Poll: Do you sext?

Irish teenagers have the fourth highest rate of sexting among young people in Europe.

TEENAGERS IN IRELAND have one of the highest rates of sexting in Europe, according to new research.

At least 25% of the 300 secondary school students surveyed said they engaged in the practice.

Sexting involves sending someone sexually-explicit photographs or messages.

The issue will be discussed at an Anti-Bullying Research Centre conference at Dublin City University today.

Today’s poll question is: Do you sext?

Poll Results:

No (9255)

Yes (3854)

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Órla Ryan

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