FH-ADO-029 · ages 10-19

Someone Shared My Nude or Is Pressuring Me for One - What Now?

Relationships, Safety & Growing Independence

If something feels unsafe or urgent

You can always get help, whatever your age, without an account.

Sharing a sexual image of anyone under 18 is a crime in South Africa, even if you sent it yourself. You are the victim here, not the one in trouble — and images can be removed.

What's happening

Image-based abuse spreads through pressure and shame. Acting quickly limits the spread: keep evidence, report to the platform, and get an adult involved. Take It Down (takeitdown.ncmec.org) can remove images of under-18s across major platforms.

Usually normal

Feeling terrified, ashamed and blaming yourself — none of this is your fault
Wanting to delete everything before telling anyone

Get checked if

Being blackmailed for money or more images (sextortion) — never pay, never send more
An adult being involved
Thoughts of self-harm

Your next step

Stop replying, screenshot the demands, report the account, use Take It Down, and tell a trusted adult today — then report at a police station or call Childline 116.

Printable packs

My 10-19 Health and Independence Timeline
Organised Me: Weekly Health, School and Life Planner