Going on my third cycle, and I still hate the pain of injecting (both during and after). I know how to try to reduce the pain after, but I am still usually sore for days after. Don't really know why, cause every one else says that they feel nothing. As for the actual pain of giving the shot, someone told me they used orajel and it helped out a lot. I thought that was kind or wierd, but they said thats the only product that you can buy that numbs the area. I know you shouldn't juice if you can't take the prick, but I have taken it, and now just searching for ways to make it more enjoyable. Anyone have any suggestions?