Kleptolagnia (from Greek ''kleptein'' meaning "to steal", and ''lagnia'' meaning "sexual excitement") is the state of being
sexually aroused
Sexual arousal (also known as sexual excitement) describes the physiological and psychological responses in preparation for sexual intercourse or when exposed to sexual stimuli. A number of physiological responses occur in the body and mind ...
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theft
Theft is the act of taking another person's property or services without that person's permission or consent with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it. The word ''theft'' is also used as a synonym or informal shorthand term for some ...
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A kleptolagniac is a person aroused by the act of theft. It is also known as kleptophilia, and is a sexual form of
kleptomania
Kleptomania is the inability to resist the urge to steal items, usually for reasons other than personal use or financial gain. First described in 1816, kleptomania is classified in psychiatry as an impulse control disorder. Some of the main cha ...
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Chremastistophilia Chrematistophilia (from Greek stem χρηματιστής ''chrematistes'' (meaning "money-giver" or "money-trader") and the suffix -philia) is a paraphilia whereby sexual arousal is obtained from being robbed. Kleptolagnia is its opposite, sexual ...
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Sexual fetishism
Theft
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