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articles/2009/06/14/the-sexual-appeal-of-choking/levy-asphyxiation-david-carradine_31850_rcs8bz

The Dangerous Appeal of Choking

In the wake of actor David Carradine’s death, possibly by erotic asphyxiation, many are wondering why anyone would want to be choked during sex. In a piece that should not be read by a minor, this writer and practitioner tells you why he persists in doing it.

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