What’s behind the dangerous rise of sexual choking? - podcast

The death of a 16-year-old in Sydney’s northern beaches from a suspected act of sexual strangulation has put a spotlight on the dangerous trend – a trend that more than half of people under 40 say they’ve tried. The case raises difficult questions about young people and risky sex, consent, and the responsibility of the porn industry.Today, Matilda Boseley speaks to global editor Lucy Clark and lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman about why so many people wrongly believe sexual choking is ‘safe’, and the education and regulation that can combat itRead more:Choking is sold to teens as a safe sexual practice. The research says it never isPolice investigate death of teenage girl two days after alleged ‘sexual choking’ act in SydneyA 16-year-old girl has died from suspected sexual choking. How do we come to terms with this? | Lucy Clark Continue reading...