Choking

Choking, Generally in the context of BDSM breathplay It falls under the umbrella of (breath manipulation) and is a practice performed with the intention of creating intense sensations, power dynamics, or feelings of surrender by partially blocking breathing or blood flow through pressure applied to the neck.

That's why many safety-conscious BDSM communities reject choking. “"high risk / not recommended"” They see it as a practice. Some people, around the throat... touch, grip, non-pressure guidance, hand position, establishing authority through voice and body language They prefer to use “aesthetic/psychological” elements that don’t take your breath away or constrict your blood vessels.