I did some research for a woman acquaintance who brought up the subject of figging one recent evening. And, since I found the discussion here, it was my thought to share with you. More of my research is available, and it gets more interesting with pics and stories; just let me know if you are interested.
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About Figging... (from 3 different perspectives)
ONE....Figging most commonly refers to the act of inserting a piece of fresh, skinless
ginger into the anus or rectum. The ginger causes a strong burning sensation in the anus without causing permanent damage.
Historically, this practice, also known as
feaguing was used to ginger up older horses in order to deceive the purchaser as to the age and condition of the horse. The horse reacts to the sensation caused by the ginger by holding its tail and head high and moving around nervously, which is more characteristic of a younger horse.
This practice is also used in human sexual activity as a form of BDSM. The painful burning sensation is said to be very erotic to the sufferer. The ginger is not only skinned but is often carved into the shape of a butt plug. If the submissive tightens the muscles of the anus, the sensation becomes more intense.
Figging is reputedly an activity that was common during the Victorian era. It was often combined with the practice of whipping or spanking, as this activity would cause the tightening of the anal sphincter. Supposedly, the Victorians felt that a spanking should be received on unclenched buttocks, and figging was a useful practice in the training of the submissive.
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TWO The Figging Experiment Figging is what Tina said all the cool kids will be doing this year. You get a decent-sized lump of root ginger, peel it, whittle it into the shape of a schlong and stick it nicely up yer bum. Within seconds you’re tingling inside and out, and horny as a fuck. Awesome!!!
Obviously intrigued by this, I popped into Somerfield on the way home and got some supplies. That was an hour ago; since then I’ve worn the root down to a stump, come twelve times, and caused water damage to the flat below. Jennifer
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THREE Spanking and figging, from Spanky Loves Kallisto Once I was already well warmed up, we got to the ginger. I think I was a bit tense, with everything going on. It wasn’t quite as comfortable–if you can really use that word when talking about figging?–as last time. It was still really good though; there is nothing quite like that tingling burn. We did also cut a little piece that I held by my clit, and that was really good. It creates a warm burn that seems to intensify everything else. Between a warm and stinging bottom, and the warm burning of my clit and bottom from the ginger, things were feeling pretty hot. Then Spanky put my fav toy in back there, and ——ed my brains out, after removing the ginger–haha! And, it was sublime. Wow!