Quote Originally Posted by GaryWilcox
I assure you, as the former Mister Rubber Spatula, that I can get that up to a 3-5 area. Mostly because my own is a cakemaker's, and the head has a seven inch diameter and weighs more than the average one...
The pain factor that Nikka has assigned to each of her discipline implements really does depends on the technique level of the dom and the purpose of the discipline and the mental state of the sub. Also, the position in which she is to recieve her beating as well as the target area will change the overall effect.
For example: The wooden paddle, which she rates as a 4-5 will be much more painful if applied repeatedly to the "sweet spot" between thigh and buttock if she is bent over. (in a standing position it is not as painful).

Also, a cane applied even lightly to the underside of her breasts will be excruciating, whereas a lot more power is needed to get the same reaction when caning the inside of her thighs, for instance.

The mood and the build up is also important. There are days when Nikka will beg for mercy from a moderate whipping with a latex flogger and there are days when, after a severe trashing, she will beg for the cane to be applied harder, even a to the point where it becomes dangerous.

Also, some people simply seem to have more resistance to pain than others.