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Hurts So Good: The Science and Culture of Pain on Purpose
by Leigh Cowart
As someone who both enjoys sadomasochistic play and suffers from a chronic pain disorder, I found this book fascinating. I had never learned this much about how pain works in the brain and body before, despite having had an intimate relationship with pain for most of my adult life.
Cowart's writing style is sharp, funny, expressive, weird, and authentic. Their adventures and misadventures in the book are a delight to read about. I particularly enjoyed their visits to the pepper-eating festival and the backyard ultramarathon. Anyone who enjoys "pain on purpose" in any area of life – whether it be sex, exercise, recreation, religion, or anything else – should read this!
Cowart's writing style is sharp, funny, expressive, weird, and authentic. Their adventures and misadventures in the book are a delight to read about. I particularly enjoyed their visits to the pepper-eating festival and the backyard ultramarathon. Anyone who enjoys "pain on purpose" in any area of life – whether it be sex, exercise, recreation, religion, or anything else – should read this!