exhibitionism

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of exposing one's genitals to strangers for their sexual pleasure or for one's own.

  - "His exhibitionism led him to commit several lewd acts in public."
  - "She was shocked when she discovered her husband's exhibitionism."

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Variants

List of all variants of exhibitionism that leads to same result
exhibitionism , exhibitionisms , exhibitionist , exhibitionistic , exhibitionistically , exhibitionists

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'exhibere' meaning to show or display.

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Trivia

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1. Exhibitionism is more common in men than women.

2. The term 'exhibitionism' was first used in psychology in the late 19th century.

3. Exhibitionistic disorder is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a paraphilic disorder.

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Related Concepts

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1. Voyeurism: A related concept to exhibitionism, voyeurism is the act of observing others in private situations, often with a sexual motive.

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Culture

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Exhibitionism has been a topic of interest in psychology and sexology for decades. It is often associated with voyeurism and exhibitionistic disorder, which are paraphilic behaviors. In literature and art, exhibitionism can be seen as a theme in works such as Gustave Flaubert's 'Madame Bovary' and Henry Miller's 'Tropic of Cancer'.

How to Memorize "exhibitionism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of exposing oneself to strangers in a public setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exhibitionism' with the idea of exposing oneself to others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Expose Myself In Public' to remember the definition of exhibitionism.

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