Breath Control

Limiting oxygen intake to increase sexual desire and intensify orgasm is known as breath control. Smothering, suffocation, and strangulation are techniques for controlling breathing. This technique can be applied during masturbation or consensual intercourse. In the BDSM community, where maintaining the breathing of submissives is widespread, it is incredibly well-liked.

Erotic asphyxiation or auto-erotic asphyxiation are other names for breath control that are performed on oneself.

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Depriving the brain of oxygen is supposed to produce orgasms that are considerably more intense, although this technique can be harmful and even fatal. When attempting breath play, individuals and couples should exercise utmost caution. Couples should communicate throughout the act and use appropriate language and body language. The oxygen supply should never be cut off by belts, collars, ropes, cords, hanging, or excessive pressure. Auto-erotic asphyxiation is especially risky. According to one FBI estimate, this practice results in each year between 500 and 1,000 deaths in the United States, most of them men.