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What does Breath play mean?

Breath or airway-adjacent play, including anything that intentionally restricts breathing or neck/airway access. This is high-risk edge play and there is no medically safe way to do choking or strangulation.

Concise definition

Breath play

Breath or airway-adjacent play, including anything that intentionally restricts breathing or neck/airway access. This is high-risk edge play and there is no medically safe way to do choking or strangulation.

Also known or searched as: Erotic asphyxiation, Airway play, Breath control

This Lexicon entry defines the term without assuming interest, readiness, experience, or consent.