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What are sangs and psis?
Sangs and psis are the two kinds of people that this website is for.
Sang is short for sanguinarian. It is a term for people who regularly require blood from external sources in order to remain healthy and functional. It is neither a roleplay nor kink thing but seen more as a medical condition to those afflicted by it.
The condition is permanent, often from birth. Withdrawals never ease over time.
Psi is the 'energy' equivalent of a sang. They claim to require energy from others instead of blood.
How do sangs/psis compare to vampires?
sangs/psis are just ordinary people afflicted with such a condition.
Sangs/Psis
What are sangs and psis?
Sangs and psis are the two kinds of people that this website is for.
Sang is short for sanguinarian. It is a term for people who regularly require blood from external sources in order to remain healthy and functional. It is neither a roleplay nor kink thing but seen more as a medical condition to those afflicted by it.
The condition is permanent, often from birth. Withdrawals never ease over time.
Psi is the 'energy' equivalent of a sang. They claim to require energy from others instead of blood.
How do sangs/psis compare to vampires?
sangs/psis are just ordinary people afflicted with such a condition.
How do I know if I might be a sang/psi?
The short answer is: If you find that you are unable to remain healthy or functional without regularly feeding on blood or energy, and after consulting with all relevant medical professionals, you still have been unable to identify the cause of your condition, then you could start looking into it.
I would advise you to take it slow, talk to some people and read other's experiences as much as possible. Our Discord is linked at the bottom of the website for those who wish to consult further.
Are there sangs who believe their condition is only medical?
There are many sanguinarians who believe that their condition is purely medical and that there must be a scientific cause for their condition.
These can be known as "Medical Sanguinarians" (sometimes abbreviated as "Medsang").
Some medsang communities distance themselves from the other types and focus on scientific and medical research in an attempt to further understand their condition.
What is awakening?
Awakening is different for everyone.
It is a process that typically occurs shortly after a person has finished going through puberty, but people have been known to awaken at all ages.
Is is a process in which a person realizes they're a sanguinarian/psi, accompanied with gradual changes to themselves.
Are there members of the community who pretend to be vampires or act like fictional vampires?
Yes, there will always be "posers" in the community, which are people who pretend to have this condition when they, in-fact, don't. These people are generally unwelcome.
There are also "lifestylers", vampires who dress up to resemble fictional vampirism and there's a split among the communities between those who are for and against it.
Some may argue that lifestyling pushes us away from being taken seriously, misrepresents our condition and is childish and detrimental to the community.
On the other hand, some may argue that, because some vampires may feel or identify supernaturally, some may feel more natural & comfortable with an improved mystique. For some, it may be less about appearing a certain way and more about feeling comfortable in their own skin which, arguably, everyone has the right to.
How do I become a sang/psi?
You don't. It's something people are born with, and come to realize they are one later in life during their awakening period. Besides, for many, it's a condition that they find difficult to manage.
What is a Donor?
A donor is an individual who regularly donates blood, energy or both to sangs & psis.
Donors typically screen for STDs before donating and make sure it is done legally and safely.
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Is this a role-playing website?
No.
How does the Web Directory's rating system work.
The rating system is automatic and is based completely off the tags assigned to it. For more information, see Web Directory -> The Rating System.
What is the Web Directory?
The Web Directory is a directory of websites regarding vampires, donors, otherkin and therians.
The directory hosted here is one of the most comprehensive VDOT directories out there, containing over 400 links, and is updated bi-annually.
What is the Feed Directory?
The Feed Directory is a directory of people and groups consisting of sangs, psis and donors.
The directory is for these groups to come together and meet like-minded people.
Only sangs, psis and donors are permitted to register for the feed directory.
Can anyone register an account?
No, you must be either a sang, psi or donor. See "What is the Feed Directory?"
What are The Black Books' goals?
Our primary focus is to help like-minded people meet and find each other, achieved via the Feed Directory.
We also focus on providing informational content via the Library and FAQ, and helping people connect via the Web Directory.
With the team coming from different types, cultures and walks of life, we define sangs, psis & hybrids as "Individuals who regularly require blood/energy from external sources in order to remain healthy and functional.", and our philosophies for TBB unites into one central cause:
To help these people as much as possible by helping to provide what we believe to be most needed.
That is:
- To help us connect.
- To aid others in their journeys of self-exploration.
- To raise awareness of these conditions and battle misconceptions.
What is the localization page at the bottom?
That's an area for people who are translating with us. If you'd like to offer your help in translating this website to another language, please contact us.
How do I reply to contact requests?
It is intended that you communicate to each other via email.
When a user sends a contact request, you will receive an email with their own message and email address.
If you wish to continue contact with them. Email them at their address.
If you wish be contacted outside of your email address, simply include any relevant social media information on your profile.
Questions Asked Here
Who wrote these books?
Different members of the community. You'll usually find the author's name on the book's front page.
Some of these questions (but not answers) were influenced by
Sanguinarius' FAQ section which is no longer up and running.