there's also the bdsm pain versus regular pain discussion. no, tight shoes are no fun. no, achey knees are no fun. having arthritis actually curtails my bedroom activities somewhat, instead of being an extra bonus. thanks.
Ellen DeGeneres did a bit about it (I think it was her) a long time ago...something about masochists who stub their toes and get off on it. It really bugged me back then, although it's been so long since I saw it that I can't remember all the specifics.
I've actually wondered about the connection between chronic pain and bdsm activity; I know many people with both chronic pain and bdsm interests, and I sometimes wonder if in an odd and roundabout sort of way, doing BDSM is part of pain management or if it helps coping skills or something. Like being in some control of that pain from BDSM helps to balance the normal, every day sort of pain for some people.
Someday when I'm grown up maybe I'll be able to formulate a research question and get funded to study it more.
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Date: 2003-01-28 11:53 am (UTC)Ellen DeGeneres did a bit about it (I think it was her) a long time ago...something about masochists who stub their toes and get off on it. It really bugged me back then, although it's been so long since I saw it that I can't remember all the specifics.
I've actually wondered about the connection between chronic pain and bdsm activity; I know many people with both chronic pain and bdsm interests, and I sometimes wonder if in an odd and roundabout sort of way, doing BDSM is part of pain management or if it helps coping skills or something. Like being in some control of that pain from BDSM helps to balance the normal, every day sort of pain for some people.
Someday when I'm grown up maybe I'll be able to formulate a research question and get funded to study it more.