Choking During Sex Is Becoming Mainstream, But It’s Not Safe
Why Do People Enjoy Choking During Sex?
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