As agoraphilia involves arousal due to sexual interaction in public places, it is closely related to exhibitionism. However, the two terms shouldn’t be confused. While both fetishes involve sexual pleasure in public spaces, exhibitionists become excited by the idea of being seen by others, or by the thrill of being caught. Exhibitionism may be an arousing factor for some, but not all, agoraphiles.
Agoraphiles usually find healthy ways to satisfy their sexual urges. However, treatment may be sought if they spend an abnormal amount of time thinking about sex in public places, or these urges make it difficult to live a normal life. Treatment may involve cognitive or behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnosis, or drug therapy.