thanks for replies, really good to see what everyone thinks, useful to get a tried and tested opinion
I love IM, although Ive read a fair bit about the IM route I never realised that its more risky than IV. Ive never been that careful with IM, and use tap water all the time etc, so will be a bit more careful from now on after reading a couple of your posts Shambles, thanks! Ive shot pretty dirty K on occasion
delta9 re: I was always so surprised how much of an anticlimax the actual injecting is with IM; if you dart the needle in, pull back a teeny bit, and plunge down slowly, its almost totally painless. It can sometimes hurt for a couple of days after from bruising or if you miss or stab around too much, but that's it, it can hurt to walk, but never enough to make it too much of an issue! (i sometimes get tiny bruises on my thighs, but get almost no other noticeable marks)
I was kindof shitting myself a bit when I first did it, but it was a total anticlimax really! obviously the experience of IM is different to nasal and so much better in so many ways (for me anyway!) but injecting was fine, and I have had no problems since either. It also eliminates (as far as I can see) any ill effects on your stomach etc, which is so great, though, as Shambles pointed out, the risk from infection from the needle is something to think about.
another quick question about IV, what are your preferred ROA areas?? (arms/legs etc). I dont want to end up with big shiny marks on my arms (for obvious reasons!). I really have little experience of IV and IV users and have no idea if one or two hits IV is going to make a noticeable mark if I use my arm. I'll look about to see if I can find info about IV sites, any useful links would be greatly appreciated, dont want to end up with any poor website information! :/
thanks again for replies, interesting to think about

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