Pain Processing - Revision history

Admin: /* Factors Affecting Pain Tolerance/Threshold */

2015-02-11T12:21:02Z

‎Factors Affecting Pain Tolerance/Threshold

Admin: /* Factors Affecting Pain Tolerance/Threshold */

2015-02-11T12:20:29Z

‎Factors Affecting Pain Tolerance/Threshold

Admin: /* Factors Affecting Pain Tolerance/Threshold */

2015-02-11T11:33:47Z

‎Factors Affecting Pain Tolerance/Threshold

Admin: /* Controversy */

2015-02-11T08:43:09Z

‎Controversy

Admin: /* Pain Processing Techniques */

2015-02-11T08:42:18Z

‎Pain Processing Techniques

Admin: /* Pain Processing Techniques */

2015-02-11T08:40:47Z

‎Pain Processing Techniques

Admin: /* Pain Processing Techniques */

2015-02-11T08:35:13Z

‎Pain Processing Techniques

Admin: /* Pain Processing Techniques */

2015-02-11T08:34:05Z

‎Pain Processing Techniques

Admin: /* Factors Affecting Pain Tolerance/Threshold */

2015-02-11T08:31:03Z

‎Factors Affecting Pain Tolerance/Threshold

Admin: /* Factors Affecting Pain Tolerance/Threshold */

2015-02-11T08:29:38Z

‎Factors Affecting Pain Tolerance/Threshold

@@ Line 31: / Line 31: @@
 * '''Mental State and Anxiety:''' Being in a good mental state and not being especially emotionally sensitive can help mitigate the effects of pain.  Anxiety itself will drastically reduce pain processing capability.  Having proper breathing technique and [[safe word|safe words and signals]] as well as trust in the intent and skill levels of your partner(s) can drastically reduce anxiety levels.  Similarly, those prone to mood swings, phobic panic and similar are likely have significant challenges when pain processing.
-* '''Body Language:'''  It is important to note that not all body language is universal for tells about how a person is doing.  Some generalizations can be often true, but will not always be true.  To lean the body language of your bottom, discuss with them about the scene before and after (post aftercare) to know how they were feeling.
+* '''Body Language:'''  It is important to note that not all body language is universal for tells about how a person is doing.  Some generalizations can be often true, but will not always be true.  To learn the body language of your bottom, discuss with them about the scene before and after (post aftercare) to know how they were feeling.
 == Pain Processing Techniques ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:20, 11 February 2015
Line 30:		Line 30:

	* '''Mental State and Anxiety:''' Being in a good mental state and not being especially emotionally sensitive can help mitigate the effects of pain. Anxiety itself will drastically reduce pain processing capability. Having proper breathing technique and [[safe word\|safe words and signals]] as well as trust in the intent and skill levels of your partner(s) can drastically reduce anxiety levels. Similarly, those prone to mood swings, phobic panic and similar are likely have significant challenges when pain processing.		* '''Mental State and Anxiety:''' Being in a good mental state and not being especially emotionally sensitive can help mitigate the effects of pain. Anxiety itself will drastically reduce pain processing capability. Having proper breathing technique and [[safe word\|safe words and signals]] as well as trust in the intent and skill levels of your partner(s) can drastically reduce anxiety levels. Similarly, those prone to mood swings, phobic panic and similar are likely have significant challenges when pain processing.
		+
		+	* '''Body Language:''' It is important to note that not all body language is universal for tells about how a person is doing. Some generalizations can be often true, but will not always be true. To lean the body language of your bottom, discuss with them about the scene before and after (post aftercare) to know how they were feeling.

	== Pain Processing Techniques ==		== Pain Processing Techniques ==

@@ Line 21: / Line 21: @@
 * '''The Sex of the Bottom:''' According to scientific studies [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12651996], biological males on average demonstrate a greater ability to process pain than biological females.  Reasons for this are speculated but not confirmed by scientific rigor.
-* '''Age and Time:''' Relative age of a masochist and time between play scenes and strokes of stimulus can drastically affect pain tolerance for better and worse.  Those that are elderly however, are more likely to require greater recovery time between strokes and between scenes than younger/healthier counterparts.  Rapid strokes strung together are less likely to be as easily tolerated as giving a moment between them.  Lots of time between scenes can decrease pain tolerance and having scenes closer together (minding healing times) may increase pain tolerance.
+* '''Age and Time:''' Relative age of a masochist and time between play scenes and strokes of stimulus can drastically affect pain tolerance for better and worse.  Those that are elderly however, are more likely to require greater recovery time between strokes and between scenes than younger/healthier counterparts.  Rapid strokes strung together are less likely to be as easily tolerated as giving a moment between them allows the bottom a chance to breath and process.  Lots of time between scenes ''may'' decrease pain tolerance and having scenes closer together (minding healing times) ''may'' increase pain tolerance.
 * '''Biological and Neurological Health:'''  Much of pain processing relies upon the biological release of a hormone cocktail of Dopamine, Serotonin, Adrenaline and Oxycontin throughout the body from the brain.  If the body cannot process these chemicals correctly, or the brain cannot distribute them correctly, or they are inhibited by various chemical means such as mood stabilizers or narcotics, this can drastically affect the ability to process pain for the bottom, both mentally and physically.  It is not advised to dose oneself with pain medication before a scene to increase tolerance as this can have many long and short term health consequences and may result in serious injury from not identifying readily when serious damage is done due to a lack of pain perception.

@@ Line 59: / Line 59: @@
 == Controversy ==
-Focussing on pain is a technique that is not only used when working to accept pain, but it can also be used to keep the bottom present in the case that something such as [[subspace]] or [[endorphin shock]] are decidedly against the goal of the scene (often as a form of obedience training).
+Focussing on pain rather than processing it is a technique that is not only used when working to accept pain, but it can also be used to keep the bottom present in the case that something such as [[subspace]] or [[endorphin shock]] are decidedly against the goal of the scene (often as a form of obedience training).
 [[Category:Psychological Disciplines]][[Category:Slave Training]][[Category:Impact Play]]

@@ Line 55: / Line 55: @@
 * '''Pain as Fuel:'''  In some instances masochists may learn to translate pain directly into excitement, increased awareness, and engagement.  This might manifest as [[Bratting]] or [[Primal]] savage/violent/sexualized behavior.
-* '''Topping Technique:''' Tops can help manage pain processing through their technique.  Many suggest using the [[Low and Slow]] method regarding speed and intensity of strikes (and gradually increasing with the intensity of the tool used).  It is important to break up the rhythm slightly by offering a ramp up of intensity (but likely not adjusting the timing erratically) that isn't entirely predictable, yet has some rhythm to the progression (ie, not entirely chaotic).  A chaotic rhythm will not allow the bottom to gauge expectation of the next stroke, and thus they may lose the ability to time their breathing and/or they might build anxiety.  Further, strikes in fast repetition and intensity too early on may not allow them to benefit from the biological hormones their body releases by not allowing enough time to deliver the chemical effects as they disperse throughout the body.  By giving surprises regarding the occasional intense stroke that is a notch or two above the present plateau, this will give the bottom a sensation that isn't entirely overwhelming, but also prevents them from tuning out completely, and also spikes their hormone cocktail, by having the body try to mitigate that stroke.
+* '''Topping Technique:''' Tops can help manage pain processing through their technique.  Many suggest using the [[Low and Slow]] method regarding speed and intensity of strikes (and gradually increasing with the intensity of the tool used).  It is important to break up the rhythm slightly by offering a ramp up of intensity (but likely not adjusting the timing erratically) that isn't entirely predictable, yet has some rhythm to the progression (ie, not entirely chaotic).  A chaotic rhythm will not allow the bottom to gauge expectation of the next stroke, and thus they may lose the ability to time their breathing and/or they might build anxiety.  Further, strikes in fast repetition and intensity too early on may not allow them to benefit from the biological hormones their body releases by not allowing enough time to deliver the chemical effects as they disperse throughout the body.  By giving surprises regarding the occasional intense stroke that is a notch or two above the present plateau, this will give the bottom a sensation that isn't entirely overwhelming, but also prevents them from tuning out completely, and also spikes their hormone cocktail, by having the body try to mitigate that stroke.  Using music to help keep rhythm can assist both the top in keeping timing, and assist with distraction for the bottom and keeping time as well.
 == Controversy ==

@@ Line 41: / Line 41: @@
 * '''Breathing Technique:''' Breathing slowly and in a controlled fashion will prevent hyperventilation and help reduce panic/anxiety.  Often breathing through the diaphragm (where the stomach extends, not the chest and shoulders) is recommended for those that can manage to do so.  Please note that [[bondage]] in some particular positions can cause difficulty with breathing due to positional asphyxia, and even cause panic attacks for some through induction of anxiety.
-* '''Passive and Active Support:'''  Having someone talk you through and encourage you to breathe or process or offer appropriate encouragement, or to suffer alongside the bottom can also offer drastic benefits to pain processing ability.  What is appropriate encouragement will vary drastically as some will prefer positive reinforcement or challenge/humiliation, verbal or non verbal communication, and may or may not wish to communicate at all.  Discuss with your partner extensively about how the bottom and top prefer to communicate during a scene as part of [[negotiations]].
+* '''Passive and Active Support:'''  Having someone talk/coach the bottom through and encourage them to breathe or process or offer other appropriate encouragement, or to suffer alongside the bottom can also offer drastic benefits to pain processing ability.  What is appropriate encouragement will vary drastically as some will prefer positive reinforcement or challenge/humiliation, verbal or non verbal communication, and may or may not wish to communicate at all.  Discuss with your partner extensively about how the bottom and top prefer to communicate during a scene as part of [[negotiations]].
 * '''[[Role Play]], Objectification and Fantasy:''' Role Play, Objectification and fantasy may help either disassociate or distract a bottom to help mitigate pain.

@@ Line 39: / Line 39: @@
 * '''Mantras:''' Use of repetitive [[mantra|mantras]] said repeatedly in the head of the bottom over and over again on repeat that relate to the scenario intent such as "I am a good little painsult", "I refuse to give in", "I live to serve" or simply counting to ten can help to serve as a focus point to distract from painful sensations, and even motivate to take more/eroticize pain.
-* '''Breathing Technique:''' Breathing slowly and in a controlled fashion will prevent hyperventilation and help reduce panic/anxiety.  Often breathing through the diaphragm (where the stomach extends, not the chest and shoulders) is recommended for those that can manage to do so.  Please note that bondage in some particular positions can cause difficulty with breathing due to positional asphyxia, and even cause panic attacks for some through induction of anxiety.
+* '''Breathing Technique:''' Breathing slowly and in a controlled fashion will prevent hyperventilation and help reduce panic/anxiety.  Often breathing through the diaphragm (where the stomach extends, not the chest and shoulders) is recommended for those that can manage to do so.  Please note that [[bondage]] in some particular positions can cause difficulty with breathing due to positional asphyxia, and even cause panic attacks for some through induction of anxiety.
 * '''Passive and Active Support:'''  Having someone talk you through and encourage you to breathe or process or offer appropriate encouragement, or to suffer alongside the bottom can also offer drastic benefits to pain processing ability.  What is appropriate encouragement will vary drastically as some will prefer positive reinforcement or challenge/humiliation, verbal or non verbal communication, and may or may not wish to communicate at all.  Discuss with your partner extensively about how the bottom and top prefer to communicate during a scene as part of [[negotiations]].

@@ Line 23: / Line 23: @@
 * '''Age and Time:''' Relative age of a masochist and time between play scenes and strokes of stimulus can drastically affect pain tolerance for better and worse.  Those that are elderly however, are more likely to require greater recovery time between strokes and between scenes than younger/healthier counterparts.  Rapid strokes strung together are less likely to be as easily tolerated as giving a moment between them.  Lots of time between scenes can decrease pain tolerance and having scenes closer together (minding healing times) may increase pain tolerance.
-* '''Biological and Neurological Health:'''  Much of pain processing relies upon the biological release of a hormone cocktail of Dopamine, Serotonin, Adrenaline and Oxycontin throughout the body from the brain.  If the body cannot process these chemicals correctly, or the brain cannot distribute them correctly, or they are inhibited by various chemical means such as mood stabilizers or narcotics, this can drastically affect the ability to process pain for the bottom, both mentally and physically.  It is not advised to dose oneself with pain medication before a scene to increase tolerance as this can have many long and short term health consequences and may result in serious injury.
+* '''Biological and Neurological Health:'''  Much of pain processing relies upon the biological release of a hormone cocktail of Dopamine, Serotonin, Adrenaline and Oxycontin throughout the body from the brain.  If the body cannot process these chemicals correctly, or the brain cannot distribute them correctly, or they are inhibited by various chemical means such as mood stabilizers or narcotics, this can drastically affect the ability to process pain for the bottom, both mentally and physically.  It is not advised to dose oneself with pain medication before a scene to increase tolerance as this can have many long and short term health consequences and may result in serious injury from not identifying readily when serious damage is done due to a lack of pain perception.
 * '''Physical Readiness:''' It is recommended that all parties be properly rested, fed and hydrated before intense play begins.  It is recommended that appropriate [[aftercare]] be administered after the scene to mitigate effects of [[drop]].

@@ Line 15: / Line 15: @@
 * '''Nerve Damage and Pain Threshold:'''  Damaged nerves and disorders that cause nerve sensitivity or desensitivity (such as fibromyalgia and various chronic pain) can significantly affect when and how much pain is felt and processed.  It is important to be aware of any nerve disorder as nerve disorders can increase chances of serious injury dramatically if not properly accounted for.
-* '''Skin Conditioning and Nerve clusters:'''  Areas that are thicker/meatier, dry and calloused are easier to endure  painful sensation on than particularly soft and thin skinned areas.  Further, any areas that are concave, especially near bones, are likely to have nerve clusters that are pressure points and can cause intense pain if directly stimulated.
+* '''Skin Conditioning and Nerve clusters:'''  Areas that are thicker/meatier or dry and calloused are easier to endure  painful sensation on than particularly soft and thin skinned areas.  Further, any areas that are concave, especially near bones, are likely to have nerve clusters that are pressure points and can cause intense pain if directly stimulated.
 * '''Mental Conditioning:''' [[Conditioning]] techniques can be used to reinforce behavior regarding pain processing.  In many cases, background culture may have already instilled some conditioning regarding pain tolerance.  Some bottoms may also be conditioned to think they have poor pain tolerance when in actuality they have moderate or large capacities for pain, which can impose an emotional limitation through anxiety and fear.  [[Aftercare]] can not only help mitigate [[drop]] from anxiety, but also can serve to mentally condition a [[bottom]].