Sexual Cultures & Fetishes

Fetish Information Exchange Intro to Whipping: Why is it such fun?

Why is whipping fun? One way of thinking about whipping is as another way of touching someone. People who are just getting into SM frequently play with spanking; it's fun to be spanked! It's a punishment, it's a strong stimulus, it hurts very pleasurably. But if you've ever spanked anyone for a long time you know that your spanking hand wears out quickly! Well, that's what whips are for -- to allow you to hit someone for a longer time, without tiring out. There are many varieties of whips (cat-o-nine tails, heavy floggers, canes, light braided switches, suede pussy whips, and on and on), all of which feel very different and which have their own individual effect. A whip-loving top will often carry a veritable arsenal of different floggers, but they are all extensions of the top's touch.

There are deeper reasons why the variety is so diverse. A whipping scene will often start off very lightly, with the top using a small whip to sensitize the bottom and get them into the rhythm of the scene, switching to heavier and heavier whips as the bottom gets deeper and deeper, more and more receptive to additional sensation. Of course, the top may choose to lead the bottom on any kind of tactile journey the top desires--switching from stinging light switches to biting canes to soft fleeces. (Yes, it can feel GREAT when your top stops hitting you and suddenly brushes a velvet cloth against your back! Or maybe an ice cube...). It's all about physical sensation. Click here to read full article!

Whip Enthusiasts: The Whip Enthusiasts is a non-political, non-profit educational group for the furtherance of sport whip cracking and the development of whip handling skills. From the the whip performer to the interested beginner, everyone is welcome no matter your skill level or experience.

Bullwhip Safety FAQ: With sections on choosing your whip, practicing, and playing. "You can't fake ability with a bullwhip -- you either have it or you don't. If you've never picked up a bullwhip, I'd like to point you in the right direction."

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