The excretion of bodily fluids feels so good

[Sepho]

I fear that iron test more than I fear giving the blood. That hurts!

Uh huh. The first time I gave blood, that prick on the finger had me all anxious for the actual needle, which turned out to hurt less.

I don't really see how someone could say 'no' to blood donation. I mean, yes, it hurts a bit, and yes, needles are a bit nasty... but damn, people are dying, and that blood can save them. How can you put minor inconvenience before human life?

That's more or less how I see it, too, though I'm not exactly passionate about it. I'm not terrified of needles, but I'm definitely not a big fan of 'em. Fact is, though, is it's only a short period of relatively minimal pain, and the payoff is more than worth it.