"Impact play" is a term used in the BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, and Masochism) community to describe a type of sexual play that involves striking the body with various objects, such as whips, paddles, floggers, canes, or hands. The goal of impact play is to create a pleasurable sensation through pain and/or stimulation.
The intensity of impact play can range from light taps to intense strikes, depending on the individual's preferences and comfort level. The activity may be consensual and involve a power exchange dynamic between the participants, with one person taking on a dominant role and the other a submissive role.
It's important to note that BDSM activities should always be practiced with the utmost care and communication between partners to ensure safety and consent. Before engaging in impact play or any other BDSM activity, partners should have a clear understanding of each other's boundaries and limits, and establish a safe word or other communication method to ensure that the activity can be stopped if necessary.
