The majority of girls who send nude photos usually send them to their boyfriend or a guy they wanted to be their boyfriend (Rosin). Therefore, those who participate in sexting seek acceptance from that particular person. If it's a guy the girl is interested in, she's hoping for a connection and perhaps the start of a relationship. However, what this generation sometimes doesn't understand is that once a nude photo is sent, that individual allows themselves to disconnect by letting go of their image and putting it into the hands of multiple people. Thanks to this mentality, there is no intimacy in a relationship. When multiple people observe one's body, they gain an identity through the opinions of others due to their voluntary decision to expose themselves. In an age where the search for identity is so prevalent, sexting has an immense psychological impact on how individuals perceive themselves. As this identity is formed, a reputation also grows. Legally speaking, if a minor takes and sends a nude photo of themselves to another minor, they have committed three crimes: distribution, possession, and promotion of child pornography (US sexting laws). Additionally, if a legal adult has access to a nude photo of