A Case of Sexual Asphyxia Without Fatal Termination

Edmondson, John S.

doi:10.1192/bjp.121.4.437

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“…O caso foi interpretado como um esforço do garoto para não ter consciência da própria masturbação. Nessa situação o enforcamento serviria para punir-se da masturbação, mais do que uma tentativa para aumentar o prazer sexual (12).…”

Section: Como Se Inicia a Procura Da Asfixia Pelo Prazer Orgásticounclassified

Asfixia Sexual

Rodrigues¹

1992

Rev. Bras. Sex. Hum.

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A hipoxifilia é uma prática auto-erótica utilizada há vários séculos, e que pode conduzir à morte acidental. Em busca de aumento das sensações de prazer sexual, a asfixia é produzida por enforcamento, outros métodos mecânicos ou químicos. A prática é repetitiva entre os que a apreciam, sendo que, especialmente entre os homens, o travestismo, o uso de pornografia e outros fetichismos e dor são associações correntes. A masturbação é prática comum e constante em conjunto à asfixia sexual. Um fato importante é a distinção, nos casos fatais, diferenciando a prática hipoxifílica dos suicídios, o que pode ser feito pelas características eróticas presentes. Ao se reconhecer um praticante da hipoxifilia, este deve ser encaminhado ao terapeuta sexual para que possa desenvolver a consciência a não vir a falecer devido ao prazer que busca. Não se trata de impedi-los de continuarem a praticar o que desejam, mas e conduzi-los a compreender e aceitar seus limites, deixando de correr o desnecessário risco de morte.

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Asfixia Sexual

Rodrigues¹

1992

Rev. Bras. Sex. Hum.

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“…The patient gained control over the process by terminating the hanging short of physical harm. Edmondson (1972) reports another case of autoerotic asphyxia in which death did not ensue: "John was referred at the age of 14K He had been surprised in his bedroom by his mother, who found him lying on his back, clearly in the process of masturbating. He had rope passed around the end of his bed and then around his neck under his chin.…”

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Extraordinary Disorders of Human Behavior

Friedmann¹,

Faguet²

1982

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“…Due to equipment failures and loss of consciousness during this practice, accidental deaths sometimes occur. Once thought to be a phenomenon only practiced by men (Edmonson, 1972), nowcases of autoerotic asphyxiation, including fatalities, have been documented in women Byard & Bramwell, 1988;Danto, 1980;Hazelwood, Dietz, & Burgess, 1983;Sass, 1975).…”

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Behavioral Treatment for a Female Engaging in Autoerotic Asphyxiation

Martz

2003

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Once thought to be a phenomenon only practiced by men, autoerotic asphyxiation, a form of sexual masochism that is life-threatening, has been documented in women. This case study presents a 22-year-old college female with comorbid depression and avoidant personality disorder complaining of the use of autoerotic asphyxiation during masturbation. This female was a virgin and reported that asphyxiation by use of a ligature had always been used since puberty during masturbation and was necessary for her to obtain orgasm. This behavior was conceptualized within an obsessive-compulsive cycle. Covert systematic desensitization using her written sexual fantasy across 10 psychotherapy sessions was able to neutralize the power of the fantasy to elicit orgasm. Subsequent behavioral deterrents and experimentation with a vibrator enabled this female to reach orgasm without engaging in asphyxiation. Following this success, psychotherapy continued to focus on managing her depression and avoidance tendencies.

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A Case of Sexual Asphyxia Without Fatal Termination

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