If you spend a lot of time on TikTok, you might have noticed: Choking is the new trend. What is it all about? Two date partners get closer to each other, one person starts choking the other. This is not supposed to look brutal or repulsive and can definitely go in an erotic direction.
Grabbing each other’s necks and getting closer can be quite sensual. The numerous views of such videos on TikTok confirm this. But as with any trend, it is quite possible to take the game of choking to the extreme.
On TikTok, this exaggeration also has a name: Blackout Challenge. Couples or singles strangle each other until one of them passes out. DON’T IMITATE IT. Because this alleged ‘fun’ is life-threatening.
Nevertheless, choking has a certain attraction potential and can be really sexy. Find out why now.
The game of breath
In fact, numerous people report that choking totally turns them on. The submissive part, which is choked, is mostly female and with this technique comes quite faster to a more intense orgasm. The choking part, here mainly men, is again into playing with dominance.
The choking game also has its own name: There is always talk of erotic asphyxiation or breath control when a person is deprived of the possibility of breathing during lovemaking – for example, by choking. This triggers a feeling of erotic pleasure in many people.
But what is it about this that gives so much pleasure? It has a biological reason. When one’s breath is cut off, the body releases endorphins. In combination with a climax, this is a real high pleasure.
Another factor is the psychological aspect. Playing with dominance has elements of BDSM, sadomaso and sexual discipline. Plus: many couples and date partners are simply curious and like to try choking.
How to perform choking safely
Choking is dangerous. If you don’t know enough about it and overdo it, you will literally take your last breaths with this practice.
But the choking trend has its justification. It provides more sexual pleasure and intensifies the orgasm. Therefore, it is quite understandable if you want to try the technique of breath control yourself once.
The important thing is:
- Always work manually. If the choking part uses his hands, he has better control over what he is doing. Hands are therefore always preferable to ropes or cords.
- Keep eye contact. The person being choked can use looks to express how he or she is feeling. If you keep your eyes on the choking part and focus on it, you can make sure that the person being choked is conscious.
- Release hands. The single who is being choked should always have their hands free. This allows to the choked one to give clear signs: “This far and no further.”
Choking is a trend – and as with any trend, you don’t have to be a part of it. But if you’re curious and want to test out the benefits of choking, do it! But always keep your safety in mind – and the safety of your date.
