Spanking

Spanking is the act of repeatedly striking a person's buttocks, with an individual strike called a "smack." Spanking can be done with the palm of the hand or with a suitable implement, on the bare or on the clothed bottom, in a number of spanking positions.

Spanking is often practiced as a form of ritual Humiliation within traditional society; however, it can also be a comprehensive human sexual behavior in relative contexts and situations.

Erotic spanking is the act of spanking another person for the sexual arousal or gratification of either or both parties. The intensity of the act can vary in both its duration and severity, and may include the use of one or more spanking implements (such as the wooden spoon or cane).

Activities range from a spontaneous smack on bare buttocks during sexual activity to sexual roleplaying, such as ageplay or domestic discipline. Erotic spanking is often found within and associated with BDSM, however the activity is not exclusive to it.