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| − | Pain Processing is the ability to translate harsh physical sensations into pleasurable and/or tolerable experiences. This skill is predominantly used by [[masochist|masochists]] during [[SM]] [[impact play]], but may be used in other scenarios as well, such as finding joy in [[humiliation]] and other forms of play. | + | Pain Processing is the ability to translate harsh physical sensations into pleasurable and/or tolerable experiences. This skill is predominantly used by [[masochist|masochists]] during [[SM]] [[impact play]], but may be used in other scenarios as well, such as finding joy in [[humiliation]] and other forms of play. Please note that masochism and SM play is not a requirement for all [[power exchange]] [[relationships]]. |
== Factors Affecting Base Pain Tolerance == | == Factors Affecting Base Pain Tolerance == | ||
Revision as of 02:51, 11 February 2015
Pain Processing is the ability to translate harsh physical sensations into pleasurable and/or tolerable experiences. This skill is predominantly used by masochists during SM impact play, but may be used in other scenarios as well, such as finding joy in humiliation and other forms of play. Please note that masochism and SM play is not a requirement for all power exchange relationships.
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Factors Affecting Base Pain Tolerance
- Intention to Process
- Physical Endurance
- Nerve Damage and Pain Threshold
- Gender
- Age
- Culture
- Biological and Neurological Health
- Repeated Exposure
- Passive and Active Support
Techniques for Pain Processing
Many people will find a desire to understand pain processing techniques from both the bottom and the top perspective, so as to not cut short and otherwise enjoyable scene.