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exhibitionism

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exhibitionism
Psychiatry a compulsive desire to expose one's genital organs publicly

exhibitionism [‚ek·sə′bish·ə‚niz·əm]
(psychology)
A sexual perversion in which pleasure is obtained by exposing the genitalia.
In psychoanalysis, gratification of early sexual impulses in young children by physical activity, such as dancing.
Any attracting of attention to oneself.


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As recently as a year ago, this kind of dynamic for exhibitionism and voyeurism was unheard-of.
Among celebrities, women showed stronger narcissist tendencies than men, scoring higher on the scale for exhibitionism, superiority and vanity.
But my guess is that once they start to see the impact of their exhibitionism, they'll tone it down.
 
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