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Frotteurism

Written by: Wendy Moelker, psychologist in charge of Emergis, Goes, the Netherlands.
First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 26 Aug 2008.

Abstract:

Getting sexually aroused by touching and rubbing oneself against another non-consenting person.

Question:

What is frotteurism?

Answer:

Getting sexually aroused by touching and rubbing oneself against another non-consenting person.
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