FAQ - Won’t there be signs if strangulation is causing damage?

Strangulation - often referred to as ‘choking’ - has become a part of the sexual script for many young people, and they are often unaware of many of the serious risks and harms for those who experience it.

There is a whole range of information available online about sexual strangulation. Unfortunately, most of this content isn’t developed by people who understand the risks of engaging in the practice.

One of the aims of the Breathless campaign, by It’s time we talked, is to make it easier for young people to access information from more reputable and trustworthy sources. Check out the FAQ page on our website with information and videos from our interviews with strangulation experts.