Apparently, 12% of people with smartphones admit to sending nude photos.

Perhaps that’s more of a comment on technology than on the gradual decline of sensible sexual practices. In the 19th century, people probably didn’t stand in front of a camera waiting for their nude image to be recorded on a silver-plated copper sheet, and as much as we’re fighting to save the Postal Service now, those of us who endured the 20th century might hesitate to entrust the mailman with our intimate pictures.

Not that some people didn’t try …

https://boards.straightdope.com/t/postal-regulations-regarding-mailing-of-nude-photos/238733

This blog isn’t about lecturing Millennials and Gen Z. Well, not all the time. Every generation has its embarrassments. We had the HBO show Real Sex, which chronicled the adventures of polyamorous hippies in the woods.

We also don’t judge whatever consenting adults do. There’s a danger that adults — or precocious hackers — who do not have consent may join the party, but laws against “revenge porn” are proliferating. You still don’t want to have a bitter breakup in Mississippi or South Carolina.

And thanks to advancements in coding, apps now offer ways to send photos with a virtual “for your eyes only” without resorting to extreme measures:

The only way to truly control your nude distribution is to do it yourself. Just follow these simple steps: Take a pic of your goods, download the pic to an encrypted hard drive, drop in a password-protected folder, confiscate your partner’s phone, show them the image, close the file, return their phone, and proceed.

https://boards.straightdope.com/t/postal-regulations-regarding-mailing-of-nude-photos/238733

This still seems like a generational thing, and the evidence backs up the anecdotes. Also notice which words are in ALL CAPS in this piece from Mic aimed at young couples who are separated from their dating prospect while we’re dealing with COVID-19.

What about those of us who are in solo quarantine? Well, the research suggests that you’ll still be better off if you try something new. I have two words of advice for you: SEND NUDES. Sext someone. Go to a virtual sex party. And again, even though it may not be as satisfying as having sex with a partner, sex toys can be a potent form of stress relief (and really fun). Or, if you’re too tired and you have a quarantine-induced headache, it’s okay to give in and bake some bread.

https://boards.straightdope.com/t/postal-regulations-regarding-mailing-of-nude-photos/238733

(Also notice that the story extols the fun of being quarantined with a significant other without noting how kids under the same roof can spoil the party. It’s safe to say we’re not the target audience.)

Granted, a virtual sex party sounds like the most dangerous idea unless we have encryption upon encryption, though perhaps it’ll distract Russian hackers from ruining our elections. Привет ребят! Забудьте о серверах DNC и проверьте это!

But even in the tamer world of nude photo exchanges, those of us over 40 don’t get such things because we don’t get such things as a concept. We still have imaginations that are superior to what we could see on our phones.

We do, though, appreciate the humor: