As a general rule it is safe to beat areas with a lot of fat or a lot of muscle. Avoid areas where bones are close to the surface or where major veins, arteries, nerves, or organs can be bruised or damaged.


(1, 2 & 3) These areas are full of delicate bones and organs and should not undergo a proper beating. The upper arm can withstand a beating but most often just falls victim to whip-round from the back being beaten. Never strike the back of the head or neck. Face slapping is a fairly common activity but nothing more severe than a hand should be laid to the face. Light biting in the neck area is also safe.

(4) Forearms are safe areas yet few people ever bother beating them. Avoid hitting the wrists because of delicate bones and veins. The wrist can be an erogenous zone for light kissing and caresses. The palm of the hands can take being slapped with a ruler, tawse or crop head.

(5) Breasts are mostly fat but there are quite a few nerves at the nipples and the surrounding aureole. These areas differ in sensitivity from one person to another. Some people fear that beating the breasts may cause growths but this has never been studied and so no facts or proof are available, therefore it is wisest to beat this area with care

(6) The pubic area, vulva, penis and scrotum are very sensitive areas. They can be beaten with due care. There are sensitive glands in the area of the vulva and irritation in that area can cause cysts to develop. For most men the cock and balls cannot take heavy treatment. Whether or not constant punishment of these areas causes desensitising is not proven so it is always best to proceed cautiously.

(7) There are quite a few main nerves and bones close to the surface on the hips and it is best to avoid beating this area. Quite often whips and canes will strike here, if they wrap around from an arse beating, without causing any great harm.

(8) The fleshy insides of the thighs may be very sensitive but they are safe to hit. The pain potential is quite high here. Avoid the higher area near the groin because of arteries


(9) The spine is an area that should not be beaten especially the lower spine where it joins the fused, heart shape section of bone known as the sacrum or tailbone. Just below the sacrum is the tiny section of fused bone called the coccyx, which can be easily snapped off. The area of the sacrum and coccyx must never be beaten. Whilst it is difficult to avoid the spine when flogging or whipping the back care must be taken not to make deliberate, direct hits on it as the bones are close to the surface and have bony protuberances that point upwards. This is particularly noticeable on skinny people where the individual bones are visible through the skin. On others, this area is little more protected by a layer of fat or by the tenseness of the columns of muscle either side of the spine.

(10) The upper back on either side of the spine is a good area to beat. It is well protected by a thick layer of muscle. Even so the shoulder blades are fairly close to the surface. This is why it is best to beat the back with very flexible toys. Do not use canes, crop handles or paddles on these areas as they may chip or bruise the bones.

(11) The lower back should be avoided because, as mentioned above, the lower spine, sacrum and coccyx are vulnerable and also because the kidneys are attached directly to the muscle wall there and will be easily bruised or damaged.

(12 & 13) The arse and thighs are well padded with fat. They can take more of a beating than other parts of the body, and this is why most time is spent on arse beating. Whilst wrap-rounds and mis-hits sometimes strike the sides on the hip areas it is best not to deliberately hit there.

(14) The gluteal furrow, the narrow crease were the bum cheek joins the thigh, is a sadist's delight. It is able to withstand a good beating but is a very sensitive area and has the potential for great pain.

(15) The calf areas are able to take beatings. DO NOT hit the back of the knees.

(16) The bottom of the feet can take a harder beating than the palms of the hand though some people find it more tormenting to be tickled in this area.




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