Choking During Sex Is Becoming Mainstream, But It’s Not Safe - Page 2
Why Do People Enjoy Choking During Sex?
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In any other context, people don’t traditionally want to be choked. So, why during sex? One expert spells out the reasons in a Psychology Today article. They include:
- A pleasurable lightheadedness
- The thrill of the risk
- Enjoyment of a taboo behavior
- Increased trust with a partner
- An endorphin release occurs when airflow resumes
- An erotic power dynamic