Category: Taboo & Edge play
Subcategory: Types

Breath Control

Breath Control involves the deliberate restriction of breathing during BDSM play, either through physical methods like hand placement, hoods, masks, or psychological techniques. Unlike full asphyxiation, more cautious breath control might focus on creating the sensation of restricted breathing without completely cutting off air supply.

This activity carries significant risks even when practiced carefully. Safer approaches include avoiding pressure on the windpipe, maintaining clear communication, using non-verbal safe signals, and having the bottom control the intensity when possible. Many educators recommend simulating the feeling of breath control rather than actually restricting oxygen, as even experienced practitioners have suffered serious accidents.

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About the category Taboo & Edge play

Taboo and edge play explores activities that push personal, social, or safety boundaries through consensual engagement with forbidden themes or higher-risk practices. These activities require exceptional communication, preparation, and risk awareness as they intentionally venture into territories that may challenge comfort zones or conventional safety guidelines.

People are drawn to taboo and edge play for various reasons: the intensity of breaking social norms, the adrenaline of controlled risk, the deep trust required, or the catharsis of confronting fears and boundaries. The appeal often lies in the psychological charge created when consensually approaching or crossing lines that would otherwise remain unchallenged. These practices demand thorough negotiation, extensive knowledge, and exceptional self-awareness, as they operate in spaces where the potential rewards of transformative experiences come with increased responsibility for managing both physical and psychological risks.



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