Source: Hercampus.com
USA – Content warning: This article discusses BDSM. Sex is all about preferences — and, for some, it can include some kinks. One of the most popular kinks is BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, masochism), which can include the act of choking during intercourse. But what is sexual choking? Is it really that popular? And, if so, what should you know about it?
Choking, also known as breath play, is when external pressure is applied to the neck. When this is done, it cuts off the flow of blood or air passages, which results in blood congestion in the brain, which creates lightheadedness due to a drop in oxygen levels and an increase in carbon dioxide.
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