Autoerotic fatality

Autoerotic Fatalities[edit | edit source]

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Autoerotic Fatalities refer to accidental deaths that occur during sexual self-stimulation when an apparatus, device, or prop employed to enhance pleasure inadvertently causes death. This term is specifically used for unintended deaths resulting from solitary sexual activities.

Definition and Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Autoerotic fatalities occur under the following circumstances:

Involvement of a device or apparatus intended to enhance sexual pleasure.
The act is performed alone, without a partner.
The death is unintentional and not a result of suicide.

Incidence and Epidemiology[edit | edit source]

The incidence of autoerotic fatalities in Western countries is estimated at approximately 0.5 per million inhabitants each year. These incidents are relatively rare but have notable forensic and psychological implications.

Differentiation from Suicide or Partnered Acts[edit | edit source]

Forensic investigation, crucial in differentiating autoerotic fatalities from suicides.

It is essential to differentiate autoerotic fatalities from suicides and acts involving a partner:

Investigation usually reveals that the act was performed in solitude.
Absence of suicidal intent is a key factor in classification.
Forensic evidence typically indicates an accidental cause of death.

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