an old joke:
claire asked a question the other day -
I would be interested on your thoughts on your masochism and whether you
have ever had inner conflicts that you shouldn't like the things you do
pain wise?
WOW!! how to answer in 100 words or less (grinning)
I kept my masochism a deep secret for many years. I felt weird and felt that I didn't fit in anywhere... even in the clubs I used to play at.. I knew I was very different from other submissives. AND dear god I never EVER told anyone that I got massively turned on by pain. It took many years for me to accept my masochism. AND I remember when I first told another submissive - he looked at me and laughed. He pointed out to me that almost everyone who knew me knew I was a masochist ! Believe it or not that helped me to see that folks wouldn't think I was certifiable.
Now let's take a closer look at what masochism is for ME.
Yes I love pain and Yes pain turns me on....... BUT when Sir Steve has me bent over the bed ass in the air.... my heart is pounding.. and I am questioning if I will be able to get on top of the pain - ride it - and finally enjoy it.
A good Sadist knows how to get the masochist to where they should be....... it takes patience and know-how. Sir Steve doesn't pick up the hardest toy and just start whaling on me...... that wouldn't work at all. My body and my mind need to adjust to the sensations.. there has to be a build up. I remember the first time I played with Sir Steve. His reputation preceded him and I was scared! BUT he had a rhythm .... using a small wooden paddle (small in that it neatly covered one ass cheek at a time) he would hit one side then the other.. increasing in intensity. Every so often - specifically after a hard hit - he would use the palm of his hand and push down hard... holding it.... feeling my muscles relax and then .......... back at it. Soon he would sense I was riding on top of the pain... surfing it ... and then the big bad toys would come out.........from that point on he was free to be the Sadist he is. and just let the masochist that is me be me.
AND yes I do have orgasms of a sort from pain...... But again there is a 'rhythm' to it... I'm not very good at describing it cause usually I am just aware that my body is responding.. and the foggy brain clears enough to register what is happening...
AGAIN it's up to Sir Steve to give the right amount of pain - at the right speed - to bring it on....... I have no control - my body just moves as though it is being f**ked and then my back arches and my body stiffens... Sir Steve tends to wait a split second when he sees the physical reaction - not wanting to 'ruin it' ........ But once it's over he goes back to doling out pain.
When Sir Steve decides that the play time is over - he slows things down - the hits become slower and more gentle... and at the end he rubs my back and whispers in my ear and brings me back to him.
BUT not everyone plays like Sir Steve.... and I have played with many who thought they could give me the pain I need. Sometimes they would just start whaling away on me.. making me gasp and work hard to get on top of the pain and ride it... Other times I have doms want to prove they can make me say 'uncle'. They would have no rhythm .. would hit with all their strength with whatever toy struck their fancy ... and they would switch and change toys too fast to allow me time to adjust. In my mind they weren't Sadists - they were (insert expletive) bastards who wanted to look good. I've learned to value my masochism more now - and wouldn't play with folks like that ever again.
Finally - does pain always feel good?
no it doesn't.
If I stub my toe it bloody hurts.. I have an invasive cancer test once a year (that if you're interested does involve an extreme BDSM kink - not mine but just saying) without any freezing or anaesthetic that has me in excruciating pain and close to tears every time.
Masochism for me is about consent and loving partners and laughing and working together for our mutual benefit.












