Flogging as a form of stress relief?

Contributor: sweetpea12 sweetpea12
Quote:
Originally posted by (k)InkyIvy
I know, that sounds strange. Let me explain-
I've had issues with self-harming for most of my life, so pain has always been a form of stress relief for me... When I'm feeling particularly stressed-out or frustrated, I crave pain, whether ... more
Spanked a little bit but I really stop at whipping and hard spanking. I also like to be bound because it helps me feel helpless when i'm super stressed out
10/03/2012
Contributor: llellsee llellsee
I haven't used flogging as stress relief in that way but I know I use particularly rough sessions with dildos in a similar way to relieve tension.
10/03/2012
Contributor: QP QP
I'm the one that does the flogging so no.But,it can be one to do the flogging.
10/03/2012
Contributor: KyotoAngel KyotoAngel
I'm the same way really, but being the dominant one in my relationship and having my partner live so far away prevent such a form of release.
Sometimes when I'm alone though, I do impact play on myself as long as I feel I can do it safely (usually means using a paddle rather than a flogger because it's easier to control).

If not that, then I'll go outside and try to beat the living daylights out of something I know I can't actually hurt....a tree. Then I give said tree a hug and apologize to it...I'm weird like that I guess. xD

I used to cut lightly as a form of stress relief but I promised myself I'd stop that because I knew it was making my mother and my boyfriend worry (needless worry, mind you...I never wanted to die or draw attention to myself).
10/04/2012
Contributor: MrsHouseWife MrsHouseWife
Yes, though I have only just realised that is what I am doing. Work is very stressful at the moment and I have noticed I have been craving "playtime" more with my husband and and starting to be cheeky more and more cause I know I will get spanked.
10/08/2012
Contributor: A Good Girl A Good Girl
Quote:
Originally posted by (k)InkyIvy
I know, that sounds strange. Let me explain-
I've had issues with self-harming for most of my life, so pain has always been a form of stress relief for me... When I'm feeling particularly stressed-out or frustrated, I crave pain, whether ... more
Yes, but for me it's the release of being helpless more than wanting the pain that relieves the stress. Playtime is really the only time that I don't have to be in charge or make a decision for myself. The flogging I just plain enjoy.
02/08/2013
Contributor: tortilla tortilla
never have
02/08/2013
Contributor: nosrslylol nosrslylol
Can't say that I have.
02/10/2013
Contributor: nosrslylol nosrslylol
Can't say that I have.
02/10/2013
Contributor: Kirill1171 Kirill1171
Yes
02/11/2013
Contributor: hall5885 hall5885
I think so. At least it does for me.
02/11/2013
Contributor: samanthas samanthas
Yes. It works pretty well.
02/23/2013
Contributor: gwenevieve gwenevieve
Quote:
Originally posted by (k)InkyIvy
I know, that sounds strange. Let me explain-
I've had issues with self-harming for most of my life, so pain has always been a form of stress relief for me... When I'm feeling particularly stressed-out or frustrated, I crave pain, whether ... more
Yes yes yes! Consensual pain over self inflicted 4 life.
Same problems as you. It definitely hels.
02/24/2013
Contributor: Thumper Logic Thumper Logic
Yup, flogging just hits the spot sometimes
03/01/2013
Contributor: Flower1 Flower1
no.
03/01/2013
Contributor: Collogue Collogue
after ~20 minutes of pain, the endorphins kick in. I think in general sex, orgasms, and related activities are good stress relief
03/01/2013
Contributor: ginnyluvspotter ginnyluvspotter
Yes and I love it
05/20/2013
Contributor: tami tami
Quote:
Originally posted by (k)InkyIvy
I know, that sounds strange. Let me explain-
I've had issues with self-harming for most of my life, so pain has always been a form of stress relief for me... When I'm feeling particularly stressed-out or frustrated, I crave pain, whether ... more
sometimes pain is a form of stress relief for me also
05/21/2013
Contributor: ArcaneBlast ArcaneBlast
Yup, the problem with cutting as opposed to self-flagellation is people will think you're 'crazy' and force you to therapy. The latter if you don't leave marks noone will notice, or just think you're into kink if they do.
05/24/2013