DavanKael -> RE: examples of sadomasochism found in wider society (1/22/2009 3:26:23 PM)
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ORIGINAL: cjan I'm a massage therapist. One thing I've found , over the years, is that, invariably, the clients who have asked for and enjoyed the most pressure during a massage have been women...rather small, thin women. I especially remember one who was a regular client of mine for years. I don't think she weighed 100 lbs.. She demanded and got more pressure than any other client of mine, ever, and I have made big guys whimper. Don't get me wrong, I think that too much pressure is counterproductive, but, every now and then, I get clients that simply enjoy a great deal of pressure. I know it must be hurting. Anyway, during one session, I jokingly said to this woman, "you know, there is a surcharge for masochists". She just laughed and replied, "well, don't add a surcharge because you haven't hurt me yet, and I always expect to get what I pay for". She used to really wear me out. [;)] Lol, Cjan, I'm one of those females of whom you speak. :> So, I suppose that would make my massage practitioner (Also a friend and a small female) something of a sadist as that little girl can put a hurtin' on me and she knows it! I think that to be a physical therapist or a dentist, one must have a sadistic streak, though I've wondered if a people who aren't sadists going into the dental profession is one of the reasons for a high suicide rate. My acupuncturist gets a particular look on her face when she's going to do something that hurts and laughs at me and calls me a wimp when I move a body part because I've caught her with 'that look' on her face. Can't forget my chiropractor who I tell people "does horrible things to me and makes me feel better". I hate the popping and cracking, hate it! But, I can't argue with the results and I trust him not to damage me. And, I guess I'd have to admit that there would have to be a bit of hopefully productive sadism and masochism in my own profession, counseling. Interesting...I'd say there's a fair bit of S&M in the helping professions at large. Thanks for provoking the thought, Cjan. :> Davan
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