{"id":25483,"date":"2019-10-05T13:05:50","date_gmt":"2019-10-05T11:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=25483"},"modified":"2024-12-19T06:17:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T05:17:01","slug":"inside-the-fascinating-world-of-flogging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/inside-the-fascinating-world-of-flogging\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside The Fascinating World of Flogging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the world of a subculture that you perhaps know nothing about. That is, BDSM (Bondage, Dominance, Sadism, Masochism). And for those who\u2019re still learning about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the practice of BDSM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here\u2019s a quick cheat sheet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BDSM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a lifestyle that entails <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/consent\/\">consentual<\/a> erotic practices involving control, submission, discipline, giving or receiving pain for sexual pleasure, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bondage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And in this capacity, the various aspects are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/the-essentials-of-bondage-for-beginners\/\">Bondage<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Being physically restrained (tied up, chained, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">placed in handcuffs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> etc.) for sexual gratification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/role-call-what-are-different-kinds-dominants-submissives\/\"><b>Dominance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Performing a number of rituals in an erotic sense whereby one person submits and gives up (full) control to another, creating a relationship of dominance and submissiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sadism:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To gain sexual satisfaction from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on another.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Masochism:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gaining sexual satisfaction from receiving pain, suffering, or humiliation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And now that that\u2019s out of the way, let\u2019s take a closer look into the fascinating world of flogging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The History of Flogging<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For context purposes, flogging for sexual pleasure is, of course, not the only form of flogging. And back in 1530, the Whipping Act was brought about in England which allowed for the whipping of thieves, blasphemers, poachers, and those who committed a crime or an offense, as well as those who were deemed \u2018insane\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, In 1639, German physician Johann Heinrich Meibom took a different stance on flogging, and claimed that flogging a man\u2019s back warms the semen in his kidneys, leading to sexual arousal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, during the 19th century, the imprisonment system came about, an alternative to corporal punishment for crimes and misdeamours, with the exception of a few violent crimes committed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the rest of the world, corporal punishment was used in various other locations, some up until and beyond World War II, and whipping became a huge symbol of slavery. Today, this practice is illegal in many countries worldwide, but still not completely banned in others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But let\u2019s not ruin the mood with the disturbing practices of the past, and move swiftly along to the form of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flogging that is enjoyed by many<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flogging for sexual pleasure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s much more than using a prop to inflict consensual pain on another. There are many different devices, techniques, and rituals attached to this practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flogging Sensations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An impact to the body can produce an array of different sensations, with the two main ones being a sting or a thud.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>A Sting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a less intense sensation, and can be felt on the surface of the skin. There are various floggers that can produce either a soft and gentle-like massage effect, and others that can cause a more prominent kind of sensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>A Thud:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a more intense form of flogging, and instead of feeling a sting on the skin, it produces the sensation of being pushed or poked hard that feels more than skin-deep. The wider the flogger tails, the greater the thud.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flogging Material<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One does not simply go out and buy a flogger of any kind to experience this practice. A lot of thought and research needs to go into the buying process so that the right kind of material is used. A beginner, for example, would be advised to use a certain type of material whereas the more advanced have some freedom to pick and choose according to their needs and cravings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Flogging Material for Beginners<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/sensua-suede-whip-review\/\">suede flogger is a good<\/a> choice for beginners, and has the ability to give off a stinging sensation. It dances smoothly against the skin and is a sexy stroke for different degrees of intensity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flogging Material for More Experienced Floggers<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Rubber:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This material will give a stinging sensation, and is well-known for the severity of impact. Use intensely, and you could be seeing cuts and abrasions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Rope:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Depending on the intensity, this material can be gentle or sting-like. Practice first, as you may be surprised with the sensation that it produces.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Leather: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For bruise-enthusiasts, leather or faux leather will satisfy your urges. It\u2019s got a strong impact, and will definitely be a memorable experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Horse Hair: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This material can most certainly produce cuts on the body, as each individual hair has tiny barbs, leaving the receiver with a strong stinging sensation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>PVC: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PVC floggers are recommended only for very experienced floggers, as it\u2019s quite hard to manage. It\u2019s a durable material, but definitely takes some time to get used to.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Chain:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A beautiful contradiction of cold and sting, a chain flogger is an intense sensation that many crave.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Fur:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A less intense material, fur can be used to create a big impact or used as a means to tease and cool down after a hard session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Nylon:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Want the best of both worlds? Using a nylon flogger can produce either a thuddy or a stinging sensation, with the ability to cause cuts on the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Use a Flogger<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The preferred, and arguably the correct way to use a flogger, is to strike an area of a person\u2019s back or buttocks using accuracy and precision. Others prefer strikes to the breasts, genitals, lower legs, and arms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flogger should have both feet firmly on the ground with a straight up posture, raising their hand and striking downwards on the desired spot. For some, holding the tails of the flogger in the other hand, and releasing just before impact, is favoured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To build up suspense and sexual tension, strike one spot repeatedly, then move to a new spot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Not to Use a Flogger<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While engaging in this practice, avoid leaning forward, twisting the body, turning your wrists, or reaching with the shoulders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also very important not to strike at the kidney area, or to have the tails of the flogger wrap around any part of the receiver\u2019s body. Also, avoid the face, head, neck, fingers, toes, or healing skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Psychology of Flogging<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many may think that those who <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engage in the BDSM lifestyle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a yearning for all kinds of violence and or abuse, this is by no means the case. In fact, the act of flogging is not necessarily practised out of aggression but more so the act of love and sexual excitement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And despite the fact that both men and women have a tendency to enjoy this kind of activity, it\u2019s been said that the taste for sadomasochism develops earlier in men than women. In fact, Genevan philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, wrote of the sexual pleasure he derived from childhood spankings in his biography, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confessions<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1782).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freud also had his opinions on sadomasochism, saying that pain during sex is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cthe most common and important of all perversions.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He too attributed one\u2019s lust for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">giving or receiving pain for sexual stimulation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to experiencing abnormal psychological development in early childhood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another explanation for those who have a masochistic tendency could be the release of responsibility, or a way in which to escape to a more infantile state of dependency and safety which could translate to intimacy. They might revel in the approval received from the sadist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, at the end of the day, it\u2019s been said that all humans have a tendency to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engage in sadism<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or masochism in one form or another. In a relationship, for example, one partner may be more attached than the other. This dynamic is merely a different way to fulfill these roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, whether you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/like-it-rough-theres-a-reason-for-that\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live the lifestyle 24\/7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or you find yourself having these tendencies, it\u2019s nothing to be ashamed of. It can be a passionate and fun way to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">express oneself with a trusted partner<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Above all else in this lifestyle however, is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/importance-trust-bdsm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">respect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For related topics, check out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/bdsm-toys-tips-for-beginners\/\">BDSM Toys &amp; Tips for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/bdsm-beginners-aftercare\/\">BDSM Beginners: All About Aftercare<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Discover pleasure with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enter the world of a subculture that you perhaps know nothing about. That is, BDSM (Bondage, Dominance, Sadism, Masochism). And for those who\u2019re still learning about the practice of BDSM, here\u2019s a quick cheat sheet. BDSM is a lifestyle that entails consentual erotic practices involving control, submission, discipline, giving or receiving pain for sexual pleasure, and bondage. And in this capacity, the various aspects are: Bondage: Being physically restrained (tied up, chained, placed in handcuffs etc.) for sexual gratification. 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