Choking violence during sex is occurring among young people in Malmö, according to several youths interviewed by SVT Skåne. The police are releasing new material to nuance the perception of choking sex and emphasize the physical and psychological risks, preferring to use the term choking violence. High school students in Malmö describe how choking violence is romanticized among youth and spreads through social media and friend groups, with many unaware of the dangers.
The students agree that education on the topic should start earlier, around the time of sex education or when children enter puberty.