Figging
Meaning
Figging is the practice of peeling and carving a piece of ginger root into a slim butt-plug shape, then inserting it into someone’s anus.
The combination of the strong ginger and the sensitive rectum creates an intense, burning sensation, going from uncomfortable to extreme in just a few minutes.
The sensation can stay as long as half an hour before decreasing in intensity.
If the person tightens the anal muscles, the sensation becomes stronger.
This practice is performed sexually in kink play such as BDSM, role play, or as punishment.
Origin
“Figging” is derived from the 19th century English word “feaguing”, referring to the practice of making a horse hold its tail high by inserting ginger into its anus,
The practice was first recorded used in Ancient Greece, to discipline female slaves. They would be restrained, stripped, then have the ginger inserted.
It was also practiced in the Victorian era.
Spread and Usage
Starting out as ancient punishment, the practice has now been adopted by the kink and BDSM community.
Doms may use the ginger buttplug to punish their Subs in BDSM play, but it is also popular in other kinks, such as role-play.
In particular Victorian Era role play, and also Medical role play.
“Figging” is completely safe, but very uncomfortable.
External References
- Wikipedia – Figging
- Vice – An Intro to Figging—The Kink Where You Put Ginger in Your Butt