Arch Sex Behav February 2025 PMID 38961025

Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds.

Leah S Sharman, Robin Fitzgerald, Heather Douglas

Mentions

18
Peak: 10 in Aug 2024
across 3 sources since Jul 2024

Extended reach

124,445
potential audience

Total likes

24

Video views

276

Mentions per month

Jul 2024 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter15 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The digital discussions often focus on the normalization and risks associated with sexual strangulation, emphasizing how modern media and societal norms, such as pornography, contribute to its prevalence, with phrases like 'normalized this behavior' and concerns about legality reflecting active engagement but varied opinions on societal impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions include varied perspectives, with some users recognizing the seriousness of the issue, while others imply normalization due to societal influences, resulting in neutral agreement.

InterestHigh interest

The strong focus on the prevalence and societal normalization of sexual strangulation indicates high curiosity and concern among participants.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments referencing the legality, normalization in pornography, and behavioral implications show moderate to deep engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight awareness raising and potential societal influence, but lack evidence of direct calls to action or policy change, leading to moderate impact scores.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that sexual strangulation is relatively common among Australian young adults aged 18-35, with over half reporting having been strangled or having strangled a partner during sex, despite it being illegal and potentially dangerous.
  • There are notable differences in behaviors and perceptions related to sexual strangulation based on gender and sexual orientation, with women and transgender individuals more likely to engage in and enjoy these practices.
  • Positive perceptions of sexual strangulation are linked to beliefs that it can be done safely and societal norms, highlighting the need for education on the risks and safe practices surrounding this activity.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Your Brain on Porn
@YourBrainOnPorn · X

Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but today's porn has normalized this potentially fatal/debilitating behavior, such that more than half of 18-35 year olds have engaged in it. https://t.co/iLYT7QPOzB

Aug 11, 2024 · 12 likes · 9 shares · 13,247 followers View post →
Outbreak Updates
@outbreakupdates · X

"These findings suggest strangulation is common during sex among young Australians" Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18–35 Year-Olds https://t.co/IoPbsMLUHu

Jul 26, 2024 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 101,400 followers View post →
Archives of Sexual Behavior
@ArchSexBehav · X

Online first in Archives of Sexual Behavior by Sharman et al. (2024): Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18–35 Year-Olds https://t.co/4ZxTm1ccWE @TheIASR @ZUCKERKJ

Jul 9, 2024 · 1 like · 366 followers View post →
Sex Industry Research
@SexIndustryRes · X

RT @YourBrainOnPorn: Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but toda…

Aug 11, 2024 · 9 shares · 2,823 followers View post →
SISTERS e.V.
@SISTERS_eV · X

RT @YourBrainOnPorn: Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but toda…

Aug 11, 2024 · 9 shares · 1,400 followers View post →
Ramiro González Duarte
@ArgonautaX · X

Sharman, L.S., Fitzgerald, R. & Douglas, H. Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18–35 Year-Olds. Arch Sex Behav (2024). https://t.co/O48PQudu5h

Aug 1, 2024 · 1,155 followers View post →

All mentions

محمد مسموم
@simatupang777 · X

RT @YourBrainOnPorn: Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but toda…

Aug 29, 2024 · 9 shares · 33 followers View post →
chaoshorizon
@chaoshoriz27725 · X

RT @YourBrainOnPorn: Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but toda…

Aug 24, 2024 · 9 shares · 168 followers View post →
Felicia Ingram
@Felicia06311973 · X

RT @YourBrainOnPorn: Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but toda…

Aug 11, 2024 · 9 shares · 74 followers View post →
BTristess Agent #5396
@BTristess · X

RT @YourBrainOnPorn: Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but toda…

Aug 11, 2024 · 9 shares · 778 followers View post →
SISTERS e.V.
@SISTERS_eV · X

RT @YourBrainOnPorn: Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but toda…

Aug 11, 2024 · 9 shares · 1,400 followers View post →
mocy
@mdcbsb · X

RT @YourBrainOnPorn: Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but toda…

Aug 11, 2024 · 9 shares · 316 followers View post →
Sex Industry Research
@SexIndustryRes · X

RT @YourBrainOnPorn: Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but toda…

Aug 11, 2024 · 9 shares · 2,823 followers View post →
Pornosucht Besiegen
@BesiegenP · X

RT @YourBrainOnPorn: Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but toda…

Aug 11, 2024 · 9 shares · 4 followers View post →
Your Brain on Porn
@YourBrainOnPorn · X

Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18-35 Year-Olds: Choking is illegal in Australia, but today's porn has normalized this potentially fatal/debilitating behavior, such that more than half of 18-35 year olds have engaged in it. https://t.co/iLYT7QPOzB

Aug 11, 2024 · 12 likes · 9 shares · 13,247 followers View post →
Ramiro González Duarte
@ArgonautaX · X

Sharman, L.S., Fitzgerald, R. & Douglas, H. Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18–35 Year-Olds. Arch Sex Behav (2024). https://t.co/O48PQudu5h

Aug 1, 2024 · 1,155 followers View post →
Diana
@Diana79929170 · X

RT @outbreakupdates: "These findings suggest strangulation is common during sex among young Australians" Prevalence of Sexual Strangulatio…

Jul 28, 2024 · 3 shares · 836 followers View post →
Nikink https://linktr.ee/n1k1nk
@n1k1nk · X

RT @outbreakupdates: "These findings suggest strangulation is common during sex among young Australians" Prevalence of Sexual Strangulatio…

Jul 27, 2024 · 3 shares · 317 followers View post →
Outbreak Updates
@outbreakupdates · X

"These findings suggest strangulation is common during sex among young Australians" Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18–35 Year-Olds https://t.co/IoPbsMLUHu

Jul 26, 2024 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 101,400 followers View post →
Archives of Sexual Behavior
@ArchSexBehav · X

Online first in Archives of Sexual Behavior by Sharman et al. (2024): Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18–35 Year-Olds https://t.co/4ZxTm1ccWE @TheIASR @ZUCKERKJ

Jul 9, 2024 · 1 like · 366 followers View post →
Juan Lejárraga
@heroedesillon.bsky.social · Bluesky

Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18–35 Year-Olds link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Jul 4, 2024 View post →
Juan Lejárraga (@heroedesillon.bsky.social)
@heroedesillon · X

Prevalence of Sexual Strangulation/Choking Among Australian 18–35 Year-Olds https://t.co/n1idGuH2Sx

Jul 4, 2024 · 1,072 followers View post →