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Troilism/Swinging/Swapping
Troilism is a deep desire to have sexual relations in the presence of others. This paraphilia is a distinct form of Scopophilia. Troilists gain their sexual gratification by watching oneself or/and others in sexual scenes. This person takes photos of him/herself engaging in sexual acts, uses video cameras to observe sexual scenes or uses ceiling mirrors.
Swingers gain sexual gratification by exchanging sexual partners, with another person and looking at the two engaging in sexual act. An estimated 8 million couples experienced this kind of behavior. If two couples are having sexual relations at the same time, it is also considered as Troilism.
A study by Jenks in 1985 shows that swingers and troilists;
Are aroused by the "sharing"
Are relatively new in the community
Have moved often over the past five years.
Are members of the middle class
Are conservative in their political views
Identify little with religion.
From other studies, it has been shown that Troilism by itself is not detrimental to the family.
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