Sexting by adolescents is fraught with risk

Most teenagers like to communicate via text (Photo: iStock)

Adolescence is an age full of exploration and experimentation, not least in matters related to sexuality. When you add technology, adolescents will be up there in terms of what they may be willing to try.

Smart gadgets including phones and computers, and the omnipresent connectivity within social media circles all play their roles in facilitating adolescent behaviour.