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tazzygirl -> RE: Breath Play resources. (6/13/2013 3:26:50 PM)
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What is being discussed is erotic asphyxiation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erotic_asphyxiation
Even though there’s another person present in the room, erotic asphyxiation can be just as dangerous, and it remains one of the most controversial topics in the kink community. Some say that its appeal is its risky nature and encourage safe practice; others say the potential benefits just don’t outweigh the risks.
It works like this: The carotid arteries on the sides of the neck carry lots of oxygen-rich blood to the brain, so restricting that blood flow produces feelings of light-headedness or giddiness, which heightens sensations during sex and masturbation, according to Columbia Health’s Go Ask Alice column. When pressure is released, the rush of oxygen back to the brain gives a sense of euphoria. People do it by chest compression, a plastic bag over the head, or a cord, belt or scarf around the neck.
Shay, a medical expert who writes a kinky medical advice column called “Private Duty” for Kink-e-Zine and part of StefanosandShay.com, cautions breath control play beginners.
“Breath control play is dangerous and, while there are ‘safer’ ways to do it, that’s kinda like saying there are ‘safer’ ways to race motorcycles – yeah, there are ways to decrease risk, but it is an inherently risky activity and the risk is never going to be zero,” she said. “Still, getting in the car to drive to work isn’t a zero risk activity, few things are, so it’s all about the degree of risk that you find acceptable.”
The real problem, she says, is that beginners don’t know the risks that breath play entails.
“The biggest risk is that this type of play can cause cardiac arrhythmia – abnormal heart beats – that sometimes are harmless, but sometimes can cause you to go into cardiac arrest. This is an inherent risk of breath control, and if you’re doing actual breath control there is no technique that will take this risk away,” she said.
http://www.goldengatexpress.org/2012/04/09/erotic-asphyxiation/
Just a snipit of the article. Definitely worth the read. The links there are also good reads too. I encourage you to pass this along to your friend. This is not something to play with lightly. If he wants to do this, I would suggest, strongly, that he finds someone who is extremely knowledgeable in this and to ask lots and lots of questions. Demos would be a must.
Its not something I would ever suggest someone perform. Not so sure I would want this done on me. But, as we all know, this lifestyle is all about risks and rewards. For me, this is one of those that would fall under "the risk isnt worth the reward".
But, I cant tell your friend what to do. The best I can do is educate.
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