News.com.au —Experts reveals truth about ‘common’ workplace sex act
“We don’t have research to support the statement that sexting among Australian adults in professional workplaces is widespread, but given that policies and legislation exist surrounding sexual conduct at work, this would seem to be an unlikely common activity,” Professor Asher Flynn, ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Monash University, told news.com.au.
However, there is research on technology-facilitated sexual harassment in the workplace, where unwelcome and/or threatening behaviours such as sexual advances, comments, jokes sent via message, or sexually explicit communications are made in a workplace setting.
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Relationship and intimacy coach Susie Kim says she understands why couples engage in sexting and even supports it – but warns it can quickly turn unprofessional when done in the workplace.
“Sexting can be a really easy way to maintain erotic connection, build anticipation, and throw a few sticks on the fire, so to speak,” she explained. “It can keep the oven burning when you’re apart, and doing it in ‘taboo’ locations can add to the excitement.
“You’re in a different setting, which can build up more tension.”
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“To maintain professionalism, I think the biggest no-no is obviously sending explicit photos or texts on a work computer or a work phone,” she points out.
“Also, save the spicier sexts for your coffee or lunch break, so it doesn’t interfere with your focus or judgment at work.”
Keywords: professionalism, sexting, workplace, sexual, harassment, intimacy.