i dont want to lecture you samantha but im a s/harmer too...never mix the two believe me it doesnt work,they are two very very different things and shouldnt be considered the same.
sorry moonlitsub, i should have read under your nick (the bit where it says you're a boy!! lol *blushes*) yea warm water can encourage the blood too, and if you are ok with scars or like the idea of semi-permenant tatoos try flicking a little cig ash into the open wound as you cut it works pretty well and is fine hygiene wise due to the heat.