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Whipping post

A whipping post is a sturdy pole or structure to which a person is tied in order to be punished with a flogger or similar instrument. In BDSM, the flogging post is used as a restraint for spanking, discipline, or ritual experiences, in which power, surrender, and discipline are central.

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Related terms

• Sub
• Discipline
• Cuffs
• Submissive
• Surrender

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