voyeurism
Voyeurism is the habit of clandestine watching other people engaged in intimate behaviors, such as undressing, sexual activity, or other actions of a private nature, commonly for sexual stimulation. It may be a form of paraphilia.
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Voyeurism is the act of secretly watching other people during intimate or private moments—like undressing or sexual activity—typically to obtain sexual gratification. It matters because it violates people's privacy and consent, and can constitute a serious crime in most jurisdictions.
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Voyeurism is the habit of clandestine watching other people engaged in intimate behaviors, such as undressing, sexual activity, or other actions of a private nature, commonly for sexual stimulation. It may be a form of paraphilia.
The term comes from the French voyeur which means "watcher," derived from the verb voir, “to see.” A male voyeur is commonly labelled as "Peeping Tom" or a "Jags", a term which originates from the Lady Godiva legend.