1997
DOI: 10.1080/00926239708403936
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Autoerotic asphyxia: A case report

Abstract: Autoerotic asphyxia is the induction of a state of oxygen deficiency to enhance sexual excitement and orgasm. It has been practiced for centuries, and there are many reports of fatalities. The authors report a case of a living participant that shows a number of characteristics different from those of fatalities. The case study also raises doubt about the conventional view that participants have no wish to die. We feel that further case studies of living participants will lead to a greater understanding of the … Show more

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“…Single-case studies are an appropriate method for the exploration of unusual or extreme cases (Yin, 2014) as evidenced by several forensic studies (e.g. Bowden, 1996;Brankley et al, 2014;Greenall, 2004;Johnstone & Huws, 1997;Karakasi et al, 2017;Logan, 2014;Loza & Hanna, 2006;McClellan, 2006).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Single-case studies are an appropriate method for the exploration of unusual or extreme cases (Yin, 2014) as evidenced by several forensic studies (e.g. Bowden, 1996;Brankley et al, 2014;Greenall, 2004;Johnstone & Huws, 1997;Karakasi et al, 2017;Logan, 2014;Loza & Hanna, 2006;McClellan, 2006).…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Erotic (and autoerotic) asphyxia or hypoxyphilia (breath play) may result in death, yet may be practiced by individuals with diverse demographic characteristics (Cooper, 1996;Johnstone & Huws, 1997). In his popular introductory book, SM101, Wiseman (1996) wrote that after consultation with numerous physicians and medical personnel, his stance is that breath play is always unsafe.…”
Section: Assessment For Addiction and Extreme Casesmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Previous attempts are more common in girls and among suicides suffering from a mood disorder at the time of their death. Suicide must be distinguished from autoerotic asphyxia, which is induction of oxygen deficiency to enhance sexual excitement and orgasm (Johnstone and Huws, 1997). However, autoerotic deaths in teenagers are rare (Shaffer et al, 1996a).…”
Section: Clinical Characteristics Of Teenagers Who Commit Suicidementioning
confidence: 99%