Its okay for adults to enjoy consensual sex with 16 or 17-year-olds, but they need to be careful about sexting. Its still illegal for anyone under 18 to share nude photos. It may not even matter if theyre in a sexual relationship. Most charges become far more serious if the victim is under the age of 14 or 12.

Can a 16 and 18 year old date legally in Indiana?

In Indiana, the age of sexual consent is 16. Thus, despite the age of majority, a 15-year-old and 17-year-old could legally have sex in Indiana, but if the older person were 18, it would be a crime.

Is a 16 year old allowed to date a 18 year old?

Simply dating a person over age 18 is not illegal. It can become illegal for a person who is 18 once sex is involved.

Is it OK for a 17 year old to date a 18 year old?

A: Yes, it is illegal to have sex with a person not at least 18 years old. So as of now having sex (you being 17) she is breaking that law as well. Once you are 18 it would still be illegal for you to have sex with her.