Hypoxyphilia Sexual Disorder

Hypoxyphilia Information

People with hypoxyphilia experience sexual arousal by being deprived of oxygen. Hypoxyphilia , also known as sexual asphyxia, auto-erotic asyphxia (AEA) and asphyxiophilia, is a paraphilias of a masochist nature. It refers to sexual arousal caused by reducing the oxygen supply to the brain. Death due to hypoxyphilia is a relatively rare phenomenon.

There is no relationship between hypoxyphilia and mental or personality disorder. Hypoxyphilia does seem to be associated with mood disorders

Causes of Hypoxyphilia

Hypoxyphilia can be caused by -

• chest compression,
• noose,
• plastic bag,
• mask, or
• other means and can be administered by another person or be self-inflicted.

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