Some folks collect antique farm equipment, vintage LPs, or black velvet paintings of Elvis. Apparently I collect spanking toys, though it was never really my intention to do so.
Throughout my 20s and early 30s, I denied, resisted and otherwise repressed my interest in spanking. But it always found ways to assert itself. Purchasing implements of correction became my main outlet, because it fueled my fantasy, without requiring me to actually interact with other human beings.
But hey, what's the fun of having an overstuffed toy box if you never play? Over the last seven years or so, I've been on both the giving and receiving end of most of my implements. (That's one of the advantages to playing with a switchable partner. We know what the toys feel like.)
Some of these instruments are displayed strictly for psychological impact. Other toys appear harmless, but can be surprisingly intense (if that's what you're after).
I've listed a few of my favorite spanking implements below. (Click on the thumbnails to see the full-sized images.) Used correctly and with great care, each can produce very desirable sensations.
Remember, this is about giving your spankee just enough stimulation to fulfill their fantasy, without ever really hurting them or putting them in danger. I guarantee, if your partner likes to be spanked, and you can fulfill this need, you'll be an absolute hero in the bedroom.
Happily, some of the very best toys are also the least
expensive. Auntie's Strap (made by
The London Tanners) is a no-frills piece of British harness leather. It's perfect for
giving your palm a rest while administering an extended OTK spanking.
I actually own two of these short straps, one made from medium weight
leather and the other from much thicker hide. The lighter strap is a
nice little stinger, but the heavy one packs a surprising wallop.
Best of all, each was just 10 bucks. (Ask Ian if he can make a thick
one for you. I think you'll like it.)
Nobody, but nobody, wants to be bottoms-up in front of Ole
Miss. I purchased this vintage 1972 sorority paddle on
EBay for less than $20, with shipping.
She's a bit heavy for actual play, but fun to threaten with. (Be good,
unless you want to dance with Ole Miss!)
An old-fashioned leather belt is just the thing for those impromptu trips to
the woodshed, plus you can wear it to the office on casual Fridays.
When I bought this faux-vintage roller belt at
Abercrombie & Fitch, the
attractive young lady working the cash register couldn't stifle her giggling.
I wonder what she was thinking?
More fine leather work from
The London Tanners.
Visit Ian's Web site to see the full range of his work, and tell him Cody at
Colorado Spankers sent you.
I've read that in olden times, when French serving girls were
lax in their duties they often found themselves on the wrong end of their Master's martinet. (Grab your ankles, you lazy girl.) These
stingy little devils were made by
The London Tanners.
Ian at
The London Tanners is now
offering a new version of his authentic Canadian prison strap and a new
version of his corporal punishment ruler strap. I bought both of these
at one of the Palm Springs Shadow Lane parties and they're among the nicest
toys in my collection. (The ruler strap has a mean sting!)
This Hairbrush Paddle from
Adam & Gillian's is the first CP toy I ever purchased, and still
one of my personal favorites. Layers of hard leather sandwich a
semi-flexible synthetic core, producing a meaty whack that thuds and burns
at the same time.
Serious butt-whuppin' gear: The Big Brother heavy punishment
strap, School Mistress strap and a smaller version of Rev. Cooper's tawse,
all from Adam & Gillian's.
I really like the quality and finish offered by
Hanson PaddleWerks. Hanson offers an extensive selection of styles and wood types. For a
real rump-roaster, try one of their Lexan paddles.
PaddleWerks' interpretation of the Scottish tawse.
Looks sharp, throws great, stings like heck.
Some of the more mature members of our audience may reminisce
about being whipped with Dad's razor strop when they crossed the line.
This excellent reproduction from Hanson
PaddleWerks features an industrial vinyl backing, giving you two straps in
one.
I'm not really into the BDSM scene, but
Heartwood Whips makes such nice
floggers, I broke down and ordered one. Despite its appearance, this
toy doesn't hurt much at all, making it ideal for extended play.
The Toy Bag specializes
in making implements from exotic hardwoods This Bocote' Spenser paddle
is a work of art, but also quite dense, so use it carefully.
Toy Bag straps
with Bloodwood and Cocobola handles. Nice work.
Taking a trip? Slip Loopy Johnny from Adam & Gillian's into
your travel kit. As the company says, this little fellow delivers "maximum
ouch to the ounce." Plus he's very quiet. Perfect for
hotel-room sessions.
White Lightning is another devilish toy from
Adam & Gillian's. This soft,
polyethylene rod is essentially a switch that never dries out. A&G
claims it's "especially nasty on the bare calves." I
wouldn't know, but let's take their word for it.
WhypDancer at Canes4Pain
offers a wide selection of traditional canes and rods, as
well as ornate, one-of-a-kind creations. My favorite is the
whippy 3/16" cane. It's a real stinger.
Here's
a selection of toys I purchased from
Exotic Paddles at the April 2004 Shadow Lane party in Las Vegas. I
tend to go a little nuts at the SL vendor fairs because there are so many
nice things on display. (What the heck.)
The
London Tanners often creates limited-edition toys for the holidays.
This 2003 Christmas paddle features a lizard-skin inset in the handle.
I gave one of these to a female friend of mine who noted (with a sly grin)
that she'd much rather be on the delivering end of it than the receiving
end.
Here
are several other fine London
Tanner implements that I've purchased at the last couple of Shadow Lane
parties. I've observed that most bottoms are not fond of LT's version
of Loopy Johnny. (Something to keep in mind if you have a
thick-skinned play partner.)
I'm sorry to say that the artisan behind Satinwood Paddles passed away in late 2007. He produced some of the nicest wood and leather implements in the spanking community.
This isn't an impact toy, but it's great fun if you and your partner enjoy institutional-type scenarios. I built my Punishment Box using plans purchased from Nu-West several years ago. (They feature similar boxes in several of their videos.) Obviously you need to have tremendous trust in your partner before consenting to be strapped down over a contraption like this. Once again, let common sense be your guide. For more information on the Punishment Box and other forms of spanking furniture, check out The Spanking Bench.
This site was last updated 01/01/08