I have some pretty dark bruises that don't seem to want to go away. Don't worry, they aren't from being spanked too hard and are not on my bottom at all.
They are on my thighs from repeatedly running into the very sharp corners of the bedframe that extend way beyond the mattress. You'd think having had the frame here a couple of months already, I'd be able to flawlessly navigate around the evil edges, but no. At least twice a week I run into a sharp corner when making the bed or just trying to walk by and even my jeans aren't enough to keep my legs from sporting yet another purple welt. One of these days, I keep promising the frame, those sharp corners are going to meet my friend the belt sander.
But back to the question at hand. What can I do to speed the healing of these bruises? Back when my bottom would still get bruised easily from a spanking, I'd used arnica, but then developed an allergy to the gel. I have arnica in oil form and I know they at least used to sell a cream based product as well. But does arnica really make a difference? Is there something else that I should try? I figure what better group of people to ask than spanking enthusiasts - who most likely had a few experiences with bruises that could use some speedy healing.
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Pixie,
There's a chinese herbal bruise linament called "Dit Da Jow" That works wonders for bruises. it smells like rubbing alcohol and soy sauce, but it really works! You can get it from any martial arts supply store.
Cryogel works quite well in my experience, it's designed for professional fighters who take much more serious damage than you should be getting from bumping in to anything. They'll send you a couple free samples, so you can see how it works on you. Most likely it'll deal with the pain and inflammation more than the discoloration.
How much you bruise can also depend on diet - I think Vitamin C plays a factor, and some other things as well, so that's worth looking into in terms of preventative measures.
Also, any time you bump into an edge, move your leg for a while so the blood doesn't get a chance to pool. Worst thing you can do is stay still and nurse it.
If you can get the arnica cream, try it - also, there are tablets you can get. If you can sit and really rub the arnica into the bruise (which will most likely hurt a lot) you'll break up the clotting with kneading as well as the cream. Arnica just brings the bruise out quicker so it heals quicker.
Don’t know about arnica, but a belt sander may be a bit unwieldy to use on assembled furniture. Plus, from my experience of using electric sanders indoors, the dust gets *everywhere* even with the bag fitted. Not a good idea if the bedroom has just been furnished!
I’d suggest using a hand file or a rasp, or what we call a surform in the UK. Then just paint over the area with matching woodstain when you’re done.
Hi Pixie,
I asked my wife. Yes Arnica does really work. It's one of the most used products against bruising in the World.
However, when you develop an allergy, you better stop using it at all as it can have poisenous tendencies as well.
There's a lot of information about it on the Internet.
Best cure for your problem is to wrap that corner of your bed with something soft or to make sure that you cannot hurt yourself over and over again at the same spot.
The underlaying tissue of your muscles gets affected, which can cause "hardened" spots under your skin that never go away.
Some spanking models, who are into the more "severe" stuff, can tell you about "crocodile" skins and other negative aspects of getting bruised too often at the same spot.
Often noticed only when you get a bit older.
So please make sure the bedframe is attended to soonest possible, as you should not hurt yourself at the same spot frequently.
Love and XXX, Funbun
In the past couple of years I have developed an interest in flogging, including on my back which, due to less attentionover the years, does not lose it's marking as quickly as my back side. I like having marks and have no recovery time issues, however when playing hard and fast sometimes I get marks on my arms which I treat with arnica cream (I have never used the gel) and the markes definately, after darkening a bit more, go away faster than those on my back, with the use of Arnica cream.
Prefectdt
I don't know about what do to with bruises except to hasten their coming out. At school after canings boys would sit on the radiator and let the heat draw out the bruise. Witch Hazel is an often quoted remedy but I cannot vouch for it.
I certainly recommend however, finding some foam padding and tying it in place over the corners of the bed - at least until you have remembered the new dimensions of the space (and furniture) you now have.
I don't use the creams or gels as I've never found them particularly beneficial.
The pills are quite good, but only certain brands, and 30c strength in my experience (as opposed to 6c, which seems to be the other strength).
I just ordered some more the other day as two people have run off with mine this year for their severe facial bruising. I can only find the brand I like (Weleda) online, which is a bit of a pain, if you'll excuse the pun... x
Does it or doesn't it... I don't think there will ever be a definitive answer, because everyone seems to react differently. Some people swear by arnica -- I have tried it a few times, and it has never done a thing for me. And while my butt seems impervious to marking these days, the rest of me bruises if you breathe too hard on me.
There was a masseuse who used to come to the Shadow Lane parties -- he gave very welcome massages to the spanked bums! I remember I had an older bruise on my thigh, one that didn't hurt anymore but still looked nasty, and he gave it some deep massage. The next day, it was gone. Maybe get your sweetie to massage the bruises?
24-48 hours after injury: use ice to slow the blood flow to prevent bruises in the first place. RICE, pixie, RICE! =)
after that, a heating pad will increase blood flow to "disperse" the bruise a little faster. i have this green tea lotion that i swear by-- i think it works like the heat in helping the blood flow.
there's also this lotion by j/a/s/o/n called "vitamin k creme plus" that i used every day when i went to la to prevent/ heal my bottomal regions. your best bet for finding this one is online unless you have a decent health foods store with reasonable prices.
another biggie is taking your vitamins, especially iron. mmm, chicken and spinach.
oh, and i also heard that if you want your bruises to disappear, the only way you can do it is by eating lots of green beans.
Amy's right, the pills she uses work very WELL. She gave me a bunch in Scotland and they worked awesomely.
I even found a website where you can order them.
Pixie
The accepted wisdom of the medical profession seems to be that arnica does not work any more effectively than any placebo a doctor might prescribe.
However, maybe if you think it is doing your bruised bottom some good...then it is doing it some good!
What I think you really need to do is to spend a lot of time gently massaging your nether cheeks and giving your spanked bum lots of TLC.
If I can help in any way...!!!!!!!
Aristotle
hi pixie,
before we all started using arnica,for bruises bums burns etc, a more common remedy was witch hazel in a clear liquid form.
You couild give that a try.
best regards paul
Hey, we must have the same kind of bed! Plus, the dog sleeps on the floor... so we have to dodge her too. Inevitably we crash into the side of the bed. No deep bruises though. No tips on what to do about those, though it sounds like you're getting some good tips. Do be careful though! Maybe a night-light would help.
:)
Todd & Suzy
anonymous 1 - Thank you for the tip. The scent of rubbing alcohol and soy sauce actually doesn't sound all that bad to me. If I use it, can I claim I earned my bruises from martial arts training instead of admitting I walk into sharp corners ... repeatedly? :)
anonymous 2 - I kept your advice in mind and paced while rubbing my leg after I walked into the edge yet again this morning (in my defense, it was dark this time). I'll look into the Cryogel and definitely up my Vitamin C intake a little. With cold and flu season here, a little boost is a good idea in any case.
Kate - Would you say the tablets worked better than the cream?
Steve (uk) - Despite my threats, I think the bed frame is safe from me and any sort of sanding tools. I think my boyfriend would be miffed if I tried out my Bob Vila skills on any of the furniture. :-/
Funbun - Goodness. I hope it would never get to the point that I develop permanent bumps. Maybe a thick folded over blanket can be draped over the edges until I can learn to navigate better!
Prefectdt - I much prefer the cream too and never had a reaction to it. For some reason it's become harder to find around here as opposed to the gel.
winchester - Ouch! Sitting on a radiator with a freshly caned bottom sounds very painful!
Amy - I've always been a bit nervous about trying the pills, but if they are so good that people are making off with your supply, then perhaps I really ought to give them a try!
anonymous 3 - Isn't it funny how our bottoms have built up a tolerance while the rest of our bodies bruise easily? I like the idea of having to get a nice massage.
Chloe - Chicken, yes. Spinach, yes. RICE, heat, and vitamin K, sure thing. But green beans?!?! Blargh! So not cool. I'm shuddering at the very thought.
Kate - Thanks! I think you've already answered my earlier question. Sounds like the pills worked better for you than the cream. What site do you recommend if I can't find them locally? Any particular brand?
Aristotle - Though I certainly get sore, m bottom doesn't get bruised from a spanking these days unless I receive a super hard session with an implement. It's my thighs I keep managing to bang up, but if my bf is kind enough to rub my legs, perhaps he'll help with my sore but unbruised bottom as well. :) Never hurts to ask.
Paul - I have some witch hazel here that I've always used as an astringent. I can give that a try tonight as I have it on hand.
Thanks everyone for all of your suggestions. I'm going to check out the local shops for the products you mentioned and experiment a bit to see what works best in my case. In the meantime, something to cover those corners are in order until I can learn to avoid them!
I know this is really behind times, but Arnica DOES really work.
Kate has already explained the process, but you want gel apposed to cream, its less concentrated and works better.
As for the pills, I was told that you have to start taking them a couple weeks in advance for them to work effectivly.
I've never really tried the pills, but I know the Arnica gel really does work for me!
Peace out, and happy spanking times!
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