Glossary
Dogging
A term often used apart from what it precisely involves, where watching counts just as much as taking part.
What is dogging?
Dogging is British-English slang for having sex in a public or semi-public place, or watching it while others do it. Watching is part of the core of the term, so voyeurism and exhibitionism sit close to it. People usually arrange the place and the time online in advance.
| Dutch term | dogging, a British term used untranslated in Dutch |
| What it is | having sex in a public or semi-public place, or watching it |
| Closely related to | voyeurism and exhibitionism, because watching is part of the core |
| How people arrange it | usually online in advance, about place and time |
| Main caveat | sex in a public place can be a criminal offense in the Netherlands, and the consent of everyone who watches or takes part is the core |
How dogging works
According to Wikipedia, dogging is “a British-English colloquial term for having sex in a public or semi-public place, or watching others do so”. Because watching is encouraged, that same source calls voyeurism and exhibitionism closely tied to dogging. Arrangements are usually made online beforehand, about where and when.
What people are looking for, and where the line lies
For anyone who seeks it out, the appeal lies in a mix of risk and the watching itself, sex outside the usual setting and the chance that someone is watching. In practice that makes dogging a combination of exhibitionism and voyeurism within a single encounter. The line is sharp, though. Sex in a public place can be a criminal offense in the Netherlands as public indecency, and the consent of everyone who is present, watches, or takes part is not a side issue but the core.
Sources
- Dogging (sexual slang). Wikipedia. Defines dogging, explains the link with voyeurism and exhibitionism, and describes that arrangements are usually made online beforehand.
- dogging. Cambridge Dictionary. Describes dogging as the practice of having sex or watching it in a public place.
Related terms
- Exhibitionism. The overarching practice that dogging is a specific, outdoor form of.
- Voyeurism. The watching that belongs to dogging just as much as taking part does.
- Candaulism. Another practice where being watched by a third party is the core, with a partner who consents to it.
- Swinging. Sex with or near others within agreed limits, discussed in advance just like dogging.
Frequently asked questions
What people still ask about dogging.
Is dogging legal in the Netherlands?
Sex in a public place can be a criminal offense in the Netherlands as public indecency. Whether that happens depends on the place and the circumstances, and with a responsible arrangement the consent of everyone who is present, watches, or takes part is the core.
Who can you turn to with questions about dogging?
Victor, a gigolo with twenty-five years of experience in exhibitionism and voyeurism and a background as a psychotherapist. We discuss limits and safety in advance, just like with any other arrangement. You can ask him a question with no obligation through the contact form or first chat for free.
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I am Victor. Limits, what is and is not allowed, and what exactly you are looking for: I will think it over with you plainly. No obligation, I will message you back whenever it suits you.