Most canes measure about one meter, so basically all you need to worry about is how to use them. When it comes to caning, technique is everything. How you hit your partner will depend on what kind of pain you want to inflict. For instance, you could lift the cane just after you hit the skin for them to feel a sting. On the other hand, you could press and hold down the cane on the skin after you have hit it to create a thud. Another example is to let the cane bounce off the skin or maybe hit it at an angle where you can graze and cause a sting to the skin of your partner.
When you hit someone you can produce two sorts of sensations, either a sting or a thud. The first technique you can use is to combine both types. Usually most canes produce a sting, but the sturdier or heavier ones create a thud. Mix both sensations to keep your partner guessing. This is great because it will allow them to rest between both impressions on the skin. It will also create the added element of surprise since they don’t know which one will come next.
Since we are already talking about surprises, you can always try this next technique to add some expectation to the experience. With this one, you will need to practice your wrist movement. You should hit the skin fast yet softly. The idea is to keep your partner relaxed as they get used to these sensations. When you know they are comfortable, hit them a bit harder and continue with the rhythm. Once again, when they are comfortable, stop the rhythm and hit them hard once then you can continue with the soft blows. After awhile, hit them hard twice and continue with the soft thuds. The next time you will hit them three times and so on. This is a great way for them to get use to caning. It is also a great warm up technique.
Something cool you can add to your technique is the swish. This is the sound the cane makes when it cuts through the air. To create it you just need to move the cane through the air. Doing this and hearing the swish will definitely make your partner twitch with the anticipation.
When you are ready to stop the session, you will need to get your partner back to the real world. To do so, you will need to have a signal as an indication for them to go back. You can do this by telling them you will hit them x number of times before you stop. Then again, before starting the whole thing make them tell you what their signal is when they are done with playtime. You can choose whatever you want to use. The important thing is for you to do something. It will make things easier when it is time to come down from the high of the caning.
As a final reminder, remember these safety precautions before you use your cane. Beginners should practice on a cushion before hitting their partner. Don’t grab a cane and start to hit your partner right away. The other thing you need to be careful about is the possible chance of cuts a cane can create on the skin. It is why you need to have a first aid kit with alcohol, cotton balls and antiseptic lotion on hand when caning your partner. Oh! Remember to clean your cane after each use.
With some care and practice you will be caning in no time.
