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In Praise of the Cane  Ah, the school cane! The rattan school cane! How it has dominated my thoughts for over forty years. At my grammar school, back in the '60s and '70s, caning was rare. There could have been as many as 100 slipperings by the pervy PE Master to every caning by the more distant housemasters and headmaster. In that sense, the slipper, or dap as it was known, was of more immediate concern. The cane, however, was utterly terrifying, whereas a slippering could be coped with. When given, canings were really hard, and I distinctly remember my housemaster breaking a cane on an unfortunate lad's arse. Looking back, it was strange that that was the end of the punishment. Why? Because the housemaster usually had an ample selection of canes, and generally allowed the victim to choose which one would be used. He could have used another cane. Perhaps the quality of mercy was not strained on that day, despite the fact that he was obviously in a foul mood and determined to take it out on someone. At school in those days, the cane was much feared. Its appearances were rare, but most frighteningly, they were unpredictable. Only smoking was a guaranteed caning. Rudeness, running inappropriately, cheating, swearing, copying could all land you in trouble, but not always! There was also a system of "Satis cards" where lazy boys had their efforts rated and recorded every lesson. A lack of effort could sometimes result in a beating from the headmaster and his whippy cane. The cane was said to be in more frequent and sadistic use in the Boarding House. Us day boys counted ourselves very lucky indeed.   The cane is such an elegant implement. Beautiful, long, generally smooth, and sometimes with a well-crafted crook handle. It's an implement that can become the subject of objectification. I remember my first erections were all about it, rather than any human flesh! To this day, I still dream of it, although I would say I have the balance between cane and flesh rather better sorted these days! Nowadays, the cane has been liberated from the classroom and finds a more welcoming reception in bedrooms across the land and indeed, the globe. Here it is truly at home. No longer limited to the traditional six of the best, a true enthusiast can endure dozens of strokes, with practice. It has never been easier to obtain a punishment cane. I remember when I started out, it was almost impossible to find a good quality one. I saw some in the Janus shop in London, but they looked weedy and unimpressive. Riding crops were readily available, but a cane was a rare treasure. Ironically, caning magazines such as Swish! and Janus were easier to find than the canes themselves in those distant days. The mags probably were more profitable, and like many, I remember happy but furtive trips to emporia such as the Janus shop and Pages Of Fun in London. In those days, it was hard to track down like-minded caning enthusiasts. A discreet Forum magazine advert was a dependable method. Various contact magazines were less reliable.  So, as ever, we have to thank God for the internet, which has facilitated the pursuit of this little kink. It's now easy to build a collection of canes that a sadistic headmaster would be proud of! I've actually had to do it twice, as sudden domestic upheaval led to the loss of my first collection. Newly manufactured canes can be sourced, along with antique specimens. I have a rather nice looking but exceptionally severe knobbly, antique malacca, obtained from eBay. I used to own another one which had a silver band, and was obviously a treasured item. Personalised canes such as this are uncommon. Usually, a cane becomes personalised only through use! The pain of a cane is unmatched. Even a crop can fail to give the intense sting and burn of a good rattan. The pain can take seconds to kick in and the cumulative effect can be varied by pacing the interval between strokes. Everyone has their own technique for this. A fearful impression can be made by "gating" - adding a diagonal stroke which crosses over the more normal horizontal ones. Traditionally, the cane may be applied over clothing. The burn can penetrate a couple of layers of clothing without any trouble. This is what endeared the cane to the Victorians. Their false and hypocritical modesty meant that a bottom no longer had to be bared for chastisement. This is why the cane replaced the birch, except in judicial use. Of course, the cane is even more effective on naked flesh, and a bottom in rude health can take a sound thrashing of many strokes, if necessary or desired. In the bedroom, a bare bottom is inevitable, of course!   The cane used with force usually leaves tell-tale double lines, often referred to as tramlines. These can turn into painful ridges, with extensive bruising. However, it is possible to give a lighter punishment, by using lighter strokes, but a higher number. A skilled caner can produce a most erotic sensation with these lighter strokes which stimulate the nerve endings in the buttocks, releasing pain-killing endorphins which can lead to a "natural high". Recreational CP is more popular than ever, which means the cane is in the ascendant again. Straight canes, crook-handled ones, rubber-coated, dragon, synthetic and even bejewelled items are available for connoisseurs. The school disco scene, clubs, blogs and websites dedicated to the adult school scene have renewed interest in the rattan. Be sure to give the cane a try if you are virgin to its pain and pleasure, it really is an unmatchable experience. Even if you don't like it, you will never forget your first caning! Chances are, you will vow to never take it again. Weeks later, however, you may find a strange masochistic urge forces you to seek a further caning. It's addictive. You have been warned!  19 comments:
sixofthebest said...
In my humble opinion, the cane is the ultimate corporal punishment implement. When pliable swished upon a naughty female's naked rear end, it's sends sexually erotic music to my sensitive ears. 22 July 2012 13:40
dan2bend said...
Yes, one vows to never feel the cane again, yet for some reason we are attracted back to the awful tension of waiting for the first stroke, then praying the last one won't hurt as much as the rest. Ha! The last ends with another fervent resolve never to find oneself in that position again ... yet it still happens! 22 July 2012 17:01
bendover said...
I have never felt the cane on clothed or bared bottom, and I don't look forward to it in any way, shape, or form. I always thought of it as a cruel and spiteful way to punish any bottom, whether male or female. Yet, there are those who relish the thought of being bent forward and receiving a number of strokes for one reason or another. I agree with dan2bend. It's sort of like when we would wake up in the morning with drool down on our pillow and say, "I'm never drinking again." 22 July 2012 23:06
islandcarol said...
Like Bendover, I, too, have never felt the cane. I must admit writers wax poetic on the subject and each time I read of another caning piece, I wonder anew if I want to try it. but then, perhaps not. I did enjoy reading of your obvious love affair with the instrument. 23 July 2012 00:34
mati said...
Thanks for this praise of the cane. I agree wholeheartedly on all what you said, unless I never experienced canings in school. 23 July 2012 13:39
titch said...
I can understand why people would not want to be caned. When I am bent over bottom bared and the first stroke lands, I think 'Why' do I get myself in this position 'It hurts' and yes it hurts but I love being caned by my mistress/headmistress. I will rephrase that, I love the exciting build up and bending over while she swishes her cane through the air testing it and terrifying me at the same time, I adore the hot stinging glow afterwards but the actual caning is so painful. I have what she terms a 'Love, hate relationship with the cane' Any one who feels the same will know exactly what I mean, whilst others will think I'm mad! 23 July 2012 21:22
tiptopper said...
The traditional cane will always be a sentimental favorite but there is an even more effective version nowadays that is made of Delrin, a kind of acrylic plastic. It is a straight, smooth white material, very easy to clean and practically indistructable. It is heavier, more dense and hurts even more than the canes made of organic bamboo-like material. You can buy Delrin canes from cane suppliers online but a more cost effective answer is buy them them from commercial Delrin suppliers. The best one that I have found is http://www.aircraftspruce.com They are called Delrin rods and are available in any thickness from 1/8 inch up and they will cut them to any length that you want. They are very inexpensive at only about a dollar a foot and even with shipping you can afford several in various lengths and thickness. Of course Aircraft Spruce is not a spanko site so you should probably not mention what you want them for. Isn't progress wonderful? Your bottom might not agree. 26 July 2012 04:14
barretthunter said...
An excellent article. Thanks! 26 July 2012 10:22
TheEnglishMaster said...
A well-penned appreciation of this most slicily painful of all implements! Thank you. 19 October 2012 23:47
thos1729 said...
Top notch article. Would like to know more about Delrin canes. 27 March 2013 18:41
bearbottom0228 said...
My wife and I are on the road now, but as soon as we get back I am ordering canes! Any thoughts on derlin versus lexan versus rattan? Thanks for a wonderful, inspiring article! (I may not be thanking you AFTER receiving my first caning . . . . ) 30 July 2013 15:59
FiBlue said...
Thank you for this informative article and for sharing your enthusiasm. It seems that people either hate the cane or love it -- or hate it at the time and love it later -- but no middle ground. I understand how it could be addictive. 1 August 2013 03:32
smartfulcodger said...
The cane is the ultimate implement. Cayenne did a fine job describing all its mysterious and not so mysterious attributes. It's so feared and rightly so, but has more adherents around the globe than ever before. Fine article. 5 August 2013 13:14
cayenne said...
My advice to bearbottom0228 and thos1729 is to go for a rattan. That will keep you in line for a long, long time. Only later might you consider a delrin or lexan, but even then I would recommend just using harder or more numerous rattan strokes. 5 August 2013 21:38
stephenotk said...
From the other side of the pond, I guess I have similar feelings about the paddle. I still prefer it to use or have used on me. The cane always concerns me because it leaves marks....and I don't like leaving marks...just a nice bright red healthy glow. 17 August 2013 21:16
Ernest said...
A very evocative piece. As a youngster, I always wanted to know what the cane was like, yet at the same time was afraid of it. It was a real triumph to tell someone in my middle thirties that I wanted to feel it, even though there were all sorts of problems about the relationship, and it was not until much later that I was able to experience it on a regular - and satisfactory - basis, Like you, I should say "How it has dominated my thoughts for over forty years". 12 September 2013 04:42
Derk said...
In my experience, caning on the bare bottom may be more erotic, but the potential for damage is considerable, unless the instrument is applied very lightly indeed. One layer of cotton underclothing hardly diminishes the pain at all, but allows very hard strokes to to be taken without any risk of cutting or drawing blood. Since the cane is, quite rightly, regarded as the ultimate instrument of correction it should be applied forcefully, or not at all. 25 April 2014 15:36
lesliejones said...
The cane is a delectable instrument. It is easy for a woman to use since it requires a mere flick of the wrist. It conjures up for the recipient visions of schoolrooms past and it also gives the domme the ability to appear demure and calm and even friendly so that when discipline becomes necessary, she may impose it without the need for leather, metal, chains, whips, and other more obvious accoutrements. 30 June 2014 18:16
PeterJohn said...
I have loved the cane since Grammar School. Got it on the hands twice at primary school but that was not the same as the full six at Grammar School. Only there two weeks before I got six from the Senior Mistress for insolence to a trainee teacher. It was such a shock. Sadly got it eleven more times before I left. 1 April 2020 22:00
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