Among the many forms of behavioral deviations and deviations, including in the sexual behavior of a person, one of the types of sexual fetishism - exhibitionism - is not the least.
Exhibitionism is a form of deviant behavior, characterized by a desire to demonstrate their genitals in the wrong place and situation. One should not confuse sexual dysfunction with a healthy, intimate relationship between a man and a woman who can study each other, left alone and show each other whatever they want. As a rule, manifestations of exhibitionism are most often found in men for an obvious reason. Surrounding react in a fright to a man demonstrating his genitals. And if a woman does this, it is quite natural that she will provoke a man's sexual desire, and not fright.
The causes of exhibitionism are of a socio-psychological nature. First of all, this is self-doubt, fear of communication with the opposite sex. An exhibitionist is most likely a person with an unmet need for love, dissatisfied with himself. Exposure of the genitals is for such people a way of self-affirmation.
Should exhibitionists be afraid? In most cases, no. The main goal of an exhibitionist is to cause fear. Exhibitionism is divided into two types: sadistic and masochistic. In the first case, the patient enjoys the fact that he scares the victim. In the second case, he enjoys his own shame. In any case, the exhibitionist is unlikely to attack the victim. An emotional reaction is enough to satisfy him. The easiest way to protect yourself from an exhibitionist is to ignore him and just pass by. Then he will not receive emotional support and is unlikely to act further.
Exhibitionism is considered a disease, but its treatment, as such, does not exist. To eliminate this ailment resort to sessions of psychotherapy.