A Case of Fatal Electrocution during an Unusual Auto-Erotic Practice

Abstract

A case of fatal electrocution occurring during an unusual auto-erotic practice is described. The circumstances suggest the use of heat for erotic purposes, a practice that has not been previously well documented. Accidental death from bizarre sexual practices is not common in Singapore. In the countries where such cases have been reported, the most well recognized and documented deaths are sexual asphyxias. Other modes of sexual gratification have from time to time been reported. The use of electricity for auto-erotic purposes has been reported in Europe by Polson and Gee (1973) and recently in Britain by Sivaloganathan (1981). This case suggestsan auto-erotic practice that has hitherto not been well documented.