Simulated pregnancy
A simulated pregnancy is a deliberate attempt to create the false impression of pregnancy.[1][2][3][4]
It should not be confused with false pregnancy, where the woman mistakenly believes that she is pregnant.
Techniques
Women who wish to look pregnant, generally for social 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
- In women
The reasons for a woman to desire a simulated pregnancy vary greatly from one individual to another. It could be an intellectual curiosity on one end, a cosmetic effect or social experiment, or part of a larger psychological issue.
See also
- Couvade syndrome
- Crossdressing (transgender and transvestite issues of pregnancy roleplaying and birth simulation)
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.
- ^ F_474 (2011-12-06). "Fake pregnant belly becomes hot seller on the Internet - People's Daily Online". English.peopledaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2012-06-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ 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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