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The reasons for a person to desire a simulated pregnancy vary greatly from one individual to another. It could be an intellectual curiosity, a cosmetic effect or social experiment, an erotic or sexual experience, or part of a larger psychological issue. A simulated pregnancy may in some cases be a manifestation of [[factitious disorder]]. |
The reasons for a person to desire a simulated pregnancy vary greatly from one individual to another. It could be an intellectual curiosity, a cosmetic effect or social experiment, an erotic or sexual experience, or part of a larger psychological issue. A simulated pregnancy may in some cases be a manifestation of [[factitious disorder]]. |
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In ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'', Bree fakes a pregnancy to keep people from finding out that Danielle is actually pregnant. |
In ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'', Bree fakes a pregnancy to keep people from finding out that Danielle is actually pregnant. |
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Revision as of 00:40, 7 January 2021
A simulated pregnancy is a deliberate attempt to create the impression of pregnancy.[1][2][3][4]
It should not be confused with false pregnancy, where a person mistakenly believes that they are pregnant.
Techniques
People who wish to look pregnant, generally for social, sexual, entertainment, or psychological purposes, have the option of body suits and the like to wear under their clothes. It can be done by using pillows or pads, or light-weighing, small balls with a round shape to simulate a pregnant abdomen. A common practice is to place a form replicating a belly (rolled up clothes, deflated ball, etc.) under a skin colored, tight bodysuit. This creates a realistic color and shape.
Reasons
The reasons for a person to desire a simulated pregnancy vary greatly from one individual to another. It could be an intellectual curiosity, a cosmetic effect or social experiment, an erotic or sexual experience, or part of a larger psychological issue. A simulated pregnancy may in some cases be a manifestation of factitious disorder.
In popular culture
In Desperate Housewives, Bree fakes a pregnancy to keep people from finding out that Danielle is actually pregnant.
See also
References
- ^ Llorens, Ileana (2011-12-09). "Fake Pregnancy Bellies Popular In China, Online Sales Increasing, Report Says". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- ^ "Fake silicon bellies are pregnant with possibility |Society". chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
- ^ "Fake pregnant belly becomes hot seller on the Internet - People's Daily Online". People's Daily Online. 2011-12-06. Archived from the original on 2012-01-07.
- ^ Llorens, Ileana (2011-10-05). "'Mommy Tummy' Pregnancy Simulator Lets Men Experience What It Feels Like To Carry A Baby (Video)". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
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