<unk> es are accidental deaths that occur during sexual self-stimulation when an apparatus, device or prop that is being employed to enhance pleasure causes the death. Researchers only apply the term to unintentional deaths resulting from solitary sexual activity, not suicide or acts with a partner. The incidence of<unk> es in Western countries is around 0.5 per million inhabitants each year.<unk>  asphyxia is the leading cause. 70 to 80% of<unk>  deaths are caused by hanging, while 10 to 30% are attributed to plastic bags or chemical use. Both of these lead to<unk>  asphyxia. 5 to 10% are related to electrocution, foreign body insertion, overdressing/body wrapping, or another atypical method. Specific causes include the use of chemicals such as amyl nitrite, GHB, or nitrous oxide, and props and tools such as knives, oversized dildos, ligatures or bags for asphyxiation, duct tape, electrical apparatus for shocks, water for self-immersion, fire-making equipment for self-immolation, or sharp, unhygienic or large fetishized objects. Male victims might be more likely to use a variety of devices during<unk>  behaviour than female victims. The subject has been treated in two books,<unk> es by Hazelwood et al. (1983) and<unk>  Asphyxiation: Forensic, Medical, and Social Aspects by Sheleg et al. (2006).
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