needle phobia

[reignophelia]

Congratulations on being clean HottieMama!!! 9 Years, that's amazing!

I love needles. When I was a kid I pierced all sorts of stuff with a dull sewing needle and a bottle of rubbing alcohol. I pierced like 6 holes in each earlobe, and my nose several times. I went to professionals for the more "delicate" stuff. Then I got bored with the piercings and took all of them out. Sometimes I still wear just one earring in each ear. Here I am wistfully wishing to play with someone who could do it safely. I find it to be really cathartic.

Needle play sounds like a good time to me. I'm sorry that so many people have a fear of it.

I know a certain PYL who hates them though. He can't even fathom getting a tattoo. Poor thing.

 

[graceanne]

On the other hand their's my son. I knew his four year old shots were coming up, so I took him in the room with me while I got my bi-monthly shots. He was absolutely fascinated, and thrilled when it was HIS turn to get shots. lol

 

[SweetErika]

Erica, if it's an option for you, see if you can do prenatal care under a midwive's model. My last 4 pregnancies were low key events, and I had a total of umm... 2 vials of blood drawn each pregnancy.

That's a great suggestion I'd love to take, Cutie, but I don't think it's going to be an option for me. I'd much rather deal with the needles than more miscarriages or an unhealthy baby, but I certainly will make sure every stick is absolutely necessary the next time around.

And, really, it's not as horrible as usual because I'm excited and the desire for health overrides the fear.

 

[jadefirefly]

I don't think I'd say I actually have a needle phobia. I'm afraid of them, but not to the point that I feel dizzy, or have ever truly panicked or passed out because of them.

I do truly hate them with a passion. I used to tolerate them for platelet donations, I considered my doing it despite my hatred of them just part of the giving of oneself sort of thing. Lucky for me, tattoos seem to sit outside that sphere of needles so I don't have a problem with them.

I scrunched my eyes shut and damn near broke my friends finger when I got my belly button pierced, though. And then had to admit when it was done it didn't hurt as much as I expected. I absolutely couldn't watch it, though.

My mother does daily injections to help control her diabetes. The idea of having to poke *myself* with a needle? THAT is terrifying.

 

[graceanne]

I don't think I'd say I actually have a needle phobia. I'm afraid of them, but not to the point that I feel dizzy, or have ever truly panicked or passed out because of them.

I do truly hate them with a passion. I used to tolerate them for platelet donations, I considered my doing it despite my hatred of them just part of the giving of oneself sort of thing. Lucky for me, tattoos seem to sit outside that sphere of needles so I don't have a problem with them.

I scrunched my eyes shut and damn near broke my friends finger when I got my belly button pierced, though. And then had to admit when it was done it didn't hurt as much as I expected. I absolutely couldn't watch it, though.

My mother does daily injections to help control her diabetes. The idea of having to poke *myself* with a needle? THAT is terrifying.

OK, so how weird is this. I can give myself insulin injections. It's such a tiny needle. Plus I'm so fat that it's easy to find a place to do it.

On the other hand I was drugged on morphine while I was doing it. It might have been more difficult if I wasn't so out of it.

 

[MasterPhoenix]

Not into needle play... I have only gotten my blood being drwan once that I can recall... the tech who did it was mazed I oculd watch her do it...

 

[catalina_francisco]

[hijack]

You know i am truly AMAZED at the ignorance of some "people" that visit us here at Lit.

i just signed on to two DIFFERENT PMs from ignorant assholes asking me if i had AIDS because i am a "fucking junkie whore."

Now really....Are you fucking kidding me?????? i posted what i did as an explanation for my limit and because of the fact that quite frankly i am PROUD of being CLEAN!!! It's a huge deal to me. These people can go take a long walk off a short pier.

[/hijack]

Take a deep breath and let them go pollute somewhere else. I just love people who live in their insulated world on a self made pedestal and never look at their own behaviour for fear of getting a good dose of reality. My mother spent years putting down people who were addicts, declaring they could have made another choice if they really wanted, all the time popping excessive amounts of over the counter and prescription drugs which when she finally ended up in hospital with a major heart attack, I found hidden in every room of the house....in drawers, under mattresses, under mats, under sofa cushions. Of course she claimed she needed them to get through the day and that they weren't really drugs.

Catalina

 

[Bandit58]

[hijack]

You know i am truly AMAZED at the ignorance of some "people" that visit us here at Lit.

i just signed on to two DIFFERENT PMs from ignorant assholes asking me if i had AIDS because i am a "fucking junkie whore."

Now really....Are you fucking kidding me?????? i posted what i did as an explanation for my limit and because of the fact that quite frankly i am PROUD of being CLEAN!!! It's a huge deal to me. These people can go take a long walk off a short pier.

[/hijack]

It's not just people here at Lit. Today we had a special medical waste bin delivered, to put in all the bloodlines and other blood waste from the home dialysis. It can usually go in the usual trash bins but because Master Gil has had Hep C (many years ago, caused by an accidental needle stick when He worked as a council gardener) He has to have a special bin.

The truck driver had the audacity to ask what He had to necessitate having the bin None of his bloody business of course, so Master Gil looked at him and said "I have AIDS" Totally embarrassed that driver, and so he should be

Congratulations on your 9 years HottieMama

 

[Evil_Geoff]

Needles are a hard limit for me.

i am a former IV drug user and needles "trigger" me BIG TIME. (Almost 9 yrs clean. )

Congrats on the nine years, hottie! That's a tremendous accomplishment. A good friend of mine passed away from liver cancer last year, he was in NA and he held on just long enough, literally, to get his 15 year chip, it was that important to him... Hours later, he slipped away.

I guess I'll just have to use other toys in the arsenal to torment you...

 

[neonflux]

Needles are a hard limit for me.

i am a former IV drug user and needles "trigger" me BIG TIME. (Almost 9 yrs clean. )

Congratulations HottieMama!That's a major accomplishment.

NEEDLES IN GENERAL: No phobia - I have "hard to find veins" and with all of the blood tests I've taken and blood I've donated (I'm 0- so almost a universal donor), would have been in terrible if I had one. Also, I used to volunteer to be the "practice pin cushion" for new phlembotomists when I worked at Planned Parenthood.

NEEDLE PLAY: I enjoyed it the one time I engaged in it as a bottom. Once when I topped, did an energy pull using rubber bands wound around needles (both of us) - incredibly powerful. I want to get into this as a Top - I think it's both beautiful and spiritual, but haven't found anyone yet - if I do, will immediately sign up for a class. (Also, I like blood so if I had someone who was more masochistic, taking them out could be fun). From a bottom perspective, I know it would be something I'd enjoy.

 

[SweetErika]

NEEDLE PLAY: I enjoyed it the one time I engaged in it as a bottom. Once when I topped, did an energy pull using rubber bands wound around needles (both of us) - incredibly powerful. I want to get into this as a Top - I think it's both beautiful and spiritual, but haven't found anyone yet - if I do, will immediately sign up for a class. (Also, I like blood so if I had someone who was more masochistic, taking them out could be fun). From a bottom perspective, I know it would be something I'd enjoy.

Neon, I'm not sure I understand the "energy pull" concept. The only needle play I've ever seen has been making designs on various body parts at our playspace, so I'm unaware of a lot of the variations and techniques. Could you explain what the energy pull with rubberbands is, and why you found it so cool?

I don't know if I'd have as much of an issue with needle play as a top - it doesn't bother me to see them in, but I've never watched them being inserted. I HATE seeing needles go into veins - I have to turn away when it's on TV - but perhaps going through skin would be okay for me.

I think my husband would be willing to try needle play if it wasn't for his psoriasis. He's likely to get a new spot anywhere the skin is broken (or even exposed to friction), so we choose to avoid everything that breaks the skin.

 

[neonflux]

Neon, I'm not sure I understand the "energy pull" concept. The only needle play I've ever seen has been making designs on various body parts at our playspace, so I'm unaware of a lot of the variations and techniques. Could you explain what the energy pull with rubberbands is, and why you found it so cool?

I don't know if I'd have as much of an issue with needle play as a top - it doesn't bother me to see them in, but I've never watched them being inserted. I HATE seeing needles go into veins - I have to turn away when it's on TV - but perhaps going through skin would be okay for me.

I think my husband would be willing to try needle play if it wasn't for his psoriasis. He's likely to get a new spot anywhere the skin is broken (or even exposed to friction), so we choose to avoid everything that breaks the skin.

The energy pull I spoke of is similar to what Fakir Mustafar describes in this article on BMEzine. However, it is less "severe," involves placing regular gauge play piercing needles on the upper chest above both breasts, then attaching a long string to these using rubber bands. A partner then pulls on the string. When both partners perform this "pull" with each other simultaneously, it creates a space for very intensely emotional play.

I shared this with someone at a play party where I topped - didn't put the needles in either of us - this was done by someone else. It is a powerfully spiritual experience. I may have an opportunity to participate in the "full version" at the end of September.

BTW, I miss-wrote about interest. It is the needle play I want to explore more and on which I'd take a class. Neon

 

[FurryFury]

I do have a bit of a needle phobia but it's not a TRUE phobia. That's why with the right person in RL, I think it could be very hot. The surrender would be difficult for me in this activity. To trust the other person that much would be a wonderful thing. I'm sure I could do it under the "perfect" circumstances. I've been fascinated by needle scenes I've watched.

 

[Shankara20]

The energy pull I spoke of is similar to what Fakir Mustafar describes in this article on BMEzine. However, it is less "severe," involves placing regular gauge play piercing needles on the upper chest above both breasts, then attaching a long string to these using rubber bands. A partner then pulls on the string. When both partners perform this "pull" with each other simultaneously, it creates a space for very intensely emotional play.

I shared this with someone at a play party where I topped - didn't put the needles in either of us - this was done by someone else. It is a powerfully spiritual experience. I may have an opportunity to participate in the "full version" at the end of September.

BTW, I miss-wrote about interest. It is the needle play I want to explore more and on which I'd take a class. Neon

I attended a demo class by Cloe doing this and have a as-yet-to-be-experienced deep desire to do this, both give and receive.

The chest pull with flesh hooks is a step up experience I was just a few hours away from doing when my BDSM life fell apart. *sigh and great sadness*

Thank you for posting that link and goddess bless Fakir

 

[Daddyslilpet]

As a child it took several nurses, and my dad to hold me down for bloodwork I was that afraid. I would bolt out of the room and go hide somewhere if they didn't watch me closely enough. Especially if I saw a needle.

As I got older, I've learned to control those impulses. However, and this sounds really odd, I HAVE to watch or I can't sit there. I even had to request a mirror so I could watch while I was getting my hood piercing. LOL. Scared the piercer to death, she was afraid I would hit her on the head with it or something. I promised I wouldn't but that I had to be able to see or I couldn't sit still for it.

 

[the captians wench]

little miss needle phobia has decided she will have her belly button pierced by the end of the year. I'm thinking the week in november while I'm on vacation. This is something that I've thought about for the past 5 years or so and with all the change that's going on in my life, I think it's time to go for it.....and I've already been told being gaged can be arranged. *giggles*