This is what I figured. Thanks for clarifying.
Perhaps my personal preference is face-to-face eye-to-eye contact.
Originally Posted by JackC866
Also, I do agree there is something very throwback about corporal punishment like OTK spanking. That's part of the appeal for me. I know some people are concerned with hurting an impact play bottom especially when the bottom is a woman and the top is a man. Checking in, clear communication, and consent are crucial. There is also much confusion around the ethics of BDSM as it relates to gender roles. But it's important to remember that those who derive pleasure from experiencing pain shouldn't be pathologized. I've been lucky to play with some very mindful and caring Dominant partners who know that they are giving me want I want and fulfilling my desires as well as their own desires.