CYBER FLASHING! I've been sent an explicit pic without asking.

Cyberflashing is the act of sending nude or explicit images without consent. It is a serious violation of personal boundaries and, in many legal systems, already constitutes sexual harassment. Victims can pursue civil action against perpetrators, and in the UK, cyberflashing is soon to be recognised under the Sexual Offences Act, making it a criminal offence to send an explicit image without consent. The maximum penalty may include up to two years in prison.

This is not only a legal issue — it is a matter of basic human respect. People deserve control over what they see and when they see it. Someone might be working, caring for their children, commuting, or simply not in the emotional space to receive sexual content. Knowing someone, having sent images before, or sending a “tastefully lit” photo does not make unsolicited explicit imagery any of the following:

If you want to send explicit images to someone, you must ask first, or they must have clearly requested them. Anything else is cyberflashing.

At WAX, we are committed to the well‑being, safety, and joy of all members. Non‑consensual behaviour of any kind — including cyberflashing — is not tolerated on our platform or at our events. Any reports of cyberflashing will be taken extremely seriously.

This flags the user in our system for review.

You can contact WAX Support directly. Contact WAX Support

These links provide further information about cyberflashing and related offences: