for me, sadomasochism isn't typically about punishment? or whether the recipient "deserves" to feel pain/"negative" emotions?
most of the time, i want to temporarily expand or remove the boundaries on what we can do to each other. S&M gives me insight on my specific talents and lets me practice them:
oh cool, i can make someone feel [X] by doing [Y] or [Z]
so that's how i metabolize pain at my limits
how would i manipulate this specific person to work against their own interests?
these are transferrable skills! if i have a useful talent, i should practice!!
















