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ICcode for "Erotic asphyxiation"

[b]Erotic asphyxiation[/b], [b]asphyxiophilia[/b], [b]breath control
play[/b] or [b]scarfing[/b] is the sexual practice of partial
asphyxiation by strangulation or suffocation of one person by another
during [about=sexual intercourse]sexual intercourse[/about].  The
decrease of blood to the brain is said to heighten sexual pleasure. 

It can be dangerous and result in brain damage through loss of
oxygenation to the brain, or in death through sudden cardiac arrest. It
has also been speculated that in some cases erotic asphyxiation may have
triggered the little-known phenomenon of carotid sinus reflex death. 
Most practitioners, however, have carried out this consensual practice
with no problems.  Because of the potential safety risks, those
considering this sort of sexual activity are advised to be fully aware
of the medical issues and risks involved before they choose to participate.

Breath control play is often done in conjunction with other
[about=fetish]fetish[/about] activities such as [about=rubber
fetishism]rubber fetishism[/about].



[heading]See also 


[item] [about=Autoerotic asphyxia]Autoerotic asphyxia[/about]

[item] [about=Breath control: Safety]Breath control: Safety[/about]

[item] [about=Stephen Milligan]Stephen Milligan[/about]





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