I hope he enjoyed his Orgasm!
Yes, there is a recognized phenomenon involving sexual interest in amputation, which can manifest in different ways.
The sexual attraction to amputees is known as acrotomophilia. The desire to have a healthy limb, such as a leg, amputated on oneself, which may or may not be linked to sexual arousal, is called apotemnophilia.
Key terms and concepts:
- Acrotomophilia: A paraphilia (sexual fetish) where an individual has a strong sexual interest in people who are amputees.
- Apotemnophilia: The intense, long-standing desire for an amputation of one's own healthy limb(s). When motivated by sexual arousal, it is considered a paraphilia; however, it is now more often viewed as a form of identity disorder, similar to gender dysphoria.
- Body Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID) / Xenomelia: This is the current medical understanding of the desire to have healthy limbs removed. It is considered a neuropsychiatric condition where a person feels that a limb does not belong to their body, and they would feel "complete" if it were removed, often independent of sexual motivation.
Individuals with apotemnophilia/BIID may resort to self-harm, such as intentionally injuring their limbs to a point where medical amputation becomes necessary, if surgeons refuse to perform elective amputations. Ethical debates surround the issue of performing such surgeries, although some studies have found that patients who undergo the procedure express great satisfaction and relief afterward. |
