Impact play involves consensually hitting, spanking, or striking the body for erotic stimulation, power exchange, or emotional release. Tools can include hands, paddles, floggers, belts, or canes—and each creates its own style of sensation. For many, it’s not about punishment or pain, but connection, rhythm, and the release that comes with giving or receiving impact. Negotiation, warm-up, and aftercare are key to keeping the scene grounded, safe, and satisfying. Done well, impact play can be bonding, cathartic, arousing—or all three.