Exchanging energy can have a wide range of side effects. These will vary from person to person, with some being more likely compared to less likely.

Generally speaking non-Quinotaurii tend to experience a sense of euphoria when exchanging energy with a Quinotauri. This euphoria can range from something mental to emotional to physical or even spiritual. It can be sensual (almost always) and at times sexual (but not necessarily).

When someone exchanges energy with you a link of energy is formed. This link becomes stronger the more times you exchange energy and also depending on how deeply energy exchange is. Sometimes this is a great benefit and can allow the people involved to become extremely close. Othertimes it can lead to possessiveness and in some cases obsessiveness on the part of the one allowing more energy to be taken (although Quinotaurii are not immune to this either).

It is possible to become a Sympathetic Vampire if you exchange energy too often or don't cycle the energy properly. A Sympathetic Vampire is a person who, having exchanged energy for now has the temporary need to exchange energy with other people to replenish their depleted energy stores. The cure for this is simple. Have the Quinotauri stop exchanging energy you until you are no longer doing so with others.

For those who are Latent Quinotaurii or those who have latent abilities in psi or elsewhere, having an energy exchange can Awaken you. Usually this is a gradual process, however it is possible for spontaneous Awakenings which are both powerful and dramatic.

Sang Energy Exchanges

Offering blood as the medium of the energy exchange risks disease, scarring, infection and loss of consciousness. All of these can be kept to a minimum or even ruled out if care is taken in the cutting process as well as the cleaning before and afterwards. Disease of course can only be ruled out by being responsible and getting regular checkups at the Doctor.

Sexual Energy Exchanges

All the usual risks associated with sex can also be a possibility when exchanging energy in this way. Of course, all the associated benefits are also a possibility. ;)