Sanguinarian Vampyres & The Art of Feeding
Written by: Akasha Knyghte
Revision made: 20 Jan. 2003
Original written: 20 July 2001
There are many types of vampyres and there are many ways that they feed. When it's all said and done, we all feed for the same reason: energy. Vampyres use the energy obtained from other living creatures (animal, plant, man, etc) to help replenish them when their energy levels are low.
The majority of vampyres are PSI (psionic), PSY (psychic) and Empathic. There are other types who feed in ways similar to those three, except for the Sanguinarian. The Sanguinarian is the minority in the vampyre community because they are the blood feeders. Most Sanguinarians aren't willing to open up about the fact that they drink blood to obtain their energy. It's their choice. However, many people feel that Sanguinarians are fetishists. This is untrue because a lot of Sanguinarians don't like the taste of blood. Blood has a metallic taste, much like copper and it can taste even worse, depending on what the donor has been eating, drinking and/or smoking.
The Sanguinarian vampyre is at higher risk of catching a fatal disease than other vampyres. The reason being is because of the direct contact with blood that is made during the feeding. Add into that, that if the Sanguinarian and their donor have sex, their risk goes even higher, esp. if they don't use protection. This is also the reason that Sanguinarians have a hard time finding donors.
Both the Sanguinarian and the donor should be tested on a regular basis to ensure their health and well being before engaging in feeding. The proper safety procedures that should be taken prior to feeding are:
1 - The item you choose to use to draw the blood needs to be clean and sterile. If you use a razor or syringe, use a different one for each donor. Sharing is dangerous and raises your risk of catching something.
2 - Clean the area around where you're going to feed. Use an alcohol soaked cotton swab to clean the area.
3 - If a cut is made, it should be cleaned, covered with a topical ointment (i.e. Neosporin, etc.), and bandaged either with a band-aid or a piece of gauze and medical tape.
The other way to draw blood is by biting. However, the human mouth is a breeding ground for germs. Biting is painful and, because the mouth is dirty, your risk of infection and catching a disease is higher.
Regardless of how you choose to feed, always keep the safety and well being of yourself and your donor in mind.