breathplay
breathplay noun: erotic asphyxiation; a sexual practice involving the intentional deprivation of oxygen to the brain, often by means of choking.
Noun
breathplay (uncountable)
- Erotic asphyxiation; a sexual practice involving the intentional deprivation of oxygen to the brain, often by means of choking.
- I think it's safe to say that no matter which position one takes on it, breathplay is considered edgeplay.1998 September 10, M. Shirley Chong, “Re: Bill Majors: my experience--Part Three”, in soc.subculture.bondage-bdsm (Usenet)
- These are stated as absolutes, even though we know perfectly well that there IS a level of force that can be applied to the kidney area safely, that restricted ciruclation is perfectly safe for a short time and that breathplay is commenly^([sic]) engaged in with no problem at all.2006 December 14, Bob King, “Re: Now that you have shot the messenger; WAS: Defining Abuse in Absolute and Total Power Exchange”, in soc.subculture.bondage-bdsm (Usenet)
- Synonyms:
- breath control play
Synonyms of breathplay
- breath control play
Forms of breathplay
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Origin of breathplay
From breath + play.
Questions about breathplay
- What does breathplay mean?
- Breathplay means erotic asphyxiation; a sexual practice involving the intentional deprivation of oxygen to the brain, often by means of choking.
- What part of speech is breathplay?
- Breathplay is a noun.
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