Definitions

1. noun

the practice of experiencing pleasure or attraction in response to the sexual activity of others, especially without participating

“The psychologist studied the phenomenon of alloerotism in the context of voyeurism and its effects on human behavior.”

2. noun

a form of sexual arousal that is derived from watching others engage in sexual activity

“Some people experience alloerotism as a means of relieving stress and tension.”

3. noun

a term used to describe the sexual excitement that some people derive from watching others in intimate situations

“The media’s portrayal of alloerotism has been a topic of debate among critics and scholars.”