Asphyxiation, such as choking, done by one partner to another for the purposes of sexual pleasure or gratification. Known less commonly as erotic asphyxiation.

Not to be confused with autoerotic_asphyxiation, where the choking is self-inflicted.

See also

• erotic asphyxiation
• cyanosis - a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood