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The Meaning of Pain & Suffering?

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The Meaning of Pain & Suffering?
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RE: The Meaning of Pain & Suffering?
March 15, 2013 at 12:05 pm
Ahem. Speaking on Tiberius...

Physical pain is not always bad. Case 1) physical pain through exercise. Responsibly going through it leads to stronger bodies. Case 2) Sex. It's pretty awesome in sex. Also necessary to be responsible about it. It's not for everyone, but it can be amazing.
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RE: The Meaning of Pain & Suffering?
March 15, 2013 at 1:51 pm
(March 15, 2013 at 12:05 pm)thesummerqueen Wrote: Ahem. Speaking on Tiberius...

Physical pain is not always bad. Case 1) physical pain through exercise. Responsibly going through it leads to stronger bodies. Case 2) Sex. It's pretty awesome in sex. Also necessary to be responsible about it. It's not for everyone, but it can be amazing.

I never know whether to classify Case 2 pain as pain or pleasure. Case 1 pain is worth it and not so very painful unless you push too hard and do yourself an injury.
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RE: The Meaning of Pain & Suffering?
March 15, 2013 at 1:57 pm
Pleasure. Definitely pleasure.

Getting spanked several times - hard! - before being shoved down and...


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