The marks left behind on me are bite marks. The neck is our favorite spot. My Master refers to it as a "golden red" and the color usually sticks around for a couple days. Not to mention the sore, tingling feeling left behind is a constant reminder of Him. I love it. I feel bruising is a nice way to leave a reminder, however I agree that its something that needs to heal fully before spanking, biting, or caning happens again in that area.

Marks add to the feeling of being Owned for me. His ownership over me is my biggest turn on and so anything that adds to it is well worth it for me.