The rise of smartphones with great cameras is one of many modern innovations that only reinforced an enduring fact of human existence: We’re all horny. Heck, innovation itself is horny—for a long time, the prevailing wisdom dictated that new tech would succeed as soon as someone figured out how to make it sexy. It’s no wonder the devices we use for sending work emails or keeping up with relatives are also used to indulge our basest desires.
Sexting is a cultural constant now, or so it seems. Here on Lifehacker, you can find guides to taking your best nudes, tips on what to do if your nudes leak, and how to hide the sensitive content on your phone. It seems like everyone is doing it, but if you’re concerned you’re not doing it enough—or doing it too much—don’t worry: Sexting is mainstream enough that it’s being studied—again, everything is horny, even academia. So here’s what the science can tell you about what your sexting (or lack thereof) means for your relationships.
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