I've run across people of both sexes that actively seek or simulate such situations.
Been half tempted to "Go the distance" and do a complete construct 'dress rehersal' of such an event.
Vehicle drives up, dark hood over the head, trundled off to unknown territory, and then have them fill out a question and answer form in a completely bare monotone room.
(Torturous!)
Might 'cure' some people of the idea.
;-)
Interesting...I guess it's not weird unless it is obsessive. But I think you hit it on the head, Esme. That makes sense.