Abnormal neural activation patterns linked to frequent choking during sex.
A neuroimaging study found that women who are frequently choked or strangled during sex tend to show increased connectivity between the angular gyrus region of the brain and regions related to motor control, consciousness, and emotion. Although choking during sex is mainly consensual, some studies have indicated that it might have adverse effects on one’s health, including depression, anxiety, sadness, and loneliness. The study sheds light on the neurological correlates of sexual choking behavior, but the study design does not allow for any cause-and-effect conclusions to be drawn.