frotteurism

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Definition of frotteurism in English English dictionary

The need to rub one’s genitalia against another’s person, usually that of a stranger

The act of rubbing one’s genitalia against another’s person, usually that of a stranger. Must be non-consensual and is considered a psychiatric condition as well as a criminal offense in most places. (If consensual, it is known as frottage)

(Psikoloji, Ruhbilim) In psychiatry, the clinical term frotteurism (no longer called frottage) refers to a specific paraphilia which involves the non-consensual rubbing against another person to achieve sexual arousal. The contact is usually with the hands or the private parts and may involve touching any part of the body including the genital area. The majority of frotteurs are male and the majority of victims are female, although female on male frotteurs exist. Adult on child frotteurism ('bad touching') is a common early stage in child sexual abuse. This non-consensual activity may be done discreetly without being discovered, or in circumstances where the victim cannot respond, typically in a public place such as a crowded train, or at a rock concert. In common speech frotteurism is called groping though this term may sometimes be used for consensual Frottage

The act of masturbation by rubbing one's genitalia against another's person, usually that of a stranger

The need to rub one's genitalia against another's person, usually that of a stranger

Etymology

() frotteur +‎ -ism