Accidental death due to complete autoerotic asphyxia associated with transvestic fetishism and anal self-stimulation - case report. (1/2)
A case is reported of a 36-year-old male, found dead in his locked room, lying on a bed, dressed in his mother's clothes, with a plastic bag over his head, hands tied and with a barrel wooden cork in his rectum. Two pornographic magazines were found on a chair near the bed, so that the deceased could see them well. Asphyxia was controlled with a complex apparatus which consisted of two elastic luggage rack straps, the first surrounding his waist, perineum, and buttocks, and the second the back of his body, and neck. According to the psychological autopsy based on a structured interview (SCID-I, SCID-II) with his father, the deceased was single, unemployed and with a part college education. He had grown up in a poor family with a reserved father and dominant mother, and was indicative of fulfilling DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for alcohol dependence, paraphilia involving hypoxyphilia with transvestic fetishism and anal masturbation and a borderline personality disorder. There was no evidence of previous psychiatric treatment. The Circumstances subscale of Beck's Suicidal Intent Scale (SIS-CS) pointed at the lack of final acts (thoughts or plans) in anticipation of death, and absence of a suicide note or overt communication of suicidal intent before death. Integration of the crime scene data with those of the forensic medicine and psychological autopsy enabled identification of the event as an accidental death, caused by neck strangulation, suffocation by a plastic bag, and vagal stimulation due to a foreign body in the rectum. (+info)Differential effects of painful and non-painful stimulation on tactile processing in fibromyalgia syndrome and subjects with masochistic behaviour. (2/2)
(+info)Medical masochism is a psychological condition where an individual experiences sexual pleasure or gratification from experiencing pain, humiliation, or suffering. It's important to note that in a clinical context, masochism refers to a pattern of behavior that causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
The term "masochism" comes from the name of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, an Austrian novelist who wrote about sexual relationships involving domination and submission. In a broader sense, masochistic behavior can also refer to seeking out situations that are challenging, difficult, or painful as a way to achieve personal growth or satisfaction.
It's worth noting that in the context of consensual BDSM (bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, masochism) practices, masochism can be a safe and enjoyable form of sexual expression for some people, as long as it is engaged in with mutual consent, clear communication, and appropriate safety measures.