Reported by Susan Donaldson James of ABC News online: "The mysterious death of actor David Carradine -- perhaps by auto-erotic asphyxia -- focused renewed attention on a practice that is one of the greatest and most dangerous sexual taboos. Both actor David Carradine (left) and INXS singer Michael Hutchence are believed to have died through a dangerous sexual practice called auto erotic asphyxia. The 72-year-old actor was found dead in a Thai hotel room closet in an intricate web of ropes -- one around his neck, another around his genitals and the two tied together, according to Thai authorities." Access link: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=7764618&page=1
Smothering, queening, suffocation, auto-erotica, choke and stroke, asphyxiation, and strangulation are some of the darker play forms used by people who enjoy BDSM and sexual kink. I have had many men come to me and request these sexual versions. [I call them version and not perversions because I feel that society should not be judgmental of our lifestyle choice.] These versions of sex play are very, very dangerous. Any lack of oxygen to the brain can be dangerous, plus injuries to the neck can occur from the weight on the head. Yet, men will make this request of Mistresses, prostitutes and partners completely unknown to them. Like many kinky sex versions, this type of play can become an addiction, just like the need for porn to get off, or a sex toy up the ass.
Smothering or queening is when a Mistress sits on your face completely covering it with her pussy and/or ass, sometimes while a submissive, slave or partner is restrained. She proceeds to cut off his air supply for an undetermined amount of time by sitting on the face. The play usually allows for the recipient or person being smothered to have the air supply cut off until they are near a state of panic. Some Mistresses tie the recipient up, allowing only one hand to be loose enough to reach their cock so the recipient can stroke while being smothered. Others use this play for punishment or just exhibition.
Mummification can be another form of smothering. In mummification, the person's entire body is wrapped in some type of plastic or other covering, and leaving only a small opening for the mouth, in which a straw is inserted for breathing. On occasion a Mistress will wrap the submissive with one hand strapped over the exposed cock for stroking. As the mummified person strokes, the Mistress cuts off the air supply by placing a finger over the end of the straw to block it, or by blowing cigarette smoke into the end of the straw.
Auto-erotica, asphyxiation or strangulation during sex takes this kinky play a step further. Plus, it can be completed as self-masturbation without the assistance of any partner. This form of play requires something around the neck to strangle the person or a bag over the head to asphyxiate as they stroke or masturbate. Some men use a soft rope (so marks are not visible on the neck after play) and place themselves in a hanging position so they can lean into the rope and strangle themselves. Others put a plastic bag over their head and tie it shut at the neck while they stroke. The dangers of this practice are obvious. If the male blackouts at any point, or has bound or blocked himself in such a way that he cannot quickly release himself, death from suffocation or strangulation is imminent.
In a personal experience, I had friends who used a belt around the male's neck, pulled tight during the play as part of the tease, then pulled very tight at the last moments of play just before the orgasm to intensify it. This "belt" practice is especially dangerous because the partner may feel that she has control of the situation without realizing how easy it is for the belt to become jammed or stuck, stopping quick release. The Mistress was sure that she would be able to release the belt before any death may occur, but she did not consider the possibility of stroke or brain damage from the arteries in the neck being blocked.
A few practice what they consider "safe" auto-erotica. This involves the practice of controlled hyperventilation followed by holding the breath. Underwater divers have used this practice to increase oxygen in their bodies in order to stay underwater for longer periods of time. With controlled hyperventilation, every bit of air that can be exhaled is released from the lungs. This lowers the carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood stream. Then a deep breath is taken. It is supposed that this raises the oxygen in the blood. They believe, if this is done enough times a person will be able to hold their breath for a much longer time. This also is a very dangerous practice. For sex play, if a person performs this practice four or more times, the CO2 level can get so low they black out. The dangers are obvious if you are underwater and black out, but they are less obvious, if you pass out while masturbating. Most use this practice because if they pass out, in a safe area, they just resume normal breathing while out. Although the danger is less if you are safely positioned away from falls, fire (smokers), or strangulation, keep in mind that brain damage can occur in as little as three minutes. For those who practice this controlled hyperventilation on a regular basis, or who become addicted to it, brain damage can be a real threat.
According to Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoerotic_asphyxiation, most people who die from this practice are males, in their mid 20s, although it does happen to all ages including teens and the elderly. Wikipedia gives a great description of this sexual practice along with a list of famous cases of those who have died from this sex play. I recommend you read it.
As a responsible Mistress, I do not condone or participate in this type of play. Such practices as smothering or queening by sitting on the person's face are used for show only, and never takes the recipient to the point of struggling for air. As for auto-erotica, a responsible person would never place a plastic bag on some one's head, nor tie anything around their neck.
In the use of the belt, and other forms of this sex play, a person can die from cerebral anoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain which is irreversible), and brain or tissue damage could possibly occur, depending on how long the brain and body are deprived of oxygen. A person also risks lacerating, cutting or bruising the neck, trachea, and esophagus.
Every time this form of play is used, a person could end up with brain damage or dead. About 500 to 1,000 deaths a year occur during this sexual play.
There are so many forms of deep and intense sexual play to choose from. Why not choose something safe for that mind blowing orgasm you seek? Find a Mistress in your area or BDSM group or even a swingers' group, and try out safer yet unique forms of sexual play to satisfy your desires.





