​Anatomy of a Spanking

In the Kink community, spanking is almost universally appreciated. It's lively and friendly; all you need to enjoy yourself is a firm hand and an eager rear end. Frequently, spanking serves as a gateway to Kink. People get their first taste of delicious, erotic pain from this easily accessible experience. However, why is that? Why does spanking taste so good? Does our anatomy play a role? Does the fact that buttocks are so close to our genitalia make us enjoy smacking them? Or are we motivated by early life events that have developed into obsessions and needs as adults? Or is it kinky porn that piqued our interest and made us want to attempt it?

The straightforward response is … Yes.

For Kinky people worldwide, our love of spanking is a delectable combination of physiological, psychological, and cultural factors that build upon one another. Let's examine the sweet and salty components of spanking, which should deepen your respect for the custom.

Spanking & the Pudendal Nerve

While impact play is excellent for numerous body areas, it's imposing for the derriere. The pudendal nerve, a highly unique nerve in your body, is the cause of it.

The pudendal nerve now has an ominous moniker. PUDENDAL is derived from the Latin word PUDENDA, which means external genitals. I'm not sure what exactly occurred to humanity thousands of years ago that made us despise our genitalia so much. Additionally, pudenda comes from the Latin term PUDENDUM, which naturally translates to "parts to be ashamed of" (LOUD SIGH). Therefore, know that you are not alone if you are experiencing any form of genital humiliation in your life. For thousands of years, people have shamed their bodies and sexuality. Roman Empire, thank you.

In any case, the patroness of both the butt and the genitalia is the unsuitably titled pudendal nerve. From the sacrum, or base of the back, this goddess nerve leaves the spine and divides into branches that travel to the anus, genitalia, butt, and pelvic floor. It is a vital nerve in daily life, contributing to pelvic stability, continence, and sexual health. This nerve is in charge of sending all those gratifying, orgasmic signals from your genitalia to your brain. It also enables you to contain your urine and feces. The body parts that the pudendal nerve supplies sensation to are indicated in blue in the diagram below.

As seen from the front, the pubic mound, inner, upper thighs, and genitalia are all sensed via the pudendal nerve. As you can see from the back, the pudendal nerve also provides a large portion of the butt's sensory input. Oddly, a different nerve supplies feeling to the area where your tailbone curves beneath your butt crack.

Arousing one area of the pudendal nerve sensory area may have an activating effect on other pudendal regions, as you may have observed from your own experience. The pudendal nerve is activated and aroused by butt squeezes, pubic mound pressure, inner thigh caresses, anal stimulation, genital touch, and yes, SPANKING.

The pudendal has jurisdiction over some more sensitive areas than others. The number of nerve endings increases with proximity to the genitalia and anus. There are over 20,000 nerve endings in the anus alone. To put that into perspective, your extremely sensitive fingertips have over 3,000 nerve endings. Even more nerve endings are found in the anus than in the extremely sensitive clitoris, although they are dispersed over a greater surface area. Therefore, it seems logical that the butt's underserving curve toward the anus—shown here in darker blue—is the Sweet Spot of spanking.

This area frequently enjoys being gently bitten, scratched, slapped and squeezed. Although a little less sensitive, the lighter blue section is still excellent for spanking.

Spanking Safety

A little spanking safety now. Maintain Impact Play on the body's meat, such as the thighs and butt, avoiding the joints, bones, and organs. A spanking should never strike the sacrum or tailbone. The sacrum, sciatic nerve, and tailbone are depicted in the diagram below.

You may already be aware of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve can become pinched when we have lower back problems, resulting in excruciating leg discomfort. It passes directly through the prime spanking area, as you can see. Fortunately, this massive nerve is hidden beneath the glutes. However, this is not the time to go crazy with wooden paddles on your butt and thighs if you have a history of sciatic issues, are hunched down at a severe angle, such as clutching your ankles, or have little trash in your trunk. Limit more strenuous play to less hunched postures, such as standing, kneeling, or a basic 90-degree bend over a table.

We also want to avoid hitting bones. Although the tailbone is the glute's closest neighbor, the ass may be the meatiest portion of the body. The sensitive tailbone should never be struck. Put your free hand over the bottom's tailbone to protect it in case you miss it, are unsure how to aim, or are new to using tools. This figure shows which body parts, excluding triggers, physical capabilities, and personal preferences, are normally suitable for Impact Play.

Your Brain on Spanking

The body's nerves function as highways, carrying sensory data to the brain. Your brain receives messages from your pudendal nerve regarding what's happening when you get a good whack on the ass. Your brain is responsible for deciphering these nerve messages and experiencing the feeling. In essence, the magic occurs in the brain. Pleasure, pain, and all other experiences are meaningless without the brain. This is seen when a spinal cord injury damages a neuron, preventing the brain from receiving impulses from a specific body component. We cannot feel if the brain is not connected (via nerves). In a similar vein, many claim to be able to feel the missing body part after having a portion amputated. The reason for this is that the brain is where sensation resides.

What goes through your mind when you receive a spanking? Your brain receives communication from your pudendal nerve, saying, "Wow, our genital area is receiving so much attention!" Dopamine, endorphins, oxytocin, and serotonin are released, activating the brain's pleasure receptors. When pleasure starts to activate, your brain triggers a blood supply to your genitals, energizing and stimulating the area and increasing sensitivity.

Now that pain is getting involved, your spanking is becoming a little more severe. As a result, adrenaline may be released from your brain, increasing your awareness of your surroundings and the present moment. Additionally, you will release more endorphins, which function as natural morphine, reducing tension and discomfort. Additionally, when the spanked area experiences pain, the brain floods it with even more vital blood flow, which makes it less sensitive to pain and more receptive to pleasure.

For this reason, it's a good idea to warm up before spanking. Working your way up to maximum intensity gradually enables the body to go through this incredible process, which enhances the flavor of your spanking and lets you play harder and longer. Good, sexy times! This mix of pain and pleasure in the pudendal nerve area is called "chef's kiss."

But Wait, There's More!

As we all know, the brain does much more than just process sensations. Your beautiful top calls you a "naughty slut" (or whatever makes you laugh) as you're getting spanked. These are the only words your brain hears in sexual circumstances, and the association raises your arousal. Their overpowering voice is reminiscent of porn and films that exalt sexual aggressiveness. Your mind is buzzing with the understanding and appreciation of sexual symbols.

Much of what we see as sexual or sexy comes from both our cultural intake and our own experiences. Childhood experiences might grow into adult obsessions or wants. We are continuously receiving messages about what is seen as attractive and deserving of sexual attention from the media and society. Movies and porn teach us what sex should be like, which causes our brains to develop an erotic muscle automatically.

A person may grow up to be an adult who has sexualized or even fetishized spanking after unintentionally having their pudendal nerves triggered by spanking as a youngster. They had been exercising their spanking erotic muscle since they were little.

However, there may be someone who has never been spanked but has watched porn or a movie in which a character they relate to is spanked. They thought, "Well, perhaps I ought to try spanking." At first, spanking may seem absurd because they haven't yet used this erotic muscle.

Their brain is unsure of how to process this novel feeling and what to anticipate. Because people must develop sensual muscle memory, it may take several encounters before they can fully immerse themselves in a new erotic action.

Spank Me Happy

Why, then, do we adore spanking? An embodied, erotic practice is the result of the enticing combination of a chemically aroused brain, a well-stimulated pudendal nerve, and our individuality. I hope this in-depth exploration of spanking anatomy has confirmed your experiences with spanking and given you a better understanding of why you enjoy it. Cheers to Spanking!