Dogging is a British euphemism for engaging in sexual acts in a semi-public place (typically a secluded car park in a car) and then watching others doing so. Frequently, there are more than two participants; both group sex and gang banging can be included. As observation is encouraged, voyeurism and exhibitionism are closely associated with dogging. The two sets of people involved often meet either randomly or (increasingly) arrange to meet-up beforehand over the Internet.
In September 2003, the BBC[1] reported on the 'new' dogging craze. They cited the Internet and text messaging as very common ways of organising meetings. The original definition of dogging (and which is still a closely-related activity) is spying on couples having sex in a car or other public place.
Although mainly thought of as a purely British phenomenon[citation needed], there is some evidence on the Internet that the 'craze' has recently begun to spread to other countries (such as the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, the Netherlands, Norway[2] and Poland[3]).
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Legality
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In most jurisdictions, dogging would come under laws related to voyeurism, exhibitionism or public displays of sexual behaviour. Some countries may also have laws regarding permitting, or being reckless as to whether, a minor watches (or becomes exposed to) sexual activities.
In the UK, the laws on dogging are ambiguous; one interpretation holds that if all people involved (taking part and watching) are consenting adults and no unsuspecting passer-by sees, that the act is not illegal.[4]
Terminology
- The Sunday Herald wrote in 2003, "The term dogging originated in the early 1970s to describe men who spied on couples having sex outdoors – these men would 'dog' the couples' every move and watch them."[5]
Amomaxia
"Amomaxia" is the act of having sex or making out in a car (Schmidt, 1967). It does not necessarily include the exhibitionist or voyeuristic aspects of dogging.
See also
Notes
- ^ 'Dogging' craze sex disease risk
- ^ Gray, Martin (2007-02-04). "Tenner på risikosex". Aftenposten. http://www.aftenposten.no/nyheter/iriks/article1627552.ece. Retrieved 2007-08-20. "Fenomenet "dogging" brer om seg og er i ferd med å få fotfeste i Norge."
- ^ "Uprawiają seks w centrum Warszawy". onet.pl. 2007-10-09. http://wiadomosci.onet.pl/1620190,11,item.html. Retrieved 2007-10-09. "Łazienki, park Szczęśliwicki i Skaryszewski to ulubione miejsca doggersów. Umawiają się przez internet, by na oczach przypadkowych przechodniów uprawiać niezobowiązujący seks."
- ^ Dogging etiquette & Laws on dogging
- ^ http://www.sundayherald.com/36866
References
- White, Jane. Are You Ready For Dogging?. Marie Claire Magazine, May 2005.
- Quo Magazine (Spanish version) Jan 2006.
- Schmidt, J. E., M.D. Lecher's Lexicon. 1967.
- Davies, Daniel. The Isle of Dogs Serpent's Tail Fiction 2008 ISBN 9781846686597. [1]
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