Is it normal to like painting yourself with your own blood?
I have gotten into the habit of pricking my skin in order to make myself bleed, and then I will use the blood to draw designs on my skin (mostly face and breasts). It started innocently enough when I accidentally cut myself, and I was in the process of bandaging it up when I suddenly became captivated by the sight of my blood. On impulse, I began smearing it on my face. That was the first time. Since then, at night (but not every night), I will sit down in front of my vanity mirror, prick my skin, and then commence with drawing various pictures on my face and breasts. I also completely paint my eyebrows and lips in my blood. I keep pricking my finger as necessary so that I can continue painting until I'm satisfied with the end product. I keep it all on well after it dries--only washing it off when I'm ready to go to bed. I love the feeling of the blood drying on my lips because it makes my mouth feel so restricted. So, is this normal or no?