BDSM Lexicon · Impact play

Bastinado

Bastinado is a form of physical punishment in which the soles of the submissives feet are struck with a stick, cane, whip, or other striking instrument. The word originally comes from Spanish, but is used worldwide to refer to this specific form of impact play.

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Related terms

• Foot spanking
• Corporal punishment
• Impact play
• Punishment
• Ruler

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