Domination & submission _ the BDSM relationship handbook ( PDFDrive )

Even well-padded areas of the body, such as the buttocks, can become
problematic under certain circumstances. Certain body positions can sometimes
pull the body tissues taut, reducing the amount of soft tissue providing natural
padding, making bone and nerve tissues more vulnerable. If the sciatic nerve,
which runs from the lower spine through the buttocks and down the legs,
becomes irritated or compressed, it can lead to an extremely painful condition
called sciatica.
Paddling the breasts, if it is done at all, should be done with a lighter instrument.
Prior to engaging in any breast paddling, a discussion should take place with the
bottom to determine whether she has a personal or family history of fibroids in
the breasts. There have been studies published which seem to establish a
connection between impact play to the breasts and the growth of fibroids in the
breast tissue. Fibroids are not inherently dangerous to a woman’s health, but
they can result in false positives in mammograms and may affect the aesthetic
appearance of the breasts.
Any impact play focused on the genitals - male or female - should be
approached with a great deal of caution, not to mention forewarning and frank
negotiation. Even if a bottom agrees to or even craves it does not necessarily
mean it’s a good idea. Impact play aimed at the genitals can not only be
extremely painful, it can sometimes result in irreversible damage to a person’s
reproductive organs.
Whatever type of paddle you use there will always be a possibility of damage to
the bottom’s skin. Some paddles are constructed with holes in the blade to
reduce air-drag and increase the speed and force of the blows, which can
increase the probability of skin damage, as well. Beginners are sometimes quite
surprised to see that a freshly paddled part of the body which appears to be
harmlessly red immediately after the paddling can turn alarmingly purple, black
and blue within a few hours. In other rare cases, large water blisters or blood
blisters may appear, and skin may simply peel away or slough off. Every
individual has a uniquely different skin type and impact tolerance, and the skin’s
durability may even differ widely from place to place on the same body.
Obviously, the skin on the soles of your feet can take a lot more abuse than the
skin on your inner thighs.
Our skin is the largest organ of the human body, and damaging it can interfere
with a number of important functions that are critical to your health. Some of