Voyeurism Sexual Disorder
“The new pornography is left-wing; and the new
pornography is a vast graveyard where the Left has gone to die. The Left cannot have its whores and its politics too”
― Andrea Dworkin, Pornography: Men Possessing Women
What is Voyeurism?
The word “voyeurism” comes from the French word voyeur , meaning “one who looks”.
Voyeurism is a condition in which an individual derives sexual pleasure from watching other individuals, usually strangers, who are undressing or having sex. Voyeurs are typically male and will watch women (or men) with whom they have no emotional attachment. It is sometimes grouped together with other disorders involving sexual behavior under the heading paraphilia .
What do you mean by Voyeurism Sexual Disorder?
Voyeurism disorder is a sexual disorder in which a person experiences the practice of gaining sexual pleasure by watching others while they are naked or doing sexual contact. They feel pleasure by watching others in pain and distress. It is diagnosed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorder (DSM). It can be treated by the psychotherapy because it is also considered as a psychological disorder. Search people are mostly accessory involved in watching pornography. They may even sneak onto others while they are changing or bathing. Doing such things unconsented can actually make you liable to legal consequences.
What are the common causes of Voyeurism Sexual Disorder?
The main causes of voyeurism are unknown by specialists and some consider that these factors are a cause of this type of sexual disorder:
- Unpleasant childhood experiences like sexual abuse and emotional abuse
- Consumed with sexual thoughts in early childhood
- Alcohol abuse is also a cause of voyeurism sexual disorder
What are the Most Common Symptoms of Voyeurism Sexual Disorder?
Although the major characteristics of the sexual disorder are very clear to claim that you have one or not, yet still the major problem in recognition of this sexual disorder is that mostly people don’t identify it as a disorder in the very start. People address this issue to a Consultant or a psychiatrist mostly after they have actually faced serious consequences for their actions. Following are the most common symptoms of voyeurism sexual disorder:
- This type of behavior occurs in six months duration
- Excessive stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Guilt
- Irritability
- Excessive stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Guilt
- Irritability
- Sexual urges
- Intense sexually arousing fantasies
- The process of disrobing
- Act of pleasure to see someone in distress
- Act of observing a naked person
What are the most common risk factors of voyeurism sexual disorder?
Following are some of the observed risk factors of voyeurism disorder:
- Stressful events in childhood like child abuse
- You may have other mental health problems
- Drug and alcohol abuse
What are the complications faces due to Voyeurism Sexual Disorder?
Following are the most common complication you may face if you have a voyeurism sexual disorder:
- Lifestyle is disturbing
- Personal relationships disturb due to this behavior
- Financial problems
- Depression due to this behavior
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Mental and physical health problems
How doctors diagnose that you have a voyeurism disorder or not?
Following are the methodologies and techniques used by the doctors or psychiatrist are:
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Asking about the symptoms you have experience
- Diagnostic criteria from DSM-5
- Medical interview
How doctors treat voyeurism sexual disorders?
It is always a good idea to talk to your doctor if you have any unusual sexual thoughts, feelings or behaviors. Although most people who experience voyeurism don’t go on to develop other sexually compulsive or addictive behaviors, there’s some concern that voyeurism could be a stepping stone toward more serious problems such as exhibitionism and sadomasochism. People with voyeuristic disorder are generally aware that their fantasies, urges and behavior cause them distress and may try to stop.
Doctors can treat this type of psychological problems by the following methods and techniques which we discussed here:
- Medical treatment
Doctors will prescribe you an appropriate medication to overcome the symptoms and the disease.
- Behavioural treatment
Doctors can also do your behavioral treatment and treat you by the help of cogitative behavioral therapy.
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