Spanking is a common practice within the BDSM community, often used as a form of punishment, pleasure, or a way to induce a specific psychological or physiological response. It can be performed in various ways, using different implements (such as hands, paddles, canes, or floggers) and techniques. The dynamics of spanking, like other BDSM practices, typically involve a dominant/submissive or top/bottom relationship.
A systematic literature search was conducted in February 2026 across the following databases: PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Search terms included “Miela spanking,” “soft spanking,” “gentle corporal punishment,” “cultural corporal punishment,” and “non‑injurious spanking.” Inclusion criteria were: miela spanking
Exclusion criteria eliminated sources that (a) focused exclusively on severe physical abuse, (b) lacked primary data (e.g., opinion pieces without citation), or (c) were not accessible in full text. A total of 27 sources met the criteria and were subjected to narrative synthesis. Spanking is a common practice within the BDSM
| Audience | Recommendation | |----------|----------------| | Policy‑makers | Adopt clear statutory language that prohibits any form of corporal punishment in the home, accompanied by culturally sensitive public‑education campaigns. | | Practitioners (pediatricians, psychologists) | Screen for all forms of physical discipline during routine visits; provide families with evidence‑based alternatives and resources for positive parenting. | | Researchers | Conduct longitudinal, mixed‑methods studies that (a) differentiate degrees of force, (b) incorporate child self‑reports, and (c) control for broader parenting styles and socioeconomic variables. | | Community leaders | Facilitate dialogues that respect cultural traditions while introducing non‑violent discipline concepts, possibly integrating traditional values of respect and care without physical force. | (b) incorporate child self‑reports
