Paddling

Paddling is a form of consensual impact play that uses a paddle or similarly shaped implement to create sensation. It can be part of a playful, ritualized, or power-exchange scene, but its meaning and intensity are personal rather than universal.

Good preparation centers the person receiving impact rather than the implement. Consent, clear hard limits, and a way to check in afterward all matter. Aftercare can be as simple as conversation, comfort, space, or whatever helps participants reconnect after a scene.