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Voyeurism
Last reviewed: 19.11.2021
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Voyeurism is characterized by the achievement of sexual arousal when watching other people when they are naked, undressed or have sex. If one looks at unaware people about it, then such sexual behavior often leads to problems.
The desire to see other people in sexual situations is widespread and in itself is not a pathology. Voyeurism usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Teenage voyeurism is usually more tolerant; adolescents are rarely arrested in connection with this. In the case of a pathological attraction, the voyeur spends a lot of time searching for the opportunity to spy. Orgasm is usually achieved by masturbation during or after peeking. The voyeur does not seek sexual contact with those whom he observes.
Voyeurs in many cultures have many legal opportunities to observe sexual activities. If the boundaries of the law are violated and the issue of sexual crimes is questioned, then treatment usually begins with therapy, support groups and SSRIs. If these drugs are ineffective, then anti-androgens may be prescribed, with full informed consent and appropriate monitoring of hepatic function and testosterone levels in the blood.