Impact Play
Updated:Impact play is a consensual BDSM practice involving the striking of a person's body for sexual gratification. It typically includes actions like spanking, paddling, flogging, or caning, performed with hands, specialized implements, or everyday objects. The intensity can range from light taps to forceful strikes, depending on the preferences and limits of those involved.
Additional Information
Impact play is often used to create a mix of sensations, from mild sting to deep tissue impact. It can involve various body parts, though areas with more fatty tissue like the buttocks or thighs are common targets. Safety is crucial in impact play, with participants needing to be aware of "safe zones" on the body and avoiding areas that could cause injury.
Practitioners often engage in negotiations beforehand to establish boundaries, safe words, and aftercare needs. The psychological aspects of impact play, such as dominance and submission dynamics, can be as important as the physical sensations for many participants.
Examples
A couple incorporating light spanking into their foreplay routine
A BDSM scene involving a dominant using a flogger on a submissive's back and buttocks