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Autoeroticism

Definition

au·to·er·o·tism  (ôt-r-tzm) or au·to·e·rot·i·cism (--rt-szm) n. 1. Self-satisfaction of sexual desire, as by masturbation. 2. The arousal of sexual feeling without an external stimulus. auto·e·rotic (--rtk) adj.

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autoeroticism [ˌɔːtəʊɪˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm], autoerotism [ˌɔːtəʊˈɛrəˌtɪzəm]

n

(Psychology) Psychol the arousal and use of one's own body as a sexual object, as through masturbation

autoerotic  adj

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autoeroticism

Psychoanalysis. the arousal and satisfaction of sexual desires within or by oneself, usually by masturbation. Also autoerotism. — autoerotic, adj.

Autoeroticism is the practice of becoming sexually stimulated through internal stimuli. The term was popularized toward the end of the 19th century by British sexologistHavelock Ellis, who defined autoeroticism as "the phenomena of spontaneous sexual emotion generated in the absence of an external stimulus proceeding, directly or indirectly, from another [animate entity]."^[1] The most common autoerotic practice is masturbation, and though the two terms are often used interchangeably, they are not synonymous, since not all autoerotic behaviors are masturbatory. Nocturnal emissions, erotic daydreams, and sexual arousal to 'sexually-neutral' stimuli (music, scenery, art, risk, spiritual reverie, etc.) are also examples of autoeroticism.

I.                   5 types of autoerotism

a.       Masturbation, due to its commonality, is not included in the bizarre category of autoerotism activities

b.      Autoerotic asphyxiation

c.       Aquaeroticism

d.      Chemical eroticism

e.       Suffocation

II.                Autoerotic asphyxiation

a.       “Sexual hanging”

b.      Different types of bindings are used around the neck

c.       Many different ways of practicing it

III.             Aquaeroticism

a.       Practitioner will deliberately place themselves in water, with the intent to simulate drowning

b.      Collateral evidence will assist in making sure it isn’t a homicide

IV.             Chemical Eroticism

a.       Practitioner will use chemicals to induce a sense of lightheadedness, a giddy feeling, and other sensory apparitions. Freon is a commonly used chemical.

V.                Suffocation

a.       Considered the “safest” form of autoerotic behavior

b.      Usually done with a partner through the use of a “safe word.”

c.       Still risky, but the other person can possibly save one’s life.

VI.             Traits and Characteristics

a.       There are no real stats that are considered representative

b.      Gender

                                                              i.      Males are more likely, but women use different circumstances and settings, so it may go underreported

c.       Age

                                                              i.      Appears to be a younger-person activity, but it could be because this is when a person will usually first attempt the activity, and if successful they will get better at it. Hence the amateur young people are more likely to have an accident.

d.      Race

                                                              i.      Generally the reported cases involve Caucasians. However statistics are missing to really support this claim

e.       Social Skills

                                                              i.      Reports show that practitioners were shy, introverted, and often had few friends

                                                            ii.      Another report, however, states that some are considered overachievers, with good social skills

f.       Suicidal Tendencies

                                                              i.      In many cases, the person has suicidal tendencies