Red Cross scandal

“Dickpics” often a psychological power play

It is not uncommon for men to send unsolicited photos of their penises to women and, in the current case, to men - which is a psychological burden for many photo recipients.

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After the penis scandal at the Red Cross in Spittal an der Drau (Carinthia), a psychologist explains what is behind the behavior - and how victims feel.

You get them, but you don't actually want them: "dickpics" - photos of penises. This is what happened to male Red Cross employees from Upper Carinthia who, as reported, were sent penis pictures by two of their high-ranking colleagues via a messenger service. One young employee reacted correctly and alerted the works council, and the employer took immediate action. But what is behind this criminal behavior and why do men send photos of their penises to others without being asked?