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Lan Xichen, almost 28, is a lawyer, a talented one at that, who knows how to work hard, and also how to party hard. He likes to hang out with friends and colleagues after hours, mostly at the bar that is...
Breathplay, otherwise known as erotic asphyxiation, is a form of sexual arousal or release that involves intentionally limiting or cutting off air supply for you or your lover - usually, this is achieved by choking or suffocating.
If breath play is something you're interested in, there are 5 key things you need to know before attempting any form of breath play. While this isn't a training guide on practicing breath play, there are a few tips in this article on the safer ways to enjoy erotic asphyxiation (EA).
Knowing about, researching and understanding the risks involved in breath play are important steps before engaging in this potentially dangerous kink.
Breath Play is Never Completely Safe
Nothing in breath play is totally safe...this is a simple and undeniable fact. Engaging in any form of breath play can be dangerous.
Erotic asphyxiation can and will lead to serious injury if done incorrectly. Even when done correctly, the continued practice of EA can put strains on your body (such as damage to the heart or larynx, as examples).
If breath play is something you are interested in trying, the internet is the best starting point. There is so much information on EA available, and learning everything you can about the safest ways to perform breath play could mean the difference between a good night and a potentially devastating one.
Each and every time you and your partner practice any form of breathplay, there is a risk involved. And while that's often part of the pleasure, it's something not to be taken lightly. Even if you are both experienced and are familiar with breath play and each other, knowing what to do in case of emergency is an important first step.
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It's Nothing Like You've Seen in Porn
Solo play (autoerotic asphyxiation) and partner play (erotic asphyxiation) are both more common fetishes than you may realize, and their spike in popularity may have a direct link to the porn we watch.
However, the choking and breath play shown in porn is vastly different than what we experience in our real-life interactions.
Mainstream porn doesn't show negotiation, safe words or the actual "practice" of performing kinks that have potentially dangerous repercussions. The purpose of porn is to be effortless, sexy and fun, but anyone who has practiced more potentially dangerous kinks can tell you that .
Porn makes EA look easy, exciting and fun - whereas real-life breath play practice is anything but simple, always requires an in-depth conversation before getting started and is often not practiced for nearly as long as what's shown on screen.
There Are "Right Ways" and "Wrong Ways"
When it comes to breathplay, even though there is no way to ensure complete safety, there are both correct and .
There are milder ways to perform EA, like light choking or covering of the mouth - and then there are ways that pose more risk, such as using ropes or belts to choke your partner. Each technique carries its own risk, and in general, using any kind of object to assist in strangulation immediately makes the risk higher.
While this isn't a guide, below are some things you can do to lessen the chance of injury while practicing EA.
Before Starting...
Communicate with your partner. Setting safe words (or actions, in case speaking isn't possible), as well as carefully explaining what each person wants out of this experience are paramount in lessening the risk of harm or injury, and ensuring both you and your partner have a good time.
The Importance of Hand Placement...
When it comes to choking with your hands, never place the brunt of the force at the front of the throat. Instead, the safer way to achieve a similar effect is by having the tension be at the sides of the throat, leaving your grip on the front of the throat very loose. This technique can prevent serious damage to the throat.
The Quick Release Method of Choking...
Healthy adults are unlikely the sustain permanent or severe damage if the choking is done in a quick-release kind of technique. In this type of breath play, it's important to have the participant remain conscious. Tightening your grip for only a few seconds at a time can help ensure your partner doesn't lose consciousness.
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