I used to engage in AeA often, but had a close call so haven't pacticed in a while b/c I don't want to practice solo. I always engaged in it completely naked but in front of a mirror, or with just socks and a tank top on. Actually the potential of death is kind of a turn on for me, but the risk of dying (without a partner as a safety) overrules the turn-on factor.
As far as my close call, I was doing AeA like I normally did and had recently started filming myself. As far as what I remember, I wouldn't have remembered any of it had I not been filming. That day I had the belt-noose draped over a large armoire door, and the other door had a large full length mirror. I had pillow under my legs and made sure the armoire door didn't swing too far open (as a safety mechanism). I would be kneeling, and when I leaned forward my arteries were constricted but I could still breath so it was not only completely comfortable (with no pain) but obviously incredibly pleasurable. I leaned forward once for about 20 seconds, got the great feeling, and leaned back to my kneeling position.
Then I passed out and from them on I don't remember anything: From watching the film, I leaned forward again and then tried to stand up but fell back onto the pillows and passed out. The armoire door held me up and the pillows allowed me to get just enough air (eventually). I was passed out for at least 30-40 seconds. Unfortunately I fell far enough back that the camera didn't fully catch my entire body, so I couldn't see everything, but I could see my face, chest and crotch areas. My eyes were slightly open and my dick was still hard and moving with my heartbeat (while passed out) but nothing else on my body moved. Then I came to and stood up almost a minute later to reach for the camera. Only after the fact when I looked at the camera did I realize what had happened and how close I had come to almost certain death. Damn scary!
The surprising part to me is how fast one can pass out if the noose is positioned correctly (and can still get air if needed), and that there is no warning-your body just passes out. But damn it feels awesome!!!
And no, I don't have the video. I deleted it b/c I was afraid my boyfriend at the time would see it. Wish I did though!