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Evaluation

30-minute Research and Evidence-Based Practice presentation

(Code 19) 50 Shades of Consent: A Review of Consensual Strangulation, Auto-Erotic Asphyxiation, and Rough Play

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM US CT
Earn .5 CE
Session Level: All Levels (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
Accepted for SANE Certification: SANE-A, SANE-P
Available during Live and/or Virtual Conference (subject to change): Live/Virtual
Session Trigger Warning: Sexual violence, IPV, Homicide, Suicide, Pediatric death, Graphic images
This session examines the complexities and ethics of consent surrounding the growing phenomenon of consensual strangulation, auto-erotic asphyxiation, and rough play, which present significant health risks including death, stroke, early-onset dementia, and psychological trauma.

Learning Outcomes:

Increased knowledge about:
  • evaluating ethical considerations, informed consent, and safety strategies for consensual strangulation and related activities.
  • Identifying the health risks, psychological, physiological, and social factors associated with consensual strangulation, auto-erotic asphyxiation, and rough play.
  • trauma-informed approaches to target the education and support of individuals engaging in or affected by high-risk sexual behaviors.