Agonophilia is a fetish covering a broad topic range related to fighting – from fighting gear (like boxing gloves or headgear) over actual fighting up to pretend violence.
For people who experience Agonophilia, the struggle during a physical fight and the feeling of power over another person is causing sexual arousal.
A willing partner will pretend to resist one’s advances before giving in, meaning scripted sexual encounters are common.
Men with this fetish are often fans of pornographic scenes that feature wrestling or rough sex.
Differentiation to Sexual Violence
Contrary to other related fetishes, there is a clear distinction between pretend sexual violence and real violence.
This line has to be clear between a person with Agonophilia and their sexual partners.
Advisable is a “safe word” as it is common in BDSM practices.