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Sydney police investigate death of teen girl from suspected choking during sex

Police in Sydney are investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl in a suspected case of choking during sex, according to local media reports.

Sydney police investigate death of teen girl from suspected choking during sex

TL;DR

  • A 16-year-old girl died in Sydney following a suspected choking incident during sex.
  • Emergency services found the girl unconscious at a home in Elanora Heights.
  • She was transported to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition and later passed away.
  • Sexual strangulation is reportedly becoming more common among young Australians.
  • Experts warn of risks including headaches, memory loss, brain damage, and death.
  • Advocates like Chanel Contos criticize pornography for depicting normalizing and glorifying such acts.
  • Research indicates a significant percentage of young Australians have experienced strangulation during sex.
  • Many young people are uninformed about the severe risks associated with choking during sexual activity, even when they believe it is consensual.