"'It satisfies my needs,' was all Vincent answered." - My Babysitter is a Vampire, Ann Hodgman Below are listed some common methods of bloodletting, information and safety tips. Please, please, please...whether you're a sanguivore or merely a blood fetishist, if you are going to become involved with bloodplay, be safe!!! Bloodletting can be a wonderful expression of intimacy amongst two people, but there are too many careless people out there and much risk involved. Safety first always...

Cutting
This method is fairly self explanitory, and yields the most blood. Take a knife...or more often a razor (the sharper, the less pain for the victim)...and cut just deep enough into the flesh to draw blood. Cutting the shoulders, back, arms or thighs is usually the most productive. Some also prefer to use scalpels (please, know how to use these first!!!), or other blood drawing methods such as hypodermic needles, syringes and various diabetic tools such as lancets.

Biting
Also self explanitory and one of the best ways to create intimacy, although this method yields only a few drops of blood. Lose the prosthetic fangs and use your teeth to inflict wounds...again, only deep enough to break the skin and not any arteries or major veins. Many people who frequently prefer biting have their canines professionally and permanently elongated.

Whipping, beating, thrashing, etc
This way is for the somewhat more masochistic at heart...not one of the better ways to draw blood as the donor goes through much pain, but for some people, of course...that only heightens the experience sexually, spiritually or both. It is recommended that only those with skill and training of using whips, etc partake in this method, since inexperience may cause fatal damage.

Menstruation
Truly a matter of what you like, but another good way to create intimacy without inflicting any pain on the donor, and offers a different experience and texture/taste of the blood.

1) Always have a first aid kit nearby and know how to use it.

2) Always use clean, sterilized instruments when cutting or whipping. If blood stains the knife, razor, whip, etc clean it thoroughly or better yet, use the instrument only on that same person. Throw away all needles after one use.

3) Make sure that the donor has been tested for aids or other blood-born diseases. If at all possible, swallow blood quickly to avoid infection, especially if you have any wounds, cold sores, etc.

4) Ensure that the donor has a clear idea of what is about to happen to him/her, and of course, they should be consensual before any further action is taken. Also, it's a good idea to periodically ask the donor whether they feel alright and are not queazy, nauseous, etc. If possible, have orange juice available nearby.

5) Avoid major arteries and veins!!! Don't cut any deeper into the skin than is absolutely necessary.