Glossary V

Vox populi (VOKS POP-yuh-ly) noun Popular opinion; general sentiment. [From Latin, literally voice of the people.]

Voyeur refers to a person with the paraphilia of voyeurism.

Voyeurism refers to a Psychosexual Disorder in which a person derives sexual pleasure, Arousal and gratification from looking and observing unsuspecting persons undressing or naked and genital organs or observing the sexual acts/activities of others.

Vulnerability refers to susceptibility or tendency to develop a physical or mental disorder.

Vulva refers to the collective term for the external genitals of the female.

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