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Teen sexting: Why 'just say no' fails

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What happened

Blunt warnings telling teenagers not to share sexual images are failing to protect them and can make victims of image-based sexual abuse feel blamed, ashamed and unable to seek help, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:01 UTC.

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