That is a very interesting question. I used to self-injure and enjoy pain during sex sometimes.

One connection I see is that pain draws the focus of the mind. So when I was young and depressed, I would cut myself because I wanted this distraction from my emotional pain. Then as an adult, pain's fun in sex because it causes me to become really present in the moment and not think about anything but the sensation. It is functionally similar in these two circumstances. But one's a reaction and one's an act of creation.

There's also something about being exposed for me... Like when my partner and I incorporate some pain into our play, I'm with someone and they can see that I'm enjoying the pain. That's really sexual because I have a hard time allowing another to see my sexual pleasure sometimes. It makes me feel vulnerable in a way that I enjoy.

Conversely with self-mutilation, it's a private act done in solitude. And hey, for me it was also about showing others my inner pain (with scars, cuts, bandages, etc.).

Having another person with me, seeing my enjoyment of the pain is my way of reclaiming the sensation.

That is a very mysterious question. I'm glad you asked it.

I like pain in moderation. Like hair pulling, spanking, and biting. I don't really have a history of self injury I don't know.

biting nails and choking heighten my pleasure

I love pain during sex, it's so hot

I used to injure myself. I haven't in awhile now, but there's still those days I think about it..

I like a bit of pain, sure, but I've never self-harmed. Apart from face-palming, that is.

Wow, I had no idea there were so many other self injurers out there. I know it's something most do not like to come forward with. It was very brave of you to do that! I know exactly what you're saying. I was in a pretty similar boat for several years. Anyways, I don't know how much I'd like pain during sex though. I can handle pain, but I don't know if it would turn me on. I like a little roughness, but I dont think I'd be into him cutting me or anything that severe. Strange, but I just don't think I would.

I don't like pain during sex, especially intended pain, and I used to be an SI. It's been years since I have. Very interesting poll!

I don't like pain. At all.

I can endure quite a bit of it without even a peep (I've had kidney stones, and let me tell you, those are painful), but I'll never, ever like it, in or outside the bedroom.

It's a bit sad, really, that so many sex experiences are outside of my reach because they are based on enjoying a little bit of pain with sex.

I do like a little bit of pain, but I don't self-injure and I never had in the past.

nope

i like light amounts of pain like spanking and getting my hair pulled but only when i'm having sex. i never self injured. this is an excellent question btw

When I was younger in high school I had a previous history of self injury.

I've never self injured, but I enjoy pain during sex. I also enjoy being on the sadistic end of the spectrum as well.

No I don't like pain

i like a little bit of pain during sex... nipple squeezing, ass slapping, and have never self-injured.

I like some intense stimulation during sex at times. Is it "pain?" Some people would consider it so, I don't at the time it is happening. It only adds to the excitement. We never engage in any blood play or anything that would draw blood, nor do we use choking or hair pulling. (With a history of severe migraines, neither choking nor hair pulling is good for me. Either would result in a migraine, and it's NOT the kind of pain that heightens emotion or sex.) I guess everybody is different in what they like.

I have no history of self injuring at all.

I don't "like" pain, but I can appreciate it and incorporate it into my play. I don't have a history of self injury.

I like pain (certain kinds, to a certain extent. I'm picky about it) but don't and never did self-injure.

I like to be spanked during sex, but I'm not sure if it's the pain or the domination that I like about it. I do know that my pain threshold is low. And yes, I used to self-injure, not for the pain, but because I didn't know how to get the attention I needed and was suicidal. I eventually grew out of it.

I don't like pain. I'm a big baby like that lol