Simple ‘nudes’ question exposes huge Australian problem
A news.com.au article reports that a simple question about “nudes” revealed a much bigger issue in Australia around online sharing of intimate images and its effects, especially among young people. The article explains that asking how often people are asked to send nude photos highlighted that this practice has become commonplace in youth culture, sparking wider concern about consent, privacy, and the normalization of sharing sexual images in casual digital communication. Surveys and street responses showed many Australians recalling being asked for nudes at surprisingly young ages, illustrating how pervasive the behavior is and how it can affect self-esteem, relationships and online safety. The piece underscores debate about the inadequacy of sex education and the need for better conversations around respect, boundaries and digital consent to protect young people from pressure or exploitation when it comes to image sharing.
