Intensity Levels Defined
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:47 am
Among many other things lately, I've been revising my old article on "How to Paddle, Strap, and Cane" and it occurred to me that we spankos don't have any generally accepted terms to describe the various levels, or intensity, of the stinging pain felt by the spankee. Therefore, I have created the following definitions, which I hope will prove useful in future discussions:
- Sensual - no real sting. Typically achieved with an implement like a fur-covered paddle or a soft leather flogger.
- Light Sting - the point at which the stinging sensation first becomes perceptible.
- Moderate Sting - the stinging is more intense, but still easily handled by the Sub.
- Comfort Limit - this is the most the Sub can handle without becoming seriously distressed both physically and emotionally. It definitely smarts quite a bit! A swat at or near this level will be considered "hard".
- Tolerance Limit - this is the absolute limit of what the Sub can take. Beyond this point the pain and the fear of injury become alarming to the Sub, and there is definitely some physical risk. The Sub should sound the "yellow" alert before reaching this point. We most definitely do not want to exceed this limit for any reason.