sexual-advances
Recent research has shed light on the captivating realm of sexual choking among U.S. undergraduate and graduate students, revealing compelling statistics and experiences.Published in the “Archives of Sexual Behavior,” this study surveyed 4,254 students, including 2,668 undergraduates and 1,576 graduates, during Spring 2021. With an average first choking experience at around 19 years old, undergraduates reported greater adolescent involvement compared to their graduate counterparts. Women and transgender/gender non-binary participants were significantly more likely to have experienced being choked during intimacy compared to men. Choking method preferences skewed heavily towards the use of hands over limbs or ligature. Among the participants, a striking 81.7% reported pleasurable sensations or euphoria when being choked, while 43.8% experienced a head rush. However, sensations weren’t solely positive; 43% felt like they couldn’t breathe, 38.9% had difficulty swallowing, 37.6% were rendered unable to speak, and 37.2% had watery eyes.
The study also highlighted some more severe responses: about 15% of the participants
noticed neck bruising, and 3% had lost consciousness from being choked. Increased frequency and intensity were linked to a higher report of these physical responses, especially when limbs or ligatures were used. This research enhances our understanding of these intimate experiences, blending science and sensuality.
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