I've had quite a mixture of responses to the post I made just before christmas, so I suppose I should try and clarify a few things. Here goes; (1) It's not spousal abuse, (2) I'm not a masochist, and (3) Yes, it really does hurt. I've also been surprised to discover that it's a lot more common than I thought it was, and there's actually quite a community going online for like-minded people.
It's been a bit weird having people know about it, but I guess it was good to get it out there for discussion. There haven't been many negative responses so far, most people just think it's a bit crazy. But hey, I've always been that way!
