Texting Nude Photos, Making Movies

There's been a lot of talk lately about teens sexting -- sending nude photos. Everytime I hear about the topic in the news, I can't help but think about adults who send nude photos.

Yes, it's wrong for teens to send nude photos of themselves because many of the photos end up in the wrong hands. The teen years are a fragile time and both girls and boys think that they can get back at each other if they show off nude photos or post nude photos after a breakup.

But what about adults? Yes, it's different because an adult should be able to make up his or her own mind but can't the nude photos still be shown off to others and posted on a Web site.

I actually remember a flier that was hanging in most of the bars in the area of a girl who was nude with the word B!%$* The rumor was that the girl had broken up with this guy and he was having a tough time so he posted nude photos of his ex-gf all around town. Dag!

But really, should adults take nude photos of themselves and send to suitors? Or allow suitors to take photos of them? With online dating and long distance relationships, it could make things interesting or could it make more regrets?

And what about making a sexually-explicit tape with your significant other?

I had this conversation with a group of animated, strong-minded guys and gals this weekend. Everyone had interesting insight.

One person said she has no desire to make a movie because she's done it. She was single with a child. Another person who had been married for many years with four children said she would in a heartbeat.

"We've been together for a long time so I would do it because it would keep things spicy," she says.

Put your finger to your cheek girl --- Psssst!

A few people with the mindset of Nope were also at the table, but what I walked away thinking is that people have gotten scared because of technological advances and how photos and videos can be shared online.

I'm with the married lady, if you are in a committed relationship and it's been long-term why not?

Although there have been many disputes after relationships fizzle over sex tapes, I would lights, camera, action in a heartbeat if I were married.

But wow, who gets the sex tape when it's splitsville?

Whew!

On the topic of would you take a photo, I say yes to that too, but I think I should not show any signs that it is me. Head off, no identifiable jewelry.

Any who.

The consensus at the table of this very lively group seemed to be mostly yes, but then one of the guys chimed in and said nah.

What? Why not?

"I'm not sure I want photos of me out there like that," he says, adding that he's not ashamed of his soldier.

OK, point taken.

But then someone says, "If I'm sending a photo I'm keeping my face in it. What is the point of sending a photo and it doesn't show that it is me?"

Wowsa Yowsa!

So what is your take? Would you make a sexually explicit video? Would you have to be in a longterm relationship or marriage or does that really matter? Would you send explicit photos to a suitor or to your signficant other?

Share your thoughts with me here or e-mail me at choosingmrwrong@gmail.com.