Dick pic

A dick pic is an image or photograph of a penis, usually erect, sent electronically (e.g. on the internet, by SMS, or by close-range file sharing). The term dick pic is derived from dick, slang for penis, and pic, a shortening of the word picture. Dick pics are a sexual practice and a form of sexting.

If the recipient consents, sexting (which may include sending dick pics) is associated with positive psychological and relationship outcomes.

If sent without the consent of the recipient, they may be a form of exhibitionism or sexual harassment (cyberharassment). Some countries, such as the United Kingdom, have laws against the sending of unsolicited nude images. Unsolicited dick pics are often sent by private message on social networks; a number of cases are known of dick pics received on the Russian social-networking service Vkontakte and Facebook. Dick pics are also sometimes sent through local file-sharing programs (such as AirDrop) to unknown recipients, a practice known as cyberflashing.

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