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Spanking & Impact Play Glossary

Core Spanking and Impact Terms

Spanking

Spanking is the act of striking the buttocks, usually with an open hand, for either erotic stimulation, roleplay, or punishment scenarios. It’s one of the most popular and accessible forms of kink, often used as a gateway into wider BDSM exploration. Spanking can be playful, disciplinary, sensual, or intense—depending on what partners are into and how the scene is set up.

Impact Play

Impact play is the broader category spanking falls under. It includes any consensual activity that involves striking the body to create physical sensation—whether it’s with hands, paddles, floggers, canes, or other implements. The goal can be pain, pleasure, catharsis, or emotional release, but it always comes down to control, connection, and consent.

Paddling

Paddling involves using a flat object—typically wood, leather, or rubber—to spank someone. Paddles come in different sizes and thicknesses, offering everything from a firm thud to a sharp sting. Some people love the deep, resonant impact a paddle gives, and it’s a staple in both playful scenes and more formal punishment play.

Caning

Caning uses a slender, flexible rod—usually rattan—to deliver sharp, controlled strikes. It’s known for leaving distinct, often long-lasting marks. Caning tends to be more intense than spanking or paddling and carries an old-school discipline feel. Some people enjoy the formal, ritualistic nature of it, while others are drawn to the precision and sensation.

Flogging

Flogging involves a multi-tailed whip or flogger used to hit the body in rhythmic or varied motions. Depending on the material—like suede, leather, or rubber—it can feel sensual, heavy, or intense. Flogging is incredibly versatile and is often used to build up sensation gradually in longer scenes.

Cropping

A riding crop is a short, flexible stick with a flat end, originally designed for horse training. In kink, it’s used for delivering quick, stingy strikes. It’s perfect for roleplay (like authority or equestrian scenarios) and offers precision when you want to focus on specific areas like the thighs or buttocks.

Whipping

Whipping is more advanced impact play involving a single-tail whip, which delivers intense, sharp sensations. It requires more space, skill, and care than most other impact tools. While not for beginners, some people are drawn to the adrenaline and intensity it creates.

Slippering

Slippering is exactly what it sounds like—using a slipper (or other soft-soled shoe) for spanking. It’s got a nostalgic, domestic vibe to it and is often used in age play or traditional punishment-style scenes. It’s less intense than a paddle but still offers a satisfying thud and sound.

Figging

Figging involves inserting a freshly peeled piece of ginger root into the anus, which creates a warming, sometimes burning sensation. It’s usually used in punishment or endurance play and can be paired with spanking for a layered experience. As odd as it sounds, it has a long history and is still practiced in some circles.

Tools & Implements

Hand

The most natural and personal spanking tool. Spanking by hand gives full control over intensity and creates a direct connection. Often associated with OTK (over-the-knee) positions and a more intimate or traditional feel.

Paddle

Flat and usually wide, paddles distribute impact and can range from light and playful to heavy and punishing. Materials vary—wood, leather, silicone—and each brings a different kind of sting or thud.

Crop

Originally a riding tool, a crop delivers a sharp, localized sting. It's a favorite for those who enjoy precision or want to combine spanking with a dominant roleplay dynamic.

Belt

A classic household implement that carries a certain nostalgic or disciplinary feel. The sound alone is often enough to build anticipation.

Flogger

A multi-tailed tool that delivers a combination of sensations depending on weight, tail length, and material. A good flogging session can go from soothing to intense in seconds.

Cane

Thin and flexible, canes are often used for serious discipline or formal punishment play. They leave very distinct marks and are known for their sting.

Roles

Spanker

The person delivering the spanking. They may take on a dominant role or just enjoy the physical and emotional dynamic of giving pain or control.

Spankee

The person being spanked. Whether they crave the sting, the submission, or just the ritual, spankees are at the heart of every spanking session.

Top

A general term for someone taking the active or dominant role in a scene—not just spanking. They give the stimulation, control the pace, and often guide the experience.

Bottom

The receiver of the action or sensation. A bottom may enjoy pain, submission, or simply the vulnerability of the moment.

Safety & Consent

Safe Word

A pre-agreed word or phrase that immediately ends a scene if things go too far. It’s a tool of trust, not weakness, and allows everyone to play with confidence.

Aftercare

The physical and emotional support given after a scene. It could be cuddling, soothing lotion, quiet time—whatever helps the mind and body come back down.

Check-ins

A simple, often verbal cue during play—“Color?” or “How are you doing?”—used to make sure the spankee is still enjoying themselves and not silently enduring discomfort.

Related Kink & BDSM Terms

Impact Play

A broader term for any kink involving striking the body—spanking, caning, flogging, paddling, and more. It's all about the sensation, whether sharp, dull, or rhythmic.

Discipline

A structured form of punishment often rooted in rules and obedience. It can be serious or playfully strict, but it’s always about boundaries and control.

Punishment

Used to correct behavior or simply as a ritualized part of kink. Punishment might involve spanking, writing lines, or being sent to a corner—yes, really.

Sensual Play

The lighter side of kink. Focused on touch, rhythm, and connection—often overlapping with erotic massage, light spanking, and teasing.

Power Exchange

At the heart of most BDSM play. It’s when one partner gives control to another, whether through dominance, punishment, rules, or ritual.