Erotic asphyxiation is the intentional restriction of oxygen to the brain for the purposes of sexual arousal. With a partner (or alone), the act often ...

Sexual choking is where someone applies pressure to your neck that partially or completely restricts your airflow or blood flow during sex.

Unfortunately, we have had autoerotic asphyxiation fatalities in Aotearoa, so we wanted to talk to someone from the kink community to help us understand the ...

by D Cardoso · 2022 · Cited by 12 — With this commentary, I wish to address a 2-fold issue around the topic of autoerotic asphyxiation (AeA): (i) that the historical.

People who are into erotic asphyxiation say it can heighten sexual arousal and make orgasms more intense. But breath play isn't without its risks — and lots ...

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Sexual choking involves blocking the airways for sexual pleasure. It is also known as breath play, strangulation, and erotic asphyxiation.

Aug 8, 2022 — Erotic asphyxiation is the practice of temporarily restricting one's oxygen supply while engaging in sexual stimulation as a way of enhancing the experience.

by D Cardoso · 2022 · Cited by 12 — Keywords: Autoerotic Asphyxiation; BDSM; Breath Play; Sexual Diversity; Stigma. MeSH terms. Airway Obstruction*; Asphyxia / etiology; Humans

Author: Alexandra Gold The Clinician's Guide to Autoerotic Asphyxiation Autoerotic Asphyxiation is defined as blocking or suffocating oneself or another to ...

Jun 10, 2024 — What are other names for choking during sex? Other names include sexual asphyxiation and erotic asphyxiation (EA). Autoerotic asphyxiation is ...

Jan 26, 2025 — In preparation for being on a risk awareness-focused breath control panel at a local BDSM club, we organized these personal notes.

Sep 4, 2023 — Breath play, often considered one of the more extreme forms of kink, involves controlling or restricting a person's ability to breathe.

Jun 11, 2025 — Common risks, key requirements, and what to watch out for if you're interested in breath play and asphyxiation kink.

Aug 31, 2021 — The new popularity of erotic choking reflects the increased popularity of BDSM play in general. Lack of oxygen (hypoxia) that approaches—but ...

Sep 12, 2025 — Sexual strangulation is on the rise, but experts warn it's not a beginner-level activity. Here, they outline the risks and share tips for ...

Dec 12, 2023 — But choking is just part of a bigger picture: breath play. Also referred to as erotic or autoerotic asphyxiation, it can be a fun way to add ...

BBC Three meets people into 'breath play', a potentially lethal sexual practice involving the restriction of oxygen to the brain.

Dec 29, 2016 — Teach your children breathing games to help with self-regulation, concentration, relaxation and stress management.

(BDSM) Erotic asphyxiation; a sexual practice involving the intentional deprivation of oxygen to the brain, often by means of choking.