The ultimate question!

[gymno]

I think I would opt for the once a year option as well.
Having orgasms whenever "I" like just doesn't have that much appeal anymore, but at this point in life I'm not ready to willingly give them up entirely.

[TwistedMister]

This is a great implement especially if your SO is a bit timid about inflicting pain. I am sure if my wife knew just how painful it is she would be reluctant to use it. It is also very quiet, at least as far as impact play goes.

Ouch. That *is* nasty. Not my cup of tea. I'm not real keen on generally applied pain (had plenty of that due to work and various high-risk hobbies) such as spanking and caning, but various forms of CBT seem to have some attraction. Some CBT can be [relatively] mild and erotic but become instructional and motivational with an increase in duration and/or intensity. For some strange reason I am drawn to pain with a directly sexual component. Mrs. Twisted has been timid about inflicting pain, not wanting to 'hurt' me, though she has (relatively recently) discovered that cock-spanking and ball-slapping make her 'wet'. She was surprised and a little confused by that.

[chasteboi]

I would prefer not to have to make the choice for myself, but for my KH to make the choice for me, and impose it, period.