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SherriA -> RE: What is ginger used for? (7/31/2004 9:48:10 AM)
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Unfortunately, I don't have author information for this article, but it should explain basic ginger root play.
Figging - The Art of Ginger Root Play
When I first wrote an article on figging some years ago, I received,
not surprisingly, a heap of e-mail from lifestylers who had never
heard of this. They were most appreciative to have received the
information though, and many were anxious to try the technique. I
thought that with a new crop (no pun intended) of Doms and subbies
entering our community, I would rewrite the article. If you're
already familiar with figging, you may skip this. If figging sounds
like an old Scottish sport, you'd better stick around and read on.
Figging, anal play (or torture) using ginger root, seems to be an art
that is increasingly ignored. Maybe it's because there isn't enough
information passed on about it or perhaps with the advent of fancy
salves, chemicals and potions that can mimic ginger, lifestylers
don't want to take the time needed to prepare for this activity.
Either reason precludes a pleasurable and memorable experience.
While there is still controversy as to the origins and reasons to
figging, it is fairly well agreed upon that it dates back to the
Victorian era. Mentions of figging can be found
in some Victorian literature. Back in those days, the Victorians
were a fairly bawdy, perverted, kinky bunch behind closed doors (ya
gotta love them).
Caning, a very popular form of punishment, especially for the female
miscreant, was elevated to an art form itself. There is evidence
that figging actually had its beginnings when ginger was used in a
caning victim's anus to prevent her from clenching her buttocks
during punishment. While I'll expand on this later, clenching one's
butt while it hosts ginger causes an intense burning sensation. Now
why the
Victorians didn't want to see the victim clench her rear is beyond
me. Somehow, the practice was picked up as a technique unto itself
in the lifestyle.
I have practiced figging for many years and have turned many subs
onto it. While it is a fairly easy technique to master, some care
is necessary and proper preparation is required.
So, let's delve into the world of ginger (or Gilligan and Mary Ann).
Ginger, in its natural state, is sold as a "hand". For you non-
gourmets, it's called a hand because it somewhat resembles one.The
protuberances from the hand are called, yes Martha, fingers.
Unfortunately, many supermarkets now precut the hand into fingers and
package them as a convenience. What's the matter with them! Don't
they realize they are making it difficult for us Doms to torture our
subbies butts??!! I mean really sorry again. Stay away from the
precut stuff unless you've had enough experience to safely play with
small fingers. Celeste, no wise cracks here!! Find a place that sells
a hand. If the supermarket doesn't have any, visit any oriental
grocery store. Buy the largest hand you can find and scurry it home.
Keep the entire hand in a cool dry place until you are ready to use
it. The sooner you use it, however, the better the effect unless you
age it properly which I'll get to later. When play time rolls
around, I usually like to have my sub bound, face down on the bed
over a pillow. No blindfold
here. I make it a point of allowing her to watch and hear me
prepare the ginger. The anticipation is spectacular especially if
she's never experienced it before. The gyrations generated from the
anticipation alone are well worth the experience. Now you are ready
to cut a finger of ginger from the hand. Unless the fingers are
very long, do not cut the finger off at the joint of the hand.
Remove the finger by cutting down into the palm of the hand so that
you get a long, uniform width finger. I like to use a finger no
smaller than 4 inches. Longer is better. Take a paring knife or
vegetable peeler and remove the brown skin. Make sure all the skin
is off as well as insuring that all the bumps and knots are cut off
and smoothed as well. Try not to remove too much meat underneath, as
you want to retain as full a finger as possible. Take your time and
don't rush this step. As you work, rinse it under cold water
periodically to help wash away pieces of skin. Ginger is fibrous and
sometimes takes a little time to prepare properly. If you're into
oriental cooking, you'll love the delicate ginger aroma that is
released as you do this step. The smell is a great stimulus for the
sub as well. It heralds things to cum (yes, pun intended). After
you
have the skinned root all smooth and nice, you now have to perform
the tricky bit. With the paring knife, about two-thirds of the way
down the root, carefully carve a concavity around the finger. This
will act as a retention device. Similar to a butt plug where the
sphincter locks around the tapered portion of the plug, the concavity
will do the same thing. Make the ring no more than a half inch
wide. Remember; do not taper the finger all the way down to the
end. You want full circumference of the finger two-thirds of the way
down, a half-inch retention ring and then full circumference
continuing down to the end of the finger. Do not carve out too much
however, as this will weaken the finger and increase the possibility
of breaking it while in the sub. You don't need a very deep ring
for retention. After you have carefully completed this step, rinse
the finger off and dip it in cold water. Make sure the tip of the
finger is
sufficiently rounded. You can always touch this area up with a knife
or peeler.Now it's ready to insert. Unlike your own finger, you do
not use lube with a ginger finger. Lubricant acts as a sealant and
prevents the ginger moisture from doing its thing. Instead, use the
cold water to keep the finger wet. Slowly insert the finger into the
sub's anus. DON'T RUSH HERE. TAKE YOUR TIME. Wet ginger is slick
enough to slide in with care. When the anus finally opens and
accepts the ginger, slide it in up the ring and let the sub close
around it. The beauty of ginger is that it takes a
little while for the effect to take place. Once it begins, it builds
steadily. While you are waiting for the fun to begin, go wash off
your hands. You don't want to touch your eyes or your sub's eyes by
accident with ginger on your hands. Now sit down in a comfy chair
and enjoy the show. Most submissives will become rather vocal as the
ginger works its magic. Depending on the fortitude of the sub, the
potency of the ginger and how much of a mindfuck you prorogued with,
the reactions will vary. A
few subs have reported that the ginger doesn't do any more than,
let's say, Ben Gay, however, they are far and few between. Most
subs report that the effects were far greater than they imagined.
Different strokes for different folks. To increase the effect, pinch
your sub's buttocks together and hold them for a minute or two. This
causes a big boost in burning sensation and if done every so often,
keeps your sub
awake. The effects of the ginger will last approximately twenty
minutes or so, after which, the effects diminish rapidly. The nice
thing about ginger is no matter how intense the effect on the sub,
you won't hurt her/him and it is short-lived.Once the sensation
ceases, remove the ginger and go about your other session business.
Ginger also has a property that puts it far ahead of any ginger
wannabe substance. The juice of the root has the ability to cause
incredible horniness. I have had subs begin to sob, begging to have
something inserted into their pussies and to have orgasm. The
reaction is tenfold if the ginger juice comes in contact with the
clit.
Cut a small slice of ginger, making sure it has one flat side.Place
this side directly onto the clit and hold it there. Depending on
anatomy, some women will be able to retain the slice on their clit
without assistance. Apply ginger to the clit while the ginger butt
plug is in place and watch the fun. I have experienced some of the
most
stunning results with subbies using this technique. I don't have a
perfect scientific explanation as to why ginger causes such an
aphrodisiac effect but suffice to say it works. Being an equal
opportunity lifestyler, I don't want to forget the male sub and his
Domme. Ginger is dynamite for CBT. Cut a julienne slice of peeled
ginger. It should be approximately 1/8-1/4 inch wide by at least 1
inch long. Make sure it is smooth and that the edges are rounded.
Use the paring knife "gingerly" for this task. Make sure your sub is
tied down face up. Dip the ginger in water and slowly insert it
into the urethra of the cock. Make sure you leave enough sticking
out to be able to remove it easily. The effect of ginger in a cock
is almost immediate and the sub will react quite vigorously. The
burning is incredibly intense. If it become too much for your sub,
remove the ginger and give her a minute's rest. When the ginger is
removed, the burning sensation drops dramatically. Eventually, the
sensation will wear off but not until the sub is spent. Now for a
little technique that will "turbocharge" your ginger.Using your
ginger soon after you buy it will assure potency. Storing ginger,
unprotected, for long periods of time will rob it of its "zip."
However, if you have any ginger fingers left after playtime, place it
in a sealed, plastic bag and place it in the veggie bin in the
refrigerator. Now, like the aging of fine wine, forget about it for
a while. After a few days, check the ginger. If things are going
well, the inside of the bag should have moisture on it. If a little
mold has formed on the ginger, it's time for play. If not, put it
back in the bin for another day
or two and check it daily until mold forms. The mold is harmless
and does not
penetrate the tough, fibrous skin of the root. Peel and prepare the
ginger as before and play as usual. But look out! The juice of the
ginger has increased dramatically in potency. If you think you had a
good time when the ginger was new, wait till you play now! Any
unused ginger should be discarded at this point.Two words of
caution. First, if your sub is allergic to ginger (I haven't run
into one yet), don't play with it. You can ignite an allergic skin
reaction. Not good. Second, if by some chance the ginger breaks
off in your sub's butt and you can't retrieve it, don't bother with
emergency rooms. They will only cause you a hassle. Instead, just
throw your sub into the wok with some chicken and enjoy. Hmmm.I've
kind of worked up an appetite for oriental tonight. Oh, Play safe.
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