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Exhibitionism

Exhibitionism is a paraphilia in which a person derives pleasure from exposing their genitals to others without their consent. The targets are most often women or children, and such behavior may occur alongside other paraphilias, such as sexual sadism, sexual masochism, or sadomasochism.

Exhibitionism is considered a mental disorder, and psychotherapeutic methods are used to treat it. Laws in various countries prohibit these acts and impose penalties on those who commit them.