Some features of a series of male genital exhibitionists seen at the Portman Clinic by the author over a seven-year period are described. A brief historical background is provided and important changes in theoretical thinking are noted, in particular the shift in emphasis from explanatory models stressing castration anxiety to a framework in which anxiety and anger in earlier object relationships are seen as of central importance. Exhibiting behaviour may be regarded as a way of attempting to restore damaged self-esteem by an act of sexualised revenge towards a symbolic mother, whilst at the same time challenging but seeking containment from a symbolic father.