Chapter 10 Summary and Analysis

This chapter begins by discussing how to prepare the skin for a beating. Philip suggests caressing the skin carefully, to both form a bond between the dominant and the submissive as well as excite the nerve endings in the submissive's skin. While Philip admits this is purely psychological, he also suggests this is vital to the scene. Next, Philip discusses areas of the body safe for flogging. He notes any area with a lot of fat or muscle is generally best. These include the buttocks, thighs, bottom of the buttock, the upper back, the calves, and bottoms of the feet, groin area, breasts, forearms, and upper arms. He notes one should avoid beating the sides of the hips, insides of the thighs, lower back, spine, tailbone, stomach, upper chest and face.

To warm up, Philip advises gentle spanking to bring the...