many young people mistakenly believe it can be done safely, our study shows
- Written by Heather Douglas, Professor of Law and Deputy Director of the Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW), The University of Melbourne
Lysenko Andrii/ShutterstockAround 50% of Australian young people have engaged in choking, or strangulation, during sex. This practice involves one person putting pressure on the neck of another, restricting breathing or blood flow (or both).
Strangulation during sex carries a variety of risks. These range from effects such as bruising and vomiting...





