But experts have warned that not only is the practice illegal - it also has potential long-term consequences, that teenagers may not take into account.
A La Trobe University study into teen sexual health has found that almost 43 per cent of year 10, 11 and 12 teenagers have sent a sexually explicit text, while 54 per cent have received one.
Close to 26 per cent have sent a nude or near nude image of themselves, about 42 per cent have received a nude or near nude photo or video.
SBS's Allan Raskall has more
