But do take a look at the stein essay..it really is illuminating.

~ MS

That would be one thing discussed ahead of time, as would consultation with a medical professional about technique, harm reduction, etc. I actually know a number of medical people in the scene with whom I could consult about this, should the opportunity ever arise. Those facts were not written into the fantasy posted here simply because it is that: a fantasy posted here, not the entire beginning-to-end process of the fantasy as it might play out in real life. This kind of activity is not something I’d ever consider doing without extensive forethought and planning along health/medical/aftercare lines AFTER already knowing someone willing to engage in it with me. The other person is, obviously, an integral part of that discussion.

First, I have some pretty…errr…interesting fantasies. Many of them I’ve played out, and would probably squick a lot of the commenters here. Others, I’d want to, but can’t find a way to do with any measure of safety. After thinking about this one for a while, it would be very difficult for W to do this without mitigating the risks involved.

I have broken my ring finger in this manner. (Errr, I mean accidentally. I fell and it got bent back to my wrist.) I ended up with a hairline fracture, barely visible. It didn’t hurt so much until it got swollen, didn’t require setting, and required wearing a brace constantly for six weeks. I’d say that’s the best case result to this. It could obviously require surgery, a cast, physical therapy, and a permanent injury causing lifelong pain and loss of movement.

I have no idea how you would control which joint or bone would be stressed to breaking. Certainly, I’m no medical expert. I’d wonder if you could find a medical expert, with a specialty of treating such injuries, who would discuss it with you in depth ahead of time, and possibly give you guidance as to how to reduce harm in this circumstance. (I have no idea if W knows such a professional personally.) It might be possible, but I am guessing though that there isn’t much way to reduce these risks. It is my understanding that if expecting an injury, the “victim” will often tense, making this even more complicated.

There is one thing about tihs fantasy that leads me to believe that W hasn’t thought though the aftercare to this very well. (In spite of him sounding like an otherwise nice thoughtful guy.) In his fantasy, he breaks a finger on the right hand. If one knows anything about the difficulty of recovering from such a thing, one would never ever want to do such to the primary hand. It would make it impossible or extremely difficult to write or type for weeks. On a more permanent basis, one’s right pinky is much more heavily used in typing. (I’m sure it seems ironic that *that* it what seems like the craziest part of the idea.)

Consentual or not, it only seems prudent to cause as little harm as possible. And it scares me a bit that W hasn’t taken the time to think that through. This is not something which (even if it were my particular kink) I would consent to doing. But in particular, I wouldn’t even consider it with someone who was had not researched the consequences thoroughly. I regret having to say that.

~ MS

P.S. To all of you people who favored RACK over SSC: You might be really interested to read david stein’s essay discussing his intent when coining the phrase, and it’s misinterpretation. (http://www.lthredge.com/ds/ssc.pdf) It’s a fabulous read.

W, best of luck to you finding someone who’ll go all the way for you. I don’t think you’re gross or skeevy, that a slippery slope applies, or anything of the sort. I’m impressed you were able to articulate this, mostly!

Pavolv’s dog. Orgasm, and fill-in-the-blank, dog now salivates to fill-in-the-blank.

One time I told him, “Don’t break my wrist!”

He growled, “Fuck that, I’m not done until I see BONE.”

But, um, he was joking.

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