cybersex

Cybersex refers to online sex-oriented conversations and exchanges, or sex-oriented material available on a computer. It emerged as a cultural phenomenon and research topic in the early 21st century with the rise of ubiquitous mobile technologies like cell phones, computers, and tablets.12

While cybersex itself is defined by online sexual interactions, the broader context of online sexual activity includes concerns about online predators who use the internet to commit sexual abuse or harassment, particularly of minors. Sexting, the sending or receiving of sexual words, pictures, or videos via technology, is a related practice that can sometimes be linked to victimization and exploitation, including nonconsensual pornography and sextortion. It is important to note that while sexting can be associated with risky behaviors, research findings on this link are inconsistent.32