Both the enema and klismaphilia have been the source of scientific and psychological investigation. Contained on this page are some of the seminal articles on the subjects. The articlkes and information contained here are by no means exhaustive, but will serve asa basis for those wishing to explore the scientific and psychological literature on the subject of enemas and klismaphilia. Click on the article title to see the actual reference.
Agnew, J. “Klismaphilia--a Physiological Perspective.” American Journal of Psychotherapy 36, no. 4 (October 1982): 554–66. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.4.554.
Denko, J. D. “Amplification of the Erotic Enema Deviance.” American Journal of Psychotherapy 30, no. 2 (April 1976): 236–55. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1976.30.2.236.
Denko, J. D. “Klismaphilia: Enema as a Sexual Preference. Report of Two Cases.” American Journal of Psychotherapy 27, no. 2 (April 1973): 232–50. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1973.27.2.232.
Dietz PE. Comment on Denko article, Am J Psychotherapy, Date = unknown. Click HERE for article.
Freytag, F. F. “Hypnotherapeutic Explorations of Early Enema Experience.” The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis 14, no. 1 (July 1971): 24–31. https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.1971.10402139.
Lieberman, W. “The Enema; Some Historical Notes.” The Review of Gastroenterology 13 (June 1946): 215–29. Click HERE for article.
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Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality was a medical journal published from 1967-1992. A section in that journal consisted of "Questions & Answers." Below are a number of entries in that section of the journal published in the 1970's that dealt with enemas and sex. Click on the entry to see the published piece.
Bieber I, Enemas and sex. MAHS, January 1970, p. 89
Denko JD. Erotic enemas. MAHS, December 1976, p. 37-9
Denko, J.D., Understanding desire for anal eroticism. MAHS, p 68
Feigen G. Erotic potential of enemas. MAHS April 1972, p. 199
Kaplan E. Enemas as a source of sexual pleasure. MAHS, March '76, p 134
Kestenberg JHS. Psychosexual implications of childhood enemas. MAHS, Jan '76
Shapiro H. A., Enemas as sexual stimulants. MAHS March 1974, p. 159