How To Sext and Not Come Off as a Douche

There's a learning curve when it comes to this.

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Sexting has become as natural to dating as going to the movies. It might not happen right away, but eventually, the line will be crossed, and flirty texts to each other will eventually move on to flirty photos... and, well, you get the picture. Yet, some of our fellow dudes out there can't quite grasp the etiquette of sexting, and instead of treating it as something that gradually progresses, many dudes go after sexts as if it were a slab a meat and they were a starving hyena, and will eventually scare the girl off—and rightfully so. It's time to get right: here's How To Sext and Not Come Off as a Douche.

Once it happens, slow your role—let the lady be in control of how far she wants to go, and how fast.

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If she doesn't respond, take the hint!

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If you're going to sext while drinking, at least be mildly conscious and not completely wasted.

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Don't quote Drake—be original, no matter how long the sext takes.

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Don't kill the mood.

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If you're in a relationship with a person you're sexting, don't spread your pics with other chicks.

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Return the favor: if she's sending you a bunch of shots, send her something back. If you're not comfortable, at least send a selfie.

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Don't jump the gun and show your pistol. Not every girl dreams of your junk.

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Don't ask for pictures repeatedly, you horny dog.

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Most importantly: DO NOT SHARE HER PICTURES. ANYWHERE. PERIOD.

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