Sensitive individuals generally favor exercising solo, according to Ted Zeff, author of The Highly Sensitive Person’s Survival Guide. Zumba classes are not a HSP’s a cup of tea because they fear that their every move may be scrutinized. 8. Saying a tattoo “didn’t hurt at all.” A shot at the doctor’s office may as well be a form of torture. Or a stubbed toe, for that matter. Aron’s research shows that highly sensitive people are more affected by pain than others.