on snapchat for a streak.” If I said that sentence to anyone over the age of 20, they would probably have no clue what I am talking about. It is sad, that the beauty of things like asking someone out on a date, or getting to know and like them for their personality, thoughts, what makes them laugh, cry and their passions are overlooked by one thing and that’s sex.

Pictures don't just go away they can haunt you forever. If trusted in the wrong hands even if you think that they are the right ones, they can still ruin your life. It doesn’t matter if they recipient says “I promise I won’t show anyone” or “I thought you trusted me” because 17% of people who receive these pictures share them with others, and 55% of those people share them with more than one person.

On top of degrading yourself, you are boosting this boy’s ego and helping to create a monster that will turn into a man without respect for women. It may only be high school, we may be young, but that doesn't excuse the stupidity in these decisions. It is one thing to have body confidence, I am all for being content with your own image. However, what makes sex something intimate and exciting if you are going to share that with someone not in person? By flaunting your body around and sending or posting these provocative pictures, you are basically asking for guys to disrespect you.

I would like to be liked for myself, for my character and heart, NOT for solely my body. Unknown intentions are frightening. How is anyone to trust that a man could love someone for more than a body, for sexual satisfaction, if the first thing you give them is that itself. As a girl why are you going to subject yourself to a guy by giving them what they want through a cell phone screen. Respect yourself, and don't "send pics."