We make our own distinctions on what we interpret as positive, negative etc. Our sensory systems are complex, some or all of the same physical systems will be used to form what we sense, which we then interpret in the way that we do.
Individuals also have preferences, including tolerance levels - how much or little we'll accept, before stopping something or seeking more.
We also aren't fixed in what we'll prefer, including having a higher tolerance for pain when sexually aroused. Our motivations also influence our tolerance - including the concept of no pain, no gain. We may believe that something that's got a higher pain level is more beneficial or damaging, even if evidence indicates otherwise. And context is all - we'll find pain in some contexts, where the same experience is interpreted as pleasure in another.
It can be helpful to experience things ong this spectrum, giving insight into our tastes and interpretations as well as helping us to understand how much control we have over our perceptions and desires. |
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