11/22/2025
As we move through Strangulation Awareness Month, it is important to highlight the dangers of sexual choking (strangulation). Although it is often framed as “normal” or “expected,” it carries serious risks.
Even brief pressure to the neck can cause hidden internal injuries, neurological damage, loss of consciousness, or life-threatening complications that may show up hours or days later.
If you or someone you know has had pressure applied to their neck, whether by someone else or self-inflicted, please seek help. You can reach out to a trusted friend, a healthcare provider, or support services to get the care you need.
By speaking openly and sharing resources, we help protect one another. 💜
🔗 https://www.allianceforhope.org/training-institute-on-strangulation-prevention/resources/what-you-need-to-know-about-sexual-choking
🔗 https://www.allianceforhope.org/training-institute-on-strangulation-prevention/resources/the-choking-game