Where ā€œa littleā€ means less than it hurts blocking a kicked ball when youā€™re defending the goal. Way less than it ever hurt doing ballet. Enough to make you say oh hell yeah. Enough to make you feel strong and alive and glad you invited me over.

Because thatā€™s what kinkā€™s about anyway isnā€™t it? You just wanted to suffer youā€™d take a civil service exam or go to a physical therapist instead.