What actually is a BDSM paddle?
What a paddle is, should be known to everyone. A rowing device when canoeing. But what is a BDSM paddle? Paddle actually means paddle in German. What BDSM is, will be clear to everyone who hovers around on our pages. Otherwise, feel free to read the corresponding blog about it.
So a BDSM paddle is something with a sexual or erotic background. It is an instrument of chastisement, which is often used in combination in fetish performances of various kinds. Paddles are part of spanking and can be found in different versions in every good domina studio.
What is a paddle used for?
The BDSM paddle is used for chastisement. It has nothing to do with rowing. It is a game between top and bottom. Spanking sessions are hardly imaginable without a paddle in BDSM. A BDSM paddle can be used gently or violently. It can be used for chastisement or to act out artful eroticism and leave great patterns on the skin. BDSM paddles are often used in conjunction with bondage.
What types are there?
Of course, not every spanking paddle is the same. There are different materials, different sizes and shapes. Every good SM Shop / BDSM Shop has different designs on offer.
Paddles for BDSM stores are becoming more and more diverse. So there are not simply differences in the shape, but also still in the extras. There are some with rivets, some with blunt spikes or even perforated paddles.
In addition, you can choose whether it should be made of leather, wood, plastic or even metal.
The variety is great and seems to grow more and more. The manufacturers are always coming up with new ideas, so it is by no means boring to deal with SM paddles.
Is a big paddle much stronger in the stroke?
When it comes to paddles, size is less important. A big sex paddle is not necessarily stronger in the stroke. It depends more on the material, the harder the material, the harder the blow can be felt.
In addition, the great extras, such as rivets or spikes can also be decisive for the pain. So it does not always depend on the strength of the blow.
SM paddles with holes or punched holes reduce air resistance. So it can hit harder on the skin, In addition, the punched out holes leave great imprints on the skin.
Words like Slut or Bitch can be read on the skin. Or there is a big smiley face on the naked butt. But also hearts and Co are to be seen with pleasure as markings.
Where are the differences in the material of the paddle?
Of course, there are differences when it comes to the material. A leather paddle is springy, a plastic paddle is a bit more rigid. Wood can be particularly painful, as can rubber. Durable they all should be, insofar as professional manufacturing has been done.
Some paddles are very easy to care for, others a bit more time consuming. For example, a leather paddle needs to be greased every now and then to prevent it from becoming porous. Rubber is easier to handle because it needs almost no care at all.
The biggest difference, however, is how you use it. No matter what material your BDSM paddle is made of, it's up to you how far and with how much swing you take.
What do I need to keep in mind when using a paddle?
If you want to live out your fetish with a paddle, don't just strike wildly with it! Familiarize yourself with the instrument of punishment beforehand. Make air strokes, look exactly how it behaves and how it lies in your hand. The paddle is a sex toy that does not require much practice.
However, you should be aware of which parts of your bottom's body you can and can't use it on. Read up on what are taboo zones. Otherwise, there's nothing to stop you from having your first session with a paddle.
What do I have to consider when buying?
What kind of BDSM paddle do you want? A simple, normal one or something fancy? Take your time to look at the available BDSM paddles and decide what you like best. Read through the descriptions and, if necessary, the reviews of the products.
It should have a good grip, so get a paddle with a fleshed out handle so it won't slip away. Look at the materials used and the quality of workmanship.