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It's not contradicted necessarily. If redheads feel pain more often, then they have probably had to cognitively deal with higher levels of pain and may just be able to do it. Similar to how Buddhist monks can self immolate without reacting - cognitive practice at enduring discomfort.
I inherited my skin tone from my dad, a redhead, and I have to get extra anesthesia as well. I mentally handle pain VERY well (I've had doctors comment on my high pain tolerance), but it still hurts horrifically. I also think I have a much stronger itch response like many of my redheaded friends. The point is, I'm 100% FEELING that pain and then some, but I'm so used to feeling intense pain that I've gotten good at gritting my teeth through it.