Good Pain vs Bad Pain

Recently a friend of mine had to have some surgery and came out of the experience bemoaning the bruises and pain she experienced as the result of a botched IV line placement. Not an uncommon experience really, but this one takes on a bit of a twist once you are armed with the knowledge that this particular friend is a bona fide needle slut. She is one of two needle bottoms I’ve played with who actually buzz and glow (yup, I said glow. its a lovely thing to see) when you poke them. So I couldnt help but giggle a bit as she relayed her intense distaste at the IV debacle and said, ‘Well, there you have the difference between good pain, and not good pain.’

So what IS the difference? Well in this case the actual equipment and method of ‘delivery’ used had alot to do with it. A 22 gauge needle tunneled under your skin for 1.5 cm feels ALOT different than an 18 gauge cannula threaded through your vein. I’m sure there are some who love the feel of this, but even some of the most seasoned masochists I know will generally scoff and run at mention of an IV when they will vibrate giddily at the thought of needle play (for those into such things of course).

But more than the clinical paraphranalia, the headspace and connection is generally what will differentiate an medically necessary procedure  from a BDSM scene. In our case, we are great friends and frequent lovers. I know that she gets an instant and intense  rush and spaces right out as soon as I pierce her skin. I enjoy both the pain I cause her and the knowledge that I gave her that high. I know her body and how she will react when I pierce certain areas, she knows my breath on her skin as I lean over to penetrate her flesh with sharp, pointy things. There is an exchange, a give and take, and then a take and give. Eyes lock then focus, smiles flash, moans and sighs escape, all five senses are given music to dance to. At the end of it all, you get a heightening of the senses, a sense of accomplishment, a sense of endurance, a sense of self and of connection to another.

And if you are very lucky, you get an amazing visual:

~kim

Kink In Motion