EPISODE · Sep 29, 2024 · 42 MIN
Breathless: Navigating The Risks and Realities of Erotic Strangulation
from The Cocoon: A Safe Place for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Trauma
In this eye-opening episode, host Ruby Mikolaitis sits down with Jackie McMillan, Senior Project Officer of 'It Left No Marks', to explore the growing trend of erotic strangulation. Why do people engage in this risky practice, and why are younger audiences increasingly drawn to it?Together, they dive into the dangers, the psychology behind it, and most importantly, how to ensure safe practices with clear boundaries and consent. Don't miss this candid conversation about a rising, yet often misunderstood, sexual behavior.Article Links:'It Left No Marks' Sexual Choking Campaign'More than half of Australian young people are using strangulation during sex'- Heather Douglas (The Conversation)TBBI Links/Enquiries:Intro/Outro Theme: Breaking The Silence by Marya StarkFacebook: The Blue Butterfly InstituteEmail: [email protected]: thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.auIf in need of help during an immediate crisis:100RESPECT: 1800 737 732Interested in being a guest speaker on the podcast? We are currently on the look-out for people to share their story so if interested:Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this eye-opening episode, host Ruby Mikolaitis sits down with Jackie McMillan, Senior Project Officer of 'It Left No Marks', to explore the growing trend of erotic strangulation. Why do people engage in this risky practice, and why are younger audiences increasingly drawn to it?Together, they dive into the dangers, the psychology behind it, and most importantly, how to ensure safe practices with clear boundaries and consent. Don't miss this candid conversation about a rising, yet often misunderstood, sexual behavior.Article Links:'It Left No Marks' Sexual Choking Campaign'More than half of Australian young people are using strangulation during sex'- Heather Douglas (The Conversation)TBBI Links/Enquiries:Intro/Outro Theme: Breaking The Silence by Marya StarkFacebook: The Blue Butterfly InstituteEmail: [email protected]: thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.auIf in need of help during an immediate crisis:100RESPECT: 1800 737 732Interested in being a guest speaker on the podcast? We are currently on the look-out for people to share their story so if interested:Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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