The condition must also have been present for ≥ 6 months. Prevalence of the paraphilic form of sexual masochism disorder is unknown. [msdmanuals.com]

• Choking

  People with asphyxiophilia partially choke or strangle themselves by applying a noose around their neck, or they allow a partner to do so. Typically, people use articles of clothing (such as scarves or underwear) as the noose. [msdmanuals.com]

• Excitement

  Sexual masochism involves acts in which a person experiences sexual excitement from being humiliated, beaten, bound, or otherwise abused. [msdmanuals.com]

Treatment of masochism is usually ineffective. Asphyxiophilia is considered a subtype of sexual masochism disorder. [msdmanuals.com]