In Longitudinal Association Between Teen Sexting and Sexual Behavior [PDF] (Pediatrics, Temple & Choi), a 6-year study of 1,000 diverse American teens finds that sexting is common, not correlated with future risky behaviors, and correlated with overall comfort with sexuality.
(via IO9)
(Image: Pro Juventute Aufklärungskampagne ‚Sexting’ Themenbild_01, Pro Juventute, CC-BY)