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Hypoxiphilia: The Deadly Psychology of Sexual Risk

Hypoxiphilia: The Deadly Psychology of Sexual Risk

Abstract and Overview Autoerotic asphyxiation (AEA), often referred to as hypoxiphilia, constitutes a complex and potentially lethal paraphilia characterized by the intentional restriction of oxygen to the brain—or cerebral hypoxia—for the purpose of enhancing sexual arousal and gratification. This dangerous practice is fundamentally distinct from suicide, as the primary intent is not self-harm but rather […]

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