My boyfriend asked me to take my clothes off on webcam. I’m not sure I want to do this. What should I do?
It’s important in any relationship to be able to say what you want to happen. If you are feeling uncomfortable with something your boyfriend has asked you to do, pay attention to those feelings and say no.
If your boyfriend doesn’t accept this, and tries to force or bully you into doing something sexual, then he is not being respectful of you and may be committing a crime.
It is a crime to create sexual images of someone under 18 years, as this is seen as child pornography. This includes taking pictures of them.
Don’t take your clothes off on web cam. You don’t know who could be watching at the other end, even if your boyfriend says he is alone. Also if he records images of you, they could get into the wrong hands and end up all over the Internet.
Again, if your boyfriend tries to push you into doing this, he’s not treating you with respect. It’s always difficult when someone you like or love, and who you want to like or love you – asks you to something that makes you uncomfortable. Talk to a friend you trust, or to a trusted adult.
Who could you tell?
Your parents, another relative like an aunt, uncle or grandparent, a teacher, the school nurse, the school welfare officer, a service like SACL: 1800 806 292 or Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800, a friend’s parents, your doctor.
Links
For more informationFor more information about this or to contact the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault go to the SECASA website. |
