Aug 6, 2025 · There’s no telling how choking during sex became a thing, but one can only hope this alarming trend will be short-lived. Right now, however, purveyors of social media and pop culture …

Mar 13, 2025 · The BBC has spoken to women who've experienced choking during sex - both willingly and not - and to experts who say, while it may be more common, it is illegal and highly dangerous.

Jun 10, 2024 · The pressure on your neck during sexual choking can damage blood vessels, which can affect how much oxygen can get to your brain. Lack of oxygen to the brain causes brain damage or …

Jun 13, 2025 · Physically, sexual choking can lead to immediate symptoms like dizziness, tearing up, trouble swallowing, and coughing. Some people may even lose consciousness or control of their …

Sep 25, 2024 · Despite the many risks to health (including death), sexual choking is now popular, even commonplace, particularly among young people. Sexual choking is a more informal label for …

Oct 8, 2024 · When did sexual choking become almost as mainstream as the missionary position? Nobody knows for sure, says Debby Herbenick, a leading sexuality researcher at Indiana University …

In this talk, Dr. Debby Herbenick will share findings from her team’s research on rough sex practices, with a focus on sexual choking/strangulation.

Jun 24, 2025 · How does pornography and other cultural influences affect perceptions of safety and consent around sexual choking? This dangerous practice is attracting fresh legal attention.

Dec 8, 2024 · The latest research shows that sexual choking, also known as erotic asphyxiation, is on the rise among teens and young adults — and that has experts concerned for the safety of sexually...

Choking during sex typically involves applying pressure to the neck, which can restrict airflow and blood flow. While some might refer to this practice as “choking,” it is technically strangulation as it is …