Crops riding crops are used by

jockey's and horse riders, they

are usually made leather or

nylon plaited round a flexible

core with a small leather slapper

on the end.

Bats are similar to crops, but

with a larger tab on the end.

Canes are made from bamboo,

reed or rattan, although there

are now metal versions

available. The traditional school

masters or mistresses cane

had a curved handle, but these

days a straight handle is used

more often than not. It is

interesting to note that the

caning fetish is one the few

diminishing fetishes, as corporal

punishment in the school

system has been phased out,

so has the number of people

acquiring the caning fetish.

Paddles are traditionally made

from one or two pieces of

leather, they vary in size

according to personal

preference, some are plain,

others have studs or holes in

the leather. The more modern

versions of paddles are made

in materials such wood, rubber

and light weight metals eg.

aluminium.

All of these items should be

used with the up most caution,

excessive use could cause

permanent damage. Often the

sexual pleasure of being

flogged, whipped, caned, or

paddled can mask the pain

that would indicate serious

injury.

You should learn proper safety

procedures before using

floggers, whips or paddles.