Be cautious in and after a relationship

Sending intimate photos was such a taboo factor to do—nobody talked about it however everybody did it. Then individuals began realising sexting was a given, which led to an increasing number of intimate photos being despatched, which led to girls getting their photos leaked on the web. Kanika Khosla, psychologist, says, ” It is kind of widespread to ship nudes and seductive photos to at least one’s romantic curiosity out of concern of being dumped, concern of wounding the liked one, concern of being bullied & being referred to as a sissy or just, as we now comprehend it, FOMO (Fear of lacking out).”

But, it’s not okay for somebody to share (or threaten to share) your intimate photos with out your permission. If they do, they’ve significantly damaged your belief. This would possibly go away you feeling scared, unsafe and nervous about what’s going to occur subsequent. But the excellent news is there’s a authorized implication to this. Anirudh Tanwar, Advocate, says, “There is no doubt that leaking nudes or blackmailing a girl on the pretext of leaking her intimate pictures attracts penal consequences under the Indian Penal Code and the IT Act.”

He additional stresses {that a} sufferer needn’t fear in any respect. He provides, “A victim can file a suit for damages. However, what constitutes nudes or a hot picture is yet to be decided by the courts, nevertheless, defaming or threatening a girl on the basis of  a normal looking picture may also attract such penal provisions. Also, it’s important to know your legal rights. Legal literacy is important for everyone.”

Having your nudes leaked is a extremely aggravating and upsetting expertise, so it’s vital  that you just take care of your self. Pulkit Sharma, relationship an knowledgeable says, “People feel as if their life is ruined. But remember, social media has a short memory. Don’t carry the notion that you are exposed. Also, remember you shared it in confidence so don’t blame yourself.”