https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 15:20:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you/page/2#post-2642151 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 20:06:51 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 2642151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hasn't happened to me, but one summer I worked at a public pool and we caught a dude camped out in his car masturbating wearing only a towel over his lap. I didn't actually see it happen though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you/page/2#post-2641691 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:03:38 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2641691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but when I worked for a judge during law school I experienced the trial of a serial bus flasher. The woman he exposed himself to googled what had happened to her when she got home and an article about the guy popped up. As soon as she saw his picture she knew it was the same guy, so she called the police.</p> <p>A friend and I did come across a fully naked guy peeing in a wooded park in our city but he looked pretty surprised to see us so it was just funny. It helped that we were in a boat and he was onshore, so we didn't feel like he was close to us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you/page/2#post-2641684 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:13:40 +0000 turquoisemama 2641684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: @newlypregnantlady: @mrswin: Yeah I know logically that I shouldn't feel like that but whenever I tell someone (males mostly) they laugh it off and act like it's a joke but it's totally not funny. I mean there was a playground full of kids like 50 feet away!</p> <p>@alphagam84: So this is actually interesting, when I was researching exhibitionism, it said that mostly males do it in inappropriate situations but females tend to find careers that allow them to do it legally, like strippers and porn stars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2641601 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:16:36 +0000 mrsjazz 2641601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in NYC -- 4x I think? Common here unfortunately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2641558 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:27:35 +0000 mrswin 2641558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@newlypregnantlady: This is exactly what the officer I spoke to said, this type of behaviour usually progresses into more violent incidents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2641435 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:15:30 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2641435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@turquoisemama: definitely don't feel like a prude. Frequently sexual offenders start off doing "minor" things like this and eventually progress to more violent crimes. It's definitely an issue to take seriously! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2641397 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:38:02 +0000 alphagam84 2641397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What is wrong with men that they feel the need to do this? Women don't seem to do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2641107 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:24:14 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2641107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh I'm so sorry that happened! I voted no but then remembered that the class prankster in high school exposed himself to many of us many times. It's strange and gross but in the same way some of these other stories are. So disturbing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2641041 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 06:28:58 +0000 Cole 2641041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@turquoisemama: you're absolutely not a prude for feeling that way! That's absurd! It is so crappy though that it's a totally normal feeling reaction whereas they are the ones in the wrong. What a terrible, systemic problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640994 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 22:23:09 +0000 turquoisemama 2640994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: Yes for sure, I guess it happens a lot and I hate that its often laughed off as a joke, but it really feels very violating to see something like that. I feel like a prude for saying that, but I guess that's also part of the problem!</p> <p>@pregnantbee: @MrsSCB: Ew it seems like the Subway is the place where it happens the most.</p> <p>@MoonMoon: Omg scary! I actually am kinda glad this happened while my daughter is still young so hopefully she didn't see or understand and I can teach her about the appropriate response and how to protect herself when she is older.</p> <p>@Anagram: Wow yes those are all awful things to happen to you and I hope the conversation started by this election keeps going and people start to understand that it's a real problem.</p> <p>@oliviaoblivia: EEEWWW so many gross incidents!</p> <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Wow so gross, whether he meant for you to see or not, totally inappropriate!</p> <p>@Grace: Yes, the first time that I can remember was the one a few weeks maybe a month ago, then this time. I'm 80% sure it was NOT the same guy but there is a possibility. He was farther away this time and it was getting dark so I couldn't see his face clearly. I think he had lighter skin than the first guy but they did have similar body types and hair styles. </p> <p>@mrswin: That is so scary! I feel like the active masturbating takes it to a whole other level. Its just so creepy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640982 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 21:22:17 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2640982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had it happen at the public library when I was 12 or 13. I was with a group of girlfriends and his guy was wearing short jogging shorts and just had his junk hanging out on the chair. It was extremely disgusting. Luckily it was in public and he was actively trying to interact with us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640970 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:47:48 +0000 mrswin 2640970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@turquoisemama: Yep, same guy multiple times. He would be standing along a pathway I used to walk from the subway to my condo. He would turn away if there were men walking by but if it was just me/other women he would masturbate in plain sight and try to make contact. It went on for weeks. I called and reported it to the police. I also started having security escort me to my building or my husband meet me at the subway.</p> <p>Not sure if the police ever caught him but it eventually stopped. I was terrified that one day it would escalate and try something. I'm sorry this happened to you, it shakes you for sure. I'm glad you reported it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640953 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 20:00:44 +0000 avivoca 2640953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not that I know of, thankfully. I used to run without my glasses so if it happened then, I wouldn'5 have seen it. I am so sorry that it's happened to so many though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640944 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 19:44:14 +0000 Grace 2640944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is this the first time it's happened to you and twice in a few weeks? Was it the same guy? I'd hate to think he was following you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640939 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 19:40:21 +0000 Smurfette 2640939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I was in like 4th grade I think. He got out of his car with just a cropped shirt on. Just stood there as my friend and I rode our bikes past him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640933 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 19:22:42 +0000 Synchronicity 2640933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, and I can't believe so many women on here have had this happen! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640930 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 19:21:10 +0000 catgirl 2640930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, twice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640925 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 19:06:16 +0000 meredithNYC 2640925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, unfortunately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640899 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 17:11:31 +0000 MrsKoala 2640899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not exposing themselves but when I lived in NYC, there was a dude on the subway opposite me with his junk down one leg of his pants and he was rubbing himself. As soon as I noticed, I got off and switched cars because that was weird AF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640888 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 16:26:46 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2640888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but in all fairness I don't think he meant for me to see. </p> <p>I was 13 or 14 and was at the movies with a friend and my little brother. The stranger and I were a seat apart when I noticed he looked to see what was moving in his seat. My friend confirmed he was stroking himself and then I leaped over her and my brother. We left and notified the manager, but the pervert was gone when we re-entered the theatre. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640874 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 14:51:49 +0000 youboots 2640874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No and I'm surprised how common this is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640860 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 14:00:04 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2640860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It has happened at least five times to me.<br /> First time I was in fourth grade.<br /> Another time I was waking in front of a preschool and the kids were outside. A perv was sitting and jerking off in a car right next to the playground.<br /> Another time a waiter walked out from behind the bar with his junk hanging out.<br /> At a frat party.<br /> And a homeless dude.</p> <p>Oh and a random naked guy ran out of the woods in front of me.</p> <p>Ugh that makes SIX unwelcome penises.</p> <p>Disgusting. It's happened in four states and two countries so it's not a regional thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640856 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:54:26 +0000 DesertDreams88 2640856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One time my friend and I were playing at the beach when we were both 11. A random man in his 20s (?) came over and started building sand castles with us. He crouched down and his penis entirely hung out of his trunks. It took probably about 20-30 seconds for us to realize it, we got all embarrassed and made some excuse to leave. We thought it was an accident but looking back now I don't think so. A 20-year old playing with and *accidentally* exposing himself to two preteen girls doesn't seem plausible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640853 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:52:21 +0000 skinnycow 2640853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I'm really surprised by how many people said yes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640846 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:41:38 +0000 Anagram 2640846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Crazy to think 35% of responders have had this happen! This is all part of the recent conversation about women fielding constant unwanted sexual overtures/assaults.</p> <p>When this conversation first happened, I thought...wow, I've been so lucky to not have any of this happen to me.</p> <p>But THEN I started recalling the many, many times that this stuff has happened that I just brush off because I've been so conditioned by circumstances to think this shit happens to everyone and it's not that big of a deal. Like the time I was walking through a club, and a random guy in the crowd grabbed my butt. Like the 3 (!) times on the subte on Buenos Aires where I was groped during rush hour. Like the time I was walking in Antigua, Guatemala and a guy riding his bike went by and grabbed my butt as he rode past. And there are other instances.</p> <p>It's all disgusting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640838 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:30:06 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2640838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes once while laying out at the beach. He was up in the dunes. We went and told the family with kids nearby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640837 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:28:15 +0000 MoonMoon 2640837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was in elementary school, I'd often go to the public library after school. And there was this middle aged guy who'd often sit in the cubicle next to mine and masturbate. I barely understood what he was going but I'd sit there trying not to notice and wishing he'd go away. I wish I'd screamed or made a fuss or told the librarian! It's so upsetting to think about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640830 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:12:30 +0000 sorrycharlie 2640830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg. Gross! This has never happened to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640828 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:10:59 +0000 birdofafeather 2640828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@turquoisemama: I think we screamed and yelled gross and looked away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-stranger-expose-himself-to-you#post-2640799 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 11:11:24 +0000 wrkbrk 2640799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@turquoisemama: Sadly yes! When I was in college. Homeless man (I assume) sitting at a nearby table in Starbucks. :/ </p>