In the context of the fantasy, suspension is often depicted as part of a fictional, elaborate preparation process rather than standard violence.
In recent years, there's been a growing conversation about BDSM practices, focusing on consent, communication, and safety. Advocates argue that informed and consensual BDSM activities can be a healthy expression of human sexuality.
The genre has also inspired "Dolcett play," a form of gynophagia role-play practiced in virtual spaces like "Second Life". The story " Meat Land " is an example of a "consensual Dolcette style snuff fantasy involving drowning, hanging, and being cooked alive".