Autoerotic fatality

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Autoerotic Fatality

Autoerotic fatality (pronunciation: /ɔːtoʊ.iːˈrɒtɪk fəˈtælɪti/) is a term used in the field of Forensic Pathology to describe accidental deaths that occur during solitary sexual activity in which an apparatus, device or prop has been used to enhance the sexual stimulation.

Etymology

The term is derived from the Greek words auto meaning self, erotikos meaning love, and the Latin word fatalis meaning deadly or lethal.

Related Terms

  • Erotic Asphyxiation: A sexual practice where someone is induced to a state of asphyxia, increasing sexual arousal or orgasm. Autoerotic fatalities can often occur as a result of this practice.
  • Paraphilia: A condition characterized by abnormal sexual desires, typically involving extreme or dangerous activities. Autoerotic fatality can be considered a severe consequence of certain paraphilias.
  • Forensic Pathology: A branch of pathology concerned with determining the cause of death by examination of a corpse. Autoerotic fatalities are often investigated by forensic pathologists.

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