Reflectoporn
Encyclopedia
Reflectoporn is a form of exhibitionism
in which a man or woman strips and then takes a photograph
of an object with a reflective surface in such a way that his or her naked body can be seen in the reflection. The photograph is then posted in a public forum. Examples of Reflectoporn can sometimes be seen on eBay, and have included "images of naked men and women reflected in kettles, TVs, toasters and even knives and forks". The instance generally credited with starting the trend involved a man selling a kettle
on an Australian auction site (not eBay
as sometimes stated), featuring a photograph where his naked body is clearly visible. Other examples followed, and the specific term "reflectoporn" was eventually coined by Chris Stevens of Internet Magazine
. It is now commonly used to describe online exhibitionism that includes the exhibitionist in a reflective surface.
Exhibitionism
Exhibitionism refers to a desire or compulsion to expose parts of one's body – specifically the genitals or buttocks of a man or woman, or the breasts of a woman – in a public or semi-public circumstance, in crowds or groups of friends or acquaintances, or to strangers...
in which a man or woman strips and then takes a photograph
Photograph
A photograph is an image created by light falling on a light-sensitive surface, usually photographic film or an electronic imager such as a CCD or a CMOS chip. Most photographs are created using a camera, which uses a lens to focus the scene's visible wavelengths of light into a reproduction of...
of an object with a reflective surface in such a way that his or her naked body can be seen in the reflection. The photograph is then posted in a public forum. Examples of Reflectoporn can sometimes be seen on eBay, and have included "images of naked men and women reflected in kettles, TVs, toasters and even knives and forks". The instance generally credited with starting the trend involved a man selling a kettle
Kettle
A kettle, sometimes called a tea kettle or teakettle, is a small kitchen appliance used for boiling water. Kettles can be heated either by placing on a stove, or by their own electric heating element.- Stovetop kettles :...
on an Australian auction site (not eBay
EBay
eBay Inc. is an American internet consumer-to-consumer corporation that manages eBay.com, an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broad variety of goods and services worldwide...
as sometimes stated), featuring a photograph where his naked body is clearly visible. Other examples followed, and the specific term "reflectoporn" was eventually coined by Chris Stevens of Internet Magazine
Internet Magazine
Internet Magazine was a monthly print title launched in October 1994 by the UK publishing house, Emap. Its last issue, number 119, was published in July 2004.-History:...
. It is now commonly used to describe online exhibitionism that includes the exhibitionist in a reflective surface.