Figging - Sex with ginger?

Figging involves inserting a piece of peeled ginger root anally or vaginally. The natural spiciness of ginger irritates the mucous membranes and triggers a pleasurable pain. We explain how you can best prepare yourself or your partner for figging.

What is figging?

Figging is a sexual practice that belongs to the world of BDSM. It involves peeling a piece of ginger root and shaping it like a plug. It is then inserted anally or vaginally. The natural spiciness of the ginger causes a painful tingling sensation on the sensitive mucous membrane. Depending on the size of the suppository, the pain is more or less intense. In addition to the term "figging", the term "gingering" is also used for this practice.

The burning sensation triggers a pleasurable pain inside the body. In contrast to consensual blows or other corporal punishment, figging does not leave any marks on the skin. This makes figging ideal for you if you are aroused by pleasure pain but want to keep it to yourself in everyday life.

Since figging is associated with physical pain, it is a common practice in BDSM. Figging is often used by the dominant part for punishment. The dom or the femdom administers the spicy sub the root to demonstrate their own position of power.

In ancient Greece, figging was used as a method of torture. Today, many couples integrate this practice consensually into their sex life.

You can use this kind of pleasure play without any major preparation. You can easily buy the pieces of ginger in the supermarket and peel them at home with a fruit peeler or spoon. This practice is ideal if you and your partner spontaneously decide to add a little fire into your love life. Another plus point: using ginger as a sex toy is cheap!

Where does the term figging come from?

The origin of the term "figging" is not entirely clear. It is probably a derivation of the "fig sign", a once obscene gesture in which the thumb is placed between the index and middle fingers. In earlier cultures, this finger position was used to insult someone.

Another theory is that horse traders administered ginger suppositories rectally to their horses in order to achieve a higher selling price. The burning sensation in the anus area caused the horses to raise their tails, making them appear more handsome and stronger. This was referred to as "feaguing", which means "driving".

What is the kick of using ginger sexually?

Power & tingling pain turn you or your partner on? Then you should try figging! The small ginger root looks harmless at first glance, but it's really something! Depending on the dosage, the pain ranges from gentle tingling to fiery-burning. So you can slowly push yourself to your individual limits slowly.

Hot secret? Figging can be integrated into everyday life in a fun way.

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But not only the pain factor makes figging a seductive toy in the SM session. Many people also enjoy wearing the ginger piece for everyday tasks. So the pleasurable pain can be experienced quietly and inconspicuously in a restaurant or while shopping, for example.

Men can use the tingling root to achieve a particularly intense erection with the tingling root: The slightly burning pain stimulates blood circulation. The penis is generously supplied with blood, stamina is improved and the duration of the erection is prolonged.

What needs to be considered when figging?

Figging is generally associated with a very low risk of injury. Once the piece of ginger has been inserted, it takes two to five minutes for the pleasurable burning sensation to begin. Depending on the size of the piece, the effect can last between twenty minutes to an hour.

For you and your partner to really enjoy figging, you should keep the following in mind:

• As with all BDSM practices SSC (stands for safe, sane, consensual) also comes first here. Under no circumstances should you insert a piece of ginger into your partner without consent. Consent is key!
• Avoid bringing the ginger into contact with your eyes. The ginger pungency not only irritates the mucous membrane in the genital area, but can also cause burning pain in the sensitive eye area. It is best to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after peeling.
• Juicy, fresh ginger is far more intense than dried ginger. So if you are looking for a particularly intense burning you should go for fresh ginger. If you want to take things slowly, you can leave the peeled ginger to rest for a few days. The essential oils will evaporate and the ginger will burn less.
• Prepare the ginger properly: To do this, cut off a long piece of the tuber and peel it thoroughly. Depending on the intensity, the piece can be thicker or even plug-shaped. It is sufficient to peel the part that will later be inside the body. The unpeeled end of the suppository is easier to grasp and pull out.
• Round off the piece of ginger well so that no injuries can occur during insertion.
• Feel your way in slowly: Especially at the beginning, you can first try out whether the burning sensation excites you. To do this, you can rub the peeled ginger on the outside of your genital area, glans, clitoris or nipples.
• You should be aware that an inserted piece of ginger cannot be reversed. The pain will last for about twenty minutes in the anus or the vulva, even if you remove the plug again.
• A ginger suppository that you have had anally inserted should never be used vaginally. The bacteria can cause the natural flora of the vagina to become unbalanced, which can lead to unpleasant inflammation.
• To avoid pesticides and other harmful substances, choose organic ginger.
• Even if you like the pleasure pain ginger, you should always take a few days off between figging sessions. The mucous membrane needs some time to regenerate.
• If you don't have any fresh ginger to hand, you can also use ginger powder. This can be mixed with a little water to make a paste that is easy to dose.
• If the ginger has gone astray, an anal or vaginal douche will help to get the residue out of the body. You can also try squatting down and gently squeezing the ginger and helping it out with your fingers.
• The pain can then be relieved with ointments. Inserting a cold dildo can also be a way to cool down.

Find out more about sex with ginger!

From now on, you will certainly look at the small tuber in the supermarket with different eyes. If you're curious to find out whether the tingling ginger pain will drive you and your partner out of your mind, don't hesitate any longer. Bring the spicy wonder root home and prepare it according to the instructions! We wish you fiery fun!

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