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In exhibitionism the individual shows a tendency to an , ostentation, posing, being bombastic, showing him/herself in a pre-determined form, and many other instances. These forms can appear isolated or also as a group of manifestations. People showing this type of personality are sometimes called ''extravagant'' instead of ''exhibitionist''. Generally this type of exhibitionism does not have legal implications, unless the individual shows an aggressive or criminal behavior. Exhibitionism generally is also known as Lady Godiva syndrome in reference to the semi-mythical female who supposedly rode Naked on a Horse through the streets in Coventry, England . SEXUAL EXHIBITIONISM Some exhibitionists wish to display themselves sexually to other people, singly or in groups. This can be done consensually as part of Swinging or Group Sex . When done nonthreateningly, the intent is usually to Surprise and/or Sexually Arouse the viewer, giving the exhibitionist an ego rush (''see also Flashing ''). Exhibitionism is not necessarily Indecent Exposure ; for more on the latter, see its article. Some people like to expose themselves in front of large crowds, typically at sporting events; see Streaking . A similar phenomenon is when, at the conclusion of a sporting event, a woman may flash her Breast s while sitting atop someone's shoulders in a dense crowd of people. Among the general population, many psychiatric definitions of exhibitionism broadly define it as "sexual gratification, above and beyond the sexual act itself, that is achieved by risky public sexual activity and/or bodily exposure" and include "engaging in sex where one may possibly be seen in the act, or caught in the act." Exhibitionists who view it as a lifestyle, as opposed those who do it for a rare Thrill , carefully select their target audience and make the exposure brief, inconspicuous and apparently unintentional. It is a Fetish , and many such practioners see it as an art form. Many night clubs and goth bars encourage mild exhibitionism to enhance the venue's atmosphere. This contrasts with Nudism , in which the exposure not connected with sexual expression. EXHIBITIONISM IN ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA In current years, though officially censured, transparent clothing, and brief exposure of body parts--particularly, as noted above, female breasts--to viewers is highly popular with the general public, particularly young Male s. Extensive evidence of this popularity can be seen with the success of the Girls Gone Wild enterprise and " Mardi Gras flashing" websites, almost always featuring women (rather than men) voluntarily exposing their breasts, buttocks and/or genitalia. SEE ALSO
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