Global Study Reveals Widespread 'Sextortion' Among Adults

Research across 10 countries finds 1 in 7 adults have faced threats to share intimate images, with significant gender and age disparities.

14.5% of surveyed adults reported being victims of sextortion, while 4.8% admitted to being perpetrators.
Men were more likely than women to be both victims and perpetrators, except in South Korea where women reported higher rates.
LGBTQ+ individuals were over twice as likely to experience and perpetrate sextortion compared to non-LGBTQ+ individuals.
Young adults, particularly those aged 18-24, faced the highest risk of both victimization and perpetration.
Current and former intimate partners were the most commonly reported perpetrators, highlighting the link to intimate partner abuse.