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ORIGINAL: kyraofMists

The last time we played inadvertently turned into blood play and I would say that we both enjoyed ourselves very much. He was using a meat tenderizer, the kind that has little knives to stick into the meat and he was using it on my thighs and back. Needless to say, I started dripping blood. He did his best to make me bleed more and used it to fingerpaint my body with and feed it to me.

It was very primal, painful and cathartic. He has also decide that we are going to start carrying our own drop cloths from now on when we go out. This is twice that our play turned bloody when it wasn't really intended to and we had to get the help of DM's to bring over plastic. Since plastic sticks everywhere when you get sweaty and bloody we are bringing our own drop cloths.


Knight's Kyra

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ORIGINAL: BonesFromAsh

I'll be honest (with myself and others) and admit I have a deep fascination with blood/cutting/sharp instruments. 

The topic, at this point for me, is almost too personal to post about but I finally admitted recently to a friend here that I enjoy not just blood but the viseral feel both emotionally and physically of the cutting and the idea of having what's inside out. 
I haven't been able to find a partner that 1) was willing to engage in this sort of play and 2) I was interested enough to bond with in this way.  It does turn some people off to both the activity and me.

For now, I am my own voodoo doll.  I've used my blood and other bits & pieces in some artwork.  I look forward to doing this sort of thing...creating a very personal piece of art...if and when I do find my "partner in crime".

*okay, that wasn't so hard to admit....oops, wrong thread*

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ORIGINAL: monochromaniac

I love the idea of blood play and I do get a fair bit turned on thinking about it.

Unfortunately for me, I loathe pain and so does my partner. We're both terrified of needles, too.
In addition, I self-harm so I associate pain with being in a really negative state mentally, and I don't want to put myself in that position.
So if anyone has a pain-free way of getting into blood play, I'd love to hear it!

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ORIGINAL: monochromaniac

I thought about using fake blood but it really doesn't have the same consistency and I think I'd want to see it welling out of the cut. I'm pretty sure it doesn't taste the same, either. Numbing cream is actually a good idea, I hadn't thought of that!
For you, where (anatomy-wise) does it hurt least?

Ah, that's reassuring. I just don't want to end up getting my feelings mixed up and started to associate sex and play with the bad thoughts I get and having that inadvertantly affect my relationship. I doubt I'd do self bloodplay because I only really enjoy the idea of doing it with a partner.
I might try vampire roleplay, that seems like it could avoid the whole "cutting = selfharm" conflict.

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ORIGINAL: Ligeia72



I'm in very much the same situation. My husband is aware of my desire for/interest in Bloodplay, but has no interest in it himself and I haven't had the opportunity to play with anyone else (not that I'm into the idea of 'casual' bloodplay with just anybody). Also with the sort of stigma that can be attached to this type of activity (eg it's self harm, it means you actually want to seriously hurt people, etc) it isn't something I go readily admitting. I did wonder for a while myself if my growing interest in Bloodplay was somehow delusional (was I taking my interest in Vampires/the concept of Vampire roleplay too far), or in some way signified a deeper issue. I decided in the end the answer was no to both, but definitely I still had to do some 'soul searching' before I could say 'I like the idea of Bloodplay, and that doesn't mean there's anything inherently 'wrong' with me'.

For now, like yourself, I too am my own Blood doll.

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ORIGINAL: monochromaniac

Oh, ok, that's helpful, thanks.
Would you mind if I cmailed you? I'd like to learn more about this, and you seem a veritable wealth of information!

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ORIGINAL: BonesFromAsh

Nice to know there are other "personal pincushions" out there.

I wanted to comment on the two bolded parts in your reply.  I've never been one to self harm.  My interest has less to do with harm and more with a sexual/sacredness I attach to blood.  Funny thing, I had to delete what I had written here three times because it was just too personal...way too personal to share.  I guess that relates back to your second bolded quote...the idea of "soul searching" before being able to admit certain things.

Come to think of it, I'm going no further with this post.  I do thank you for bringing the topic up and for being as open as you have been.

Oh, and welcome!

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ORIGINAL: Ligeia72
The risk is probably negligible overall, but I always consider the fact that myself and my play partner(s) would have (hopefully) been made aware of, and assessed the risks, and having done so would then have made an informed decision to consent or not consent to the play. Others around us in a public space haven't necessarily done the same thing, hence Risk Aware Consensual Kink becomes neither.

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ORIGINAL: kyraofMists

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ORIGINAL: Ligeia72
The risk is probably negligible overall, but I always consider the fact that myself and my play partner(s) would have (hopefully) been made aware of, and assessed the risks, and having done so would then have made an informed decision to consent or not consent to the play. Others around us in a public space haven't necessarily done the same thing, hence Risk Aware Consensual Kink becomes neither.

Our perspective on this is different. The party that we go accepts blood play and all those attending know that blood play is a possibility if not an actual guarantee. If it is an unacceptable risk for them to be even in the same room as others doing blood play then they would be expected to leave or not come. By staying they consent to the minimal risk of microscopic drops of blood.

This is a community whose latest trend is all things sharp. Needles, hooks, hook suspensions... Blood play is a regular occurance at these parties and the organizers are very good a making sure the risks are minimalized as much as possible. The organizer also have a meeting for first time attendees to let them know the things they may be exposed to, so they can make an informed decision if they want to stay or leave. Other parties do things differently.

Knight's Kyra

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ORIGINAL: kyraofMists
This is a community whose latest trend is all things sharp. Needles, hooks, hook suspensions... Blood play

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ORIGINAL: allthatjaz

Ligeia, I think its good to point out the hazards of blood play, especially in public venues. We were in one particular club recently where more than one person was receiving blood play in the same area and in fairly close proximity of each other. I had to walk away because the ignorance sickened me.

Blood play in the UK really took off a few years ago. It suddenly became fashionable to publicly pierce, cut and brand in public. Consequently there's a lot of uneducated people taking ignorant risks.

When my partner is doing scarification, (works with a scalpel or branding iron) he wears a double surgical mask, surgical sterile gloves and works in an air conditioned room with a Hepa filter in close proximity of his subject. He doesn't do this because it looks good but to lessen the hazards. In club land it is unlikely we will have those sorts of facilities but we should still consider our area carefully and take every precaution possible.

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ORIGINAL: allthatjaz
Informed consent is fine provided the person doing the informing is educated enough to give out sound information.

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ORIGINAL: Ligeia72

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ORIGINAL: allthatjaz

Ligeia, I think its good to point out the hazards of blood play, especially in public venues. We were in one particular club recently where more than one person was receiving blood play in the same area and in fairly close proximity of each other. I had to walk away because the ignorance sickened me.

Blood play in the UK really took off a few years ago. It suddenly became fashionable to publicly pierce, cut and brand in public. Consequently there's a lot of uneducated people taking ignorant risks.

When my partner is doing scarification, (works with a scalpel or branding iron) he wears a double surgical mask, surgical sterile gloves and works in an air conditioned room with a Hepa filter in close proximity of his subject. He doesn't do this because it looks good but to lessen the hazards. In club land it is unlikely we will have those sorts of facilities but we should still consider our area carefully and take every precaution possible.

Absolute agreement. This is definitely not something I mess around with. I try and make sure I'm as informed as I can be, having not had any direct experience with this form of play, and aware of any necessary safety precautions that need to be taken. Both for myself, and anyone else participating/within the area of play. Personally, whilst Knight's Kyra's description of that particular play scene sounded hot to me in fantasy, in reality I personally would not participate in such because I would find it too risky/no safe enough. Obviously though if the people who are participating have had things clearly laid out for them, so that they are fully aware of risks involved, and so on, and the party organisers have taken all steps to make sure that everyone has the knowledge they need to make a truly informed decision about whether someone wishes to participate or not, then it's up to the individual to choose how much personal risk they're willing to accept. For me personally though, no, that situation is far too risky, I wouldn't engage.

Hmm I think I just agreed with you in a very long winded way.