Domination & submission _ the BDSM relationship handbook ( PDFDrive )

sensations. A significant part of the caning experience is psychological, and so
varying the strength, location, timing, or grouping of strokes can spell the
difference between an erotically stimulating caning scene and an inept beating.
For most caning aficionados, the sweet spot - or target to which cane strokes are
delivered for best effect - is the lower half of the buttocks. Canes strokes can,
however, be targeted at just about any non-bony part of the body, save the face
and genitals. Common targets include the backs of the thighs and calves, the
fleshy part of the back or shoulders, palms of the hands, and the soles of the
feet.
The safe use of canes can be summed up pretty well in a single sentence: It’s a
long, slender, pointy stick that is a lot of fun to swing around, could easily poke
an eye out, and is perfectly capable of turning human skin into something
resembling raw hamburger. And, as always, you should exercise caution in the
event that a caning results in open wounds or bleeding.
Evil Sticks & Evil Wands
Evil sticks and evil wands are two relatively fresh types of BDSM toys made
possible by new technology and materials. An evil stick is essentially a tiny
cane, usually measuring between 8” and 16”, and made from an ultra-strong
carbon fiber composite. The way it is used is to hold the handle firmly in one
hand while flexing the tip back with the other and releasing it to strike the
subject’s skin. The high tensile strength of the carbon fiber rod produces an
excruciatingly painful strike that invariably leaves a distinct mark. Depending
on the force of the strike and the location on the body, the mark can last
anywhere from a few hours to three weeks. As a result, evil sticks can be
purchased in a variety of styles, some of which feature beads or custom shapes at
the business end of the stick designed to leave simple designs imprinted on the
skin. Masochists may love the pain-infliction capabilities of the evil stick, but
its ability to imprint a BDSM badge of honor on the skin makes it extremely
popular even with non-masochists, as well. Evil sticks can typically be
purchased from specialty BDSM retailers for $15 to $40.
Evil wands are basically identical to evil sticks, except longer. They typically
range in length from 14” to 20” and, as a result, are much more flexible. Just as
an evil stick is essentially a tiny cane, the evil wand is basically a tiny crop or
mini single-tail whip which makes a very intimidating sound as it is swung, and