communicate with each other at each new step – and unless your partner is much larger or stronger than you, Remember: The whole point of using any implement is that it can inflict a harder blow than would be possible with your hand. Differing implements allow the discipliner to choose what kind of severity they wish the punishment to consist of. Make sure you fully comprehend the intensity of the implement you are intending to use.

This is just a general guide so please note The hardness/ softness of any instrument will actually depend on the intensity of the given stroke. Every piece of equipment is different; two types of similar straps may for example, have completely different intensities. New leather equipment will soften with use and a very hard instrument may become quite gentle over time.To those of you I have yet to meet, I invite you to relax, browse, and enjoy a bit of history, as well as our finest Austere English Collection of hand crafted replica Leather Spanking Straps, Strops, Tawses, Paddles and Whip Martinets for the discerning Disciplinarian.

Most paddles are typically made of rubber or wood. Depending on the sensation you’re after, one may suit you more. Slapping rubber contours to your booty, while wood holds firm, giving a sharp and less yielding sensation.You don’t have to worry about buying a toy to get started. Bare hands can provide deep pleasure and offer you the greatest level of control. Experimenting with your hand is ideal for beginners who want to learn before they start to wield a toy. Our culture feeds us the lie that if we’re going to do something, we have to push it to the max. We all say “go big or go home” about basically everything, from whether to have another drink to asking for a raise. When it comes to sex, throw that attitude right out the window. Discover what kind of impact play works for you without judging yourself about how hard or soft you like it. Don’t worry about what other people have to say, and just explore your own sensations, free of any ideas about what your pleasure should look like. Rather than springing for a complicated flogger, get familiar with how different impacts elicit different responses in your partner with a hands on approach. Your hand are also versatile pleasure bringers. Incorporate other textures and see how your partner reacts: try raking your nails over the places you’ve spanked, or rub your hand over their red booty to add some tasty friction. Other kinds of impact play Straps and tawses are generally made from leather, while paddles can come in a variety of different finishes such as leather, rubber, plastic and wood. I prefer these classic corporal punishment implements when made from quality leather. There is something quite delicious about the feel of leather against the skin. Always remember that leather equipment softens with time and needs special care – you can read about leather care HERE.