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Breath control: Difference between revisions
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== Appeal<!-- Describe the reasons why people participate in this kink. --> == | == Appeal<!-- Describe the reasons why people participate in this kink. --> == | ||
=== Euphoria === | |||
Hypoxia with or without hypercarbia commonly causes a sense of euphoria. The causal relationship of this is not clear; it may be related to a release of endogenic endorphins, alteration to the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, or to cerebral vasodilation. The euphoric effect can enhance sexual pleasure. | |||
=== Loss of control === | |||
Especially when combined with [[bondage]], breath control can cause an elevated level of helplessness or panic. This may be a desired goal in a BDSM scene. As breathing is an integral component to staying alive, ceding control of it to another person can be a significant symbol of submission. | |||
== Methods<!-- Describe the techniques and approaches for how this kink is typically performed. --> == | == Methods<!-- Describe the techniques and approaches for how this kink is typically performed. --> == | ||