Quickie: Is Sexting Helping You—or Hurting You?

Send us a text Ever wondered if that cheeky text you're about to send will strengthen your connection or backfire spectacularly? Our latest dive into the pixelated world of sexting reveals something fascinating: it's not what you send that matters most—it's why you're sending it. Fresh research using self-determination theory shows that sexting can lead to dramatically different outcomes depending on your motivation. When you sext because you genuinely want to (autonomous motivation), it can...