Strangulation During Sex Among Undergraduate Students in Australia: Toward Understanding Participation, Harms, and Education

Abstract

Background: Strangulation is becoming a more common sexual practice despite its potentially fatal consequences and associated short- and long-term sequelae. This research provides a preliminary examination of participation and perception toward strangulation during sex among Australian undergraduates. Methods: This study utilized a confidential, cross-sectional online survey collected in 2022–2023. Analysis included 168 undergraduate students at an Australian University and explored their awareness of the harms of strangulation, understanding of criminalization, and the impact of education on these attitudes. Results: In total, 56% reported ever being strangled during sex and 51% ever st..