njjen3953
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Here I go again, you groan? Well, educating the tickling community on subspace has become my mission, as it is a place that I go often. If all involved in a scene can understand what is happening, safety and a very positive experience will be had by all.
Sooooo.....
This definition of "sub space" was provided to me by one of the members of a BDSM group that I belong
to.
"Although there are those who would disagree, the general consensus is that "subspace" from BDSM play is brought on by the body's natural narcotic-like substance, ENDORPHINS. Endorphins are released in response to pain, in order to make it more bearable. In additon to fighting discomfort, it also produces euphoria not unlike morphine or codeine. Although tickling
doesn't actually inflict pain, it can be intensely uncomfortable and
disconcerting at times, and your body reacts to your distress.
Endorphins are also released during orgasm, which accounts for the blissful euphoric feeling afterwards. I also understand that most people, especially women, release endorphins naturally when eating chocolate.
This explains the common phrase, "Give me the chocolate, and no one gets hurt!"
When I(Jen) enter "sub space" during a tickling session, I am often in so deep that I cannot give a safe word. With experienced ticklers I do not have to worry about this. They are
knowledgable enough to read my body language and know when to stop. Even still I always have the "pinch out" system in place for that exact purpose.
Here is advice given to me about playing with ticklers that don't know me or are inexperienced.
"In any event, Jen, if you have ceased to respond coherently to your tormentor, he, or she should have the common sense to check your respiration closely and observe you until you come out of subspace. Safety first."
I think it is important for the tickling community to be aware of this and take the proper steps towards safe play.
Sooooo.....
This definition of "sub space" was provided to me by one of the members of a BDSM group that I belong
to.
"Although there are those who would disagree, the general consensus is that "subspace" from BDSM play is brought on by the body's natural narcotic-like substance, ENDORPHINS. Endorphins are released in response to pain, in order to make it more bearable. In additon to fighting discomfort, it also produces euphoria not unlike morphine or codeine. Although tickling
doesn't actually inflict pain, it can be intensely uncomfortable and
disconcerting at times, and your body reacts to your distress.
Endorphins are also released during orgasm, which accounts for the blissful euphoric feeling afterwards. I also understand that most people, especially women, release endorphins naturally when eating chocolate.
This explains the common phrase, "Give me the chocolate, and no one gets hurt!"
When I(Jen) enter "sub space" during a tickling session, I am often in so deep that I cannot give a safe word. With experienced ticklers I do not have to worry about this. They are
knowledgable enough to read my body language and know when to stop. Even still I always have the "pinch out" system in place for that exact purpose.
Here is advice given to me about playing with ticklers that don't know me or are inexperienced.
"In any event, Jen, if you have ceased to respond coherently to your tormentor, he, or she should have the common sense to check your respiration closely and observe you until you come out of subspace. Safety first."
I think it is important for the tickling community to be aware of this and take the proper steps towards safe play.
