Smothering

One of the most common techniques for smothering sees a person sitting on their partner’s face. While this technique appears similar to the sexual practice of facesitting, traditional facesitting does not deprive the submissive person of oxygen.

When a woman smothers her partner in this way, it’s known as queening, as she appears like a queen sitting on her human throne. A dominant may sit with their genitals or buttocks smothering the submissive partner. Women may also smother their partners using their breasts. The submissive person is typically expected to orally pleasure the dominant while being smothered.

The dominant person may simply hold down the submissive or physically restrain them with bondage gear. A special stool that locks the submissive in place, known as a smother box, may also be used.

Smothering helps reinforce the dominant and submissive relationship of a BDSM couple, as the dominant has absolute power. A submissive’s feelings of pleasure are often enhanced by the weight or pressure they feel on their body. They may also enjoy the taste and smell of their partner in such close proximity. As with any activity which cuts off a person’s air supply, the submissive may also feel euphoric sensations caused by a lack of oxygen.

Because restricting one's airflow can be dangerous, people should take extreme caution during smothering. Dominants should allow space between their body and their partner, at least now and again, so that the submissive can catch their breath. A "safe action" should also be determined so the submissive can stop the smothering at any time.

While smothering is considered a fringe activity, there are smother clubs that cater to people who share this fetish.