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Aren

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Jun 15, 2026
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Hello, I've read dozens of threads on this topic with many different opinions. Many threads are either detailed but old, or recent but with conflicting information. I know it's a method with everyone having their own sweet spot, but if it were possible to gather some general trends, I think it would be clearer.

What I know, and what seems to be common to the different threads, is:
- Significant pressure from body weight on the internal carotid arteries
- A solid anchor point
- A slipknot According to testimonials, loss of consciousness lasts an average of 20 seconds.
I have four questions:

1) The most effective and least painful body position: a) Standing with knees bent forward. b) Sitting with body and head leaning forward. c) Kneeling on the ground with body and head leaning forward.

2) The rope is placed above the Adam's apple, just below the chin, or below the Adam's apple.

3) Is using socks or fabric between the rope and the neck to increase pressure? Or is it only for reducing pain?

4) Does releasing the body weight with a securely tied knot prevent pressure loss during post-unconsciousness movements related to SI and seizures? Thank you for your answers.
 
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hdead

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Jun 2, 2026
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Hello, I've read dozens of threads on this topic with many different opinions. Many threads are either detailed but old, or recent but with conflicting information. I know it's a method with everyone having their own sweet spot, but if it were possible to gather some general trends, I think it would be clearer.

What I know, and what seems to be common to the different threads, is:
- Significant pressure from body weight on the internal carotid arteries
- A solid anchor point
- A slipknot According to testimonials, loss of consciousness lasts an average of 20 seconds.
I have four questions:

1) The most effective and least painful body position: a) Standing with knees bent forward. b) Sitting with body and head leaning forward. c) Kneeling on the ground with body and head leaning forward.
I don't know an answer to your first question. I only experimented with my own arms pulling the rope. I would think they're equally painful, it's only more pressure on the neck - but I wouldn't think that would necessarily equate to more pain, per se. I don't know for sure.

2) The rope is placed above the Adam's apple, just below the chin, or below the Adam's apple.
If you want to hit the carotid sinus, below adams apple. I found in my experiments that snugged all the way up is the most 'comfortable'.

3) Is using socks or fabric between the rope and the neck to increase pressure? Or is it only for reducing pain?
Not sure, but I found out without any socks works fine. If you're gonna put socks for comfort, do you really want to CTB? The rope burn isn't that bad. It's like a 1/20 the pain of getting tattooed and 1/10 of the pain of a good scrape.
4) Does releasing the body weight with a securely tied knot prevent pressure loss during post-unconsciousness movements related to SI and seizures? Thank you for your answers.
If the knot or loop is slippy enough, yes. I think, however, with a PSH position you might be able to lose pressure. Only one way to find out, really.
 
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I don't know an answer to your first question. I only experimented with my own arms pulling the rope. I would think they're equally painful, it's only more pressure on the neck - but I wouldn't think that would necessarily equate to more pain, per se. I don't know for sure.


If you want to hit the carotid sinus, below adams apple. I found in my experiments that snugged all the way up is the most 'comfortable'.


Not sure, but I found out without any socks works fine. If you're gonna put socks for comfort, do you really want to CTB? The rope burn isn't that bad. It's like a 1/20 the pain of getting tattooed and 1/10 of the pain of a good scrape.

If the knot or loop is slippy enough, yes. I think, however, with a PSH position you might be able to lose pressure. Only one way to find out, really.
Thank you for your answers ! If you have more news don't hesitate to share
 
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