Figging

Figging is one of the more painful but harmless forms of BDSM practice. In this sexual practice, a peeled piece of ginger root is introduced into the anus of the submissive partner (bottom). This is cut beforehand so that it takes the shape of a small suppository or butt plug and can be held independently by the sphincters. However, the upper end of the ginger should remain unpeeled so that it can be grasped without problems. In addition, the end inserted into the anus should not be pointed, but rounded to avoid injury. Ginger contains a number of essential oils that have a strong irritant effect on the mucous membranes. When a piece of ginger is inserted into the anus of the submissive partner, a painful burning sensation occurs immediately, culminating in a maximum period of 5 minutes. Even if the ginger is removed from the anus again, a painful burning can still be felt for between 15 and 30 minutes, in extreme cases up to several hours. The pain inflicted in this way can give pleasure to the submissive partner - for example in the context of educational games. However, since ginger also improves the blood flow to the sexual organs, figging also increases sexual desire in this way. This BDSM practice is often associated with experiencing much more intense orgasms. Figging is used both between heterosexual and between homosexual partners, whereby with an anal application a previous cleaning of the rectum by a warm enema offers itself. In addition to the anus, ginger pieces can also be introduced vaginally. The juice pressed from ginger is also suitable for application to the penis and glans. The stronger the dose or the longer the piece of ginger remains in the anus or vagina, the longer and more painful the effect is. In this way, the dominant partner (top) can regulate the punishment well. In contrast to other practices, such as fisting, figging is associated with intense pain, but it does not involve much risk. In addition, the pain experienced during figging can be increased by simultaneous blows to the buttocks. Due to the burning piece of ginger in the anus and rectum, it is not possible for the bottom to tighten the buttocks without much pain, so that the strokes are felt as very intense.