Asphyxiophilia: Taking Risks for Pleasure

Let’s explore the sensual world of asphyxiophilia and how to do it safely.

I want to start by saying that this post aims to discuss and learn about kinks and CONSENSUAL activities that need to be carried out with extraordinary care that begins with clear communication between all participants. For it to be fun and sexy, it NEEDS TO BE SAFE.

According to the Urban Dictionary, asphyxiophilia is "The practice of intentionally reducing the amount of oxygen to the brain during sexual stimulation to heighten the received pleasure from orgasm. Not to be confused with auto-erotic (deprivation of oxygen) that is performed during solo masturbation." The practice of autoerotic deprivation of oxygen is not something new.

Fun fact:

• This practice dates to the early 17th century, and guess what was it initially used for? Well, dear reader, it was used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction. And the most interesting of all is that it probably arose from subjects executed by hanging. We know that ejaculation after death occurs due to widespread muscle relaxation.

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Like in many kinks, there are different types of erotic deprivation of oxygen. The most common type consists of using your hands to press down on the outside of the throat. This causes an increase in pressure and increases bodily sensations. Most people use their hands, but you can also use a tie, a belt, a scarf, or an instrument. This practice carries risks, and in general, it can make you feel dizzy or lightheaded, and in the worst cases, it can cause death.

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The first documented case was Peter Anthony Motteux, who died from apparent autoerotic deprivation of oxygen in 1718, but there are many more documented cases. Be careful about how you put it into practice and with whom, and as I always say, educate yourselves. This type of kink is not without risks and can become deadly if proper precautions are not taken. According to law, autoerotic deprivation of oxygen causes between 250 and 1,000 deaths per year in the United States. This is a perfect example of why kinks and fetishes need to be SAFE, SANE, AND CONSENSUAL practices.

Based on this, I feel the obligation to remind you of the increased risk you expose your partner and yourself to when you engage in potentially deadly kinks and fetishes under the influence. Always do it with the consent of everyone involved and establish comfortable limits. The limits must be discussed before starting the fun, and you must consent at each stage of the game. And finally, communication; it is essential to communicate your interests in detail, and what types of boundaries are needed, and ideally, you would create non-verbal cues to help develop a sense of security. I only suggest you educate yourself, find a person you trust, set limits, and have fun until we discuss the next kink.

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