The Daily Challenge Day 12 - Playing Dead

It's been suggested that Playing Dead is the most irresponsible Challenge I have written. When I talk about this as a sexual activity, both with friends and other writers, the line comes down to either thinking it definitely belongs here or thinking it is really sick and completely inappropriate to exist at all.

I'm including it because it involves consenting adults. I'm also including it because there are so many people could learn from this. When you spend a moment contemplating what it is like to die or be dead, it refocuses your life. If you think about what it is like to no longer be able to participate in your own life, it can inspire to do more and (hopefully) be the best human you can be.

To do this, you will need a partner. Take turns with this. When it's your turn, spend at least 20 minutes in the coldest bath you can stand. When you are done, come out of the water- but do not warm up. Lay on the bed for as long as you can stay immobile.

Your partner can do one of two things:

a. Enjoy you cold.**

or

b. Warm you up.

Personally I prefer b. But this is about consenting adults. You get to do this however you want to.

**It's okay to try things. If you REALLY enjoy this, think about why. If you find that enjoy the different sensations, or the possibilities (like trying to tickle your partner and get a response) or the control; that's considered socially "okay" because at the end of the day, it is you and your partner exploring something together. This Challenge is NOT going to give you a hard-on for the deceased. If that is your wiring, you had that before and you are probably already in therapy for it. Capiche?