4 Ways to Get Someone to Stop Sexting You

Unwanted sexting can be stressful or even scary. If you’re a minor, immediately delete any inappropriate pictures that the person sends you and talk to a trusted adult, like a parent, teacher, or police officer. Don’t keep the messages or respond to them in any way. Your phone company will keep records if law enforcement needs to see them. If you’re an adult and you know the person, you might try talking to them. Explain that you aren’t interested in sexting and ask them to stop. If they continue to sext you, block their number on your phone. You may need to block them on social media as well. If the behavior escalates or continues, consider contacting the police or getting in touch with a victim advocacy organization. To learn how to get help with unwanted sexting if you’re a minor, keep reading.