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Technology-mediated sexual interaction (TMSI) is the interpersonal exchange of self-created, sexual material via digital technology (e.g., sexting, cybersex). Most TMSI research assumes experiences are desired and consensual. However, it's likely some people consent to TMSIs they do not desire (i.e., *compliance*), or experience *non-consensual* TMSI (e.g., receiving unsolicited sexual pictures). Offline, findings suggest differences across gender and partner context in compliant and non-consensual sexual interactions. We explored gender differences in compliant and non-consensual TMSI activities across three partner contexts: primary partners (PPs), known non-partners (KNPs), and strangers. Participants were 333 women and 125 men who were predominantly attracted to the opposite sex. They completed an online survey including questions about their experiences with compliant and non-consensual TMSI in the three partner contexts. Chi-square analyses indicated similar numbers of women and men reported compliant TMSI with PPs. Significantly more men (20.5%) than women (11.8%) received non-consensual TMSI content from PPs. Significantly more women (24.8–35.3%) than men (15.2–19.9%) received non-consensual TMSI content from KNPs and strangers. In PP contexts, about the same number of women and men received non-consensual TMSI messages as men and women sent. However, there were significant inconsistencies between sending and receiving non-consensual TMSI content with KNPs and strangers – few participants reported sending such content. These findings suggest partner context is an important component of compliant and non-consensual TMSI activities for women and men, and that people may not correctly interpret others’ desire/consent to receive TMSI content. We will discuss implications for research, education, and relationships.
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