Amid rising popularity of sexual choking in popular media, Miriam Akhmetshin SC ’26 describes how non-consensual strangulation is putting 5C students at risk. Advocating for consent, trust-building and education around sexual strangulation, Akhmetshin describes how strangulation poses health risks, creates sexist power dynamics and is focused on male-centered pleasure.
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Choke Me Tighter: A BDSM Beginner’s Guide
“Choke me tighter” was never something I thought I would hear, particularly in a sexual context. After a succession of particularly kinky partners, however, it doesn’t seem out of the ordinary at all. In fact, it’s exciting. With proper communication and safety guidelines, incorporating BDSM—bondage, discipline, sadism, or masochism—or kinks