BDSM Lexicon · Impact play

Spanking

Spanking is a form of BDSM in which the buttocks are struck with the hand or an object. It can range from playful and erotic to severe and disciplinary, depending on the intention and intensity.

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Related terms

• OTK
• Face slapping
• Impact play
• Paddle

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