I get tattooed pretty often, and there’s something my body does during sessions that I’m trying to understand better.
When I’m getting tattooed, especially in more painful areas
or once the pain builds up past what I’m used to, I get this really intense feeling like I’m about to pee myself. Not just a small urge either, it feels super strong, like I’m actually going to lose control or like my bladder is going to explode. It doesn’t usually happen right away, it’s more when the pain crosses a certain threshold and gets harder for me to handle.For some context, I do enjoy pain to a certain extent, and I’m also very submissive. When I’m being tattooed and told to stay still or when the artist says things like “good job,” it puts me in a really good headspace. I like that feeling of being controlled and having to push through it. I don’t have a ton of personal experience with sadism or more intense BDSM dynamics, but I know I like being pushed and tested in that way, which is part of why I enjoy getting tattooed.
But when the pain gets more intense than usual, that’s when the “I’m going to pee myself” feeling hits really hard. It’s not like I actually do, but in the moment it genuinely feels like I might, like it’s right there and I can’t ignore it. It can get overwhelming and distracting even though part of me is still mentally into what’s happening.
I’m trying to figure out if this is more of a physical reaction, like nerves or adrenaline affecting my bladder, or if it’s psychological and tied to the intensity, submission, or how my body processes pain. I’m also curious if anyone else has experienced something similar during tattoos or other high intensity situations, because it feels really specific but also really real when it happens.
Does anyone else feel this way either?