impact play

English

Etymology

From impact +‎ play.

Noun

impact play (uncountable)

  1. (BDSM) The practice of striking another person, either with the hand(s) or with an instrument, for the (usually sexual) pleasure of one or both parties.
    Hypernym: sadomasochism
    Hyponyms: flogging, spanking, flagellation, paddling
    • 2012, Tristan Taormino, The Ultimate Guide to Kink:
      Impact play, whether spanking, caning, flogging, or any combination of these, can enhance your sex or just be fulfilling by itself.