An alarming number of young women, trans and non binary people are reporting that the instance of being choked during sex is on the rise.

There are many reasons people believe this sex act is becoming more common, but the issue is, not enough understand the motivations behind it, or the shocking consequences.

Today we look at sexual strangulation, why it’s on the rise and why men need to know it’s not ok.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Maree Crabbe - Director of Australian violence prevention initiative, It’s time we talked

Note: Some comments have been voiced by voice actors 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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