Anthony* has been in a relationship for 10 years and chokes his partner during sex about one in every 10 times. The 29-year-old, who works in the health and fitness industry, noticed she liked to be touched around her neck, which over time led to experimenting with more pressure and “choking”.
“It was like, ‘Oh, OK, like, this is a nice thing,” he says. “She likes this. And it’s kind of getting me in the mood as well.’”