delaware UNdressed: Kiss me through the phone

You're sitting in the middle of your 8 a.m. lecture when a text message flashes across your cell phone screen. After realizing that the text is from your significant other or "buddy," you don't think twice to open it.

"I want you so bad right now" — do you respond?

Sexting is a text message or picture message someone sends in hopes of having sex sooner or later. These messages range from expressing explicit urges to naughty suggestions.

I think of sexting as a huge tease — it's like dangling a $100 bill in front your face and after the frustration has built up, you can finally grab it and do anything you want with it. Who doesn't love a little sneak peak while you're sipping on your latte in class? It is a form of social interaction without the other person physically being there. I've found that sexting is extremely common in long-distance relationships as well as booty call situations — because when you're in the mood, you're in the mood.

This new trend was first reported in 2005 in the Sunday Telegraph Magazine, an Australia-based publication. The term has  since become popular in TV, movies and even music — hence Ludacris's new song titled, "Sexting." So why do people sext? The general consensus from my interviews is that people do it to turn the other person and themselves on. It's something that's sexy, exciting and has the potential to get a little kinky. Receiving suggestive pictures or messages detailing what your partner wants to do with you at that moment is sometimes enough to make you leave class and go find him/her.

I think the seduction of sexting is the best thing since no-carb ice cream, yet in order for sexting to take place, there are three golden rules you should abide by. Rule #1: Be sure you trust the recipient of the sext. You shouldn't be worried about your sexy photo getting tagged on Facebook. With that said, you must always double or triple check you are sending it to the right person. You don't want to be in the middle of a conversation with your mom and realize she is now the owner of your own personal Victoria's Secret ad.

Rule #2: Keep the person wanting more — so don't sext all day, every day. If I get messages every morning or if the influx of messages begins to interrupt my nightly DVR catch-up, then you're going to be put in time out (and that's not a sext). Send them every once in a while. It's always the best when you keep the body guessing. Switch it up, too. If you know the girl or guy you're sexting is taking a nap, send them something special to wake up to. Just try to stay away from the times they are in church.

Rule #3: Know each other's limits, but don't be afraid to test the waters. Don't overkill the luxuries of sexting or try too hard. Being sporadic is fun and always catches your partner off guard. If you're trying to turn your boyfriend or girlfriend into a porn dominatrix, but you know they never will be, don't talk to them like that.

Sexting is a healthy habit to get into. Everyone does it one way or another, and at different degrees. Yet when you start to get a little bored with just text and picture messaging, step it up to video and keep your phone on vibrate.