Exhibitionism
Exhibitionism
Exhibitionism (/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃəˌnɪzəm/), also known as Apodysophilia, is a psychological disorder characterized by a strong desire to expose one's genitals to unsuspecting strangers. The term is derived from the Latin exhibere (to display) and the Greek -ismos (condition or action).
Etymology
The term "Exhibitionism" was first used in a psychological context by French psychiatrist Charles Lasègue in 1877. The term is derived from the Latin exhibere (to display), and the Greek -ismos (condition or action), indicating a condition of wanting to display.
Definition
Exhibitionism is defined as a paraphilia involving exposing one's genitals to a non-consenting person. The individual with this disorder has recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving the exposure of one's genitals to an unsuspecting stranger.
Related Terms
- Voyeurism: The act of gaining sexual pleasure from watching others when they are naked or engaged in sexual activity.
- Frotteurism: A paraphilic interest in rubbing, usually one's pelvic area or erect penis, against a non-consenting person for sexual pleasure.
- Paraphilia: The experience of intense sexual arousal to atypical objects, situations, fantasies, behaviors, or individuals.
Treatment
Treatment for exhibitionism typically involves psychotherapy, specifically cognitive-behavioral therapy, which helps the individual to understand and change the thought patterns that lead to their behavior. In some cases, medication may also be used.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Exhibitionism
- Wikipedia's article - Exhibitionism
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