In July 2024, The Conversation ran a media article entitled, More than half of Australian young people are using strangulation during sex: new research. This story, by Professor Heather Douglas and colleagues, unpacks their new Australian research on the prevalence of sexual choking among 18 to 35 year old Australians. It includes a link to It…
In July 2024, ABC 730 featured a media story entitled, Experts warn of the dangers of consensual strangulation during sex. This story, by Rhiana Whitson, discusses new Australian research on sexual choking which shows it is on the rise with young people. Women’s Health NSW CEO Denele Crozier AM was interviewed for the story, which…
In July 2024, Women’s Agenda ran a media article entitled, More than half of young people use ‘choking’ during sex, not realising the serious health effects. This article, by Brianna Boecker, discusses new Australian research on sexual choking and mentions our online learning hub, It Left No Marks. Read the full article by clicking on…
In July 2024, The Age ran a media article entitled, Sexual strangulation can mean ‘minutes to death’, yet half of young people do it. This article, by Wendy Tuohy, discusses new Australian research on sexual choking covering the grave risks to your brain and your life. Women’s Health NSW senior project officer, Jackie McMillan, is…
In April 2024, Women’s Agenda ran a media article entitled, Strangulation can have a long-term impact on women’s health even if ‘it left no marks’. This article, by Brianna Boecker, discusses strangulation, its connection to brain injury, and Women’s Health NSW’s response to this issue, including our online learning hub, It Left No Marks. Read…