Do the blood groups taste different?
I have no idea whether blood groups taste different - I've never asked a donor what blood group they are! However, people do taste quite distinctly different - not just from each other but also from day to day – I suspect this is related to diet rather than blood group.
How old were you when you first fed - did the need to do it scare you at all?
I first fed on someone else's blood about a year ago, although the desire to do so first appeared maybe a year or so earlier than that. Yes - it was very frightening - I didn't understand what was happening to me or why I should feel a need to drink blood. At this time I had absolutely no idea that there were other people who felt the same way, I assumed I had something wrong with me. It was while I was researching blood drinking that I found out about the vampiric community - that there were many of us 'out there' – all over the world in fact... As a matter of interest, before this all happened, I had little or no interest in vampires at all – and still haven't read many books, seen most of the films or played any games... I have watched 'Buffy' – though it shames me to admit it!
Have you ever fed from yourself?
Yes - for quite a long time I fed only on myself. It didn't help - if anything it made me worse.
Have you ever been given a medical explanation as to why you are a vampire?
There are many theories - I am tempted to say almost as many theories as there are vampires. Some of them are semi-acceptable - some of them are closer to fiction than they are to anything scientific. Only one thing is certain - there are a lot of similarities in the symptoms and effects of the condition – most vampires are irritable and lethargic when unfed, many become ill to one degree or another. Sensitivity to sunlight is also very common. Other than that I remain open minded, unsure quite what I believe.
Do you bite your donor or do you cut?
I cut to feed. I use a scalpel and make two or three shallow cuts, and feed directly from the wound. Biting is painful for the donor and unproductive in terms of blood. I do bite - but it's a sadistic act, and I rarely puncture the skin.
Are there good places/bad places on the body?
Vampires are quite individual in their preferred feeding sites - although in a recent survey the shoulder, close to the neck, does seem to be a favourite area. Personally I use the shoulders, upper chest, upper back and occasionally the arms. Obviously when cutting one has to be aware that it's a bad idea to cut anywhere near major vessels - it's a matter of experience and common sense.
How often do you feed?
I feed at least once a week if I can, although I can remain reasonably stable if feeding once a fortnight. The longest I have ever gone without blood is eight weeks - it was not a pleasant experience.
How much do you take?
The quantity is small - I honestly don't know how much precisely - a few mouthfuls? The experience is very intimate and very intense - it's more about that than it is about the quantity consumed. The donor gives much more than blood - he/she gives themselves... it is an act of total and perfect submission - of giving. Once again, there are many theories about 'what' exactly vampires are feeding on – my own personal belief is that it has to do with the energy in the blood, rather than an actual, physical feeding on blood itself.
People have commented that stepping into BDSM was like finding the missing piece of a puzzle - have you experienced this feeling at all?
Twice! Once when I awoke to being a vampire - and once when I discovered the sadistic side of my nature. Two bits that I'd been looking for, that feel so natural - so right – it is now impossible for me to imagine life without them.
Was it difficult to find a submissive to fit both the vampiric and BDSM needs?
I have been exceptionally lucky - I found a submissive who not only found the idea of vampirism acceptable but who positively vibes on the act of donating blood to a vampire. But, trying to answer the question as honestly as I can - I did have quite a lot of genuine enquiries - so I don't think the *idea* at least is unappealing, no. However, finding a suitable partner is never easy - I don't think the vampirism aspect makes it any easier, I doubt it makes it much harder either!
What do you expect from a submissive?
A tough question! As a domme and a sadist I suspect my requirements are not that different from any other. I am, however, very inexperienced - I am in the process of learning. I listen, I watch – I look to myself and to my submissive to teach me what I need. My sadism may be a little unorthodox - I bite a lot, scratch and use my hands - although recent 'experiments' have shown that my sadistic nature is quite happy to express itself in rather more conventional ways, using a cat for example... But I do need a submissive willing to allow me to be very physical, almost bestial perhaps? I also need him to understand and to accept my vampirism - to *want* to feed me - maybe even *need* to feed me. This for me would be - and is - perfection.
Have you done the BDSM clubs and munches and, if so, how did you find them?
I have been to the London Fetish Fair and met with others at munches. I have never been to a fetish club, although I have been to vampire gatherings. I found out about the fairs and munches by chatting at alt - by making on-line friends and then taking those new relationships one step further into the real world. It has been a rewarding experience.
Has BDSM been a help or hindrance to you as a vampire?
On this point I am positive - it has been an enormous help. In a previous question you asked whether finding a submissive is more difficult as a vampire - it may well be - but nowhere near as difficult as it is to find a 'nilla partner who would accept my vampirism - of that I am quite certain. Vampires are naturally dominant - not all of them are sadistic - but, frankly, I suspect most of them are. Finding alt, finding the BDSM scene has been like finding the vampire community all over again. It has helped me discover a little more about who I am and changed my perspective on life – and also given me the opportunity to meet a lot of new friends.
Has being a vampire been a help or a hindrance in BDSM?
Ah - would I have an easier time if I was domme and sadistic but not a vampire? Well, yes, I think so - vampirism is hardly an easy thing to accept. Hopefully though - by being patient and by being myself - by talking about vampirism and meeting people – maybe I can help to break down a few of the barriers between the two communities. Vampirism and BDSM fit together so well - in ways that I never really understood before... A few people in the BDSM scene may well still find me a little *odd* - but, in general, I have been both surprised and delighted by the level of acceptance and interest that I have found so far. This vamp is here to stay I'm afraid...!!!
What advice would you give to someone else just starting out in BDSM?
If, like myself, a newcomer arrives at the BDSM scene via the internet then my advice would be -- find as many people as possible to chat to – be friendly, be polite – and most importantly of all – LISTEN!!! You can learn so much, even in a chat room. Once you feel a little more confident – then find yourself some likeminded friends and meet! Chatting is fine – tremendously helpful for an insecure beginner – but nothing beats meeting up with people out in the real world.
© Sangvamp, Feb 2002
For minion xx ... 
