Oh, it IS possible. The key, I've found, is not the PAIN, per se, but actually the SCOLDING! I have a very high pain tolerance (always have). I've found that I can take a lot (all doms I've had rate me in the top 5% in terms of pain tolerance). However, I can and WILL go to tears, if the dom spanks for a long time AND (here's the key) SCOLDS me for some REAL transgression. Works like a charm!