Do you work in a service that has contact with women with experiences of strangulation or sexual choking? This trifold brochure outlines strangulation and sexual choking with relevant messages on when and where to seek help. This trifold brochure is provided as a print-ready PDF (CMYK) ready to be sent to a printer. It has…
In September 2024, The Guardian ran a media article entitled, ‘I think it’s natural’: why has sexual choking become so prevalent among young people? This article, by Jane Hone, discusses new Australian research on sexual choking which shows it is on the rise with young people, and includes lived expertise from people who engage in…
This digital story looks at the important role that general practitioners (GPs) play in addressing women’s experiences of non-fatal strangulation and acquired brain injury. It will be useful for doctors, including general practitioners, doctors who work in hospitals, and other health professionals. Featuring an emergency room physician, a medical forensic examiner and trainer, and two…
In July 2024, SBS News ran a media article entitled, most young Australians are doing this during sex. But they don’t know the risks. This article, by Alexandra Jones, discusses new Australian research on sexual choking which shows it is on the rise with young people. Women’s Health NSW CEO is quoted in the piece,…
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…