Most exhibitionists who are apprehended are under 40 years old. Although women may exhibit their bodies in provocative ways, exhibitionism is rarely considered a psychosexual disorder in women. In voyeurism, a person becomes sexually aroused by watching someone who is disrobing, naked, or engaged in sexual activity. Some degree of voyeurism is particularly common among boys and men, and society often regards mild forms of this behavior as normal. As a disorder, however, voyeurism may become the preferred method of sexual activity and may consume countless hours of searching.
Most voyeurs are men.
Masochism and Sadism Masochism constitutes sexual enjoyment in being physically harmed, threatened, or abused. Sadism, the opposite of masochism, is the sexual enjoyment a person receives from inflicting actual physical or psychologic suffering on a sex partner. Some amount of sadism and masochism is commonly play-acted in healthy sexual relationships, and mutually compatible partners often seek one another out. For example, the use of silk handkerchiefs for simulated bondage and mild spanking during sexual activity are common practices between consenting partners and aren't considered sadomasochistic. Masochism or sadism taken to the extreme, however, can result in severe bodily or psychologic harm, including death.