exhibitionism /ex·hi·bi·tion·ism/ (ek″sĭ-bish´in-izm) a paraphilia marked by recurrent sexual urges for and fantasies of exposing one's genitals to an unsuspecting stranger.
Exhibitionism
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ex·hi·bi·tion·ism ( k s -b sh -nzm)n. An abnormal compulsion to expose the genitals with the intent of provoking sexual interest in the viewer. ex hi·bition·ist n. |
Exhibitionism
Obtaining sexual arousal by exposing genitals to an unsuspecting stranger.
Mentioned in: Sexual Perversions
exhibitionism
[ek′sibish′əniz′əm]
Etymology: L, exhibere, to exhibit
1 the flaunting of oneself or one's abilities to attract attention.
2 (in psychiatry) a psychosexual disorder that occurs primarily in men in which the repetitive act of exposing the genitals in socially unacceptable situations is the preferred means of achieving sexual excitement and gratification. See also paraphilia, scopophilia. exhibitionist, n.
exhibitionism
Sexology A paraphilia in which sexuoeroticism hinges on exposing the genitalia to a stranger; largely a male thing. Cf Voyeurism.
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