Impact play is a term used in BDSM to describe a type of sexual activity or play that involves striking or hitting a person's body for the purpose of arousal, sensation, or power exchange. Impact play can encompass a wide range of techniques and implements, such as spanking, paddling, flogging, whipping, caning, and slapping. The sensation from impact play can vary from a gentle, sensual touch to a more intense, stinging or thudding sensation, depending on the force, speed, and implement used.

Impact play is often used within the context of a negotiated power dynamic, where one partner takes on the role of the dominant, delivering the impact, while the other partner takes on the role of the submissive, receiving the impact. This type of play can be used for various purposes, such as punishment, discipline, pleasure, or simply exploring different sensations and power dynamics. It is essential that impact play is consensual, with clear communication, pre-negotiated boundaries, and aftercare to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of all parties involved.

As with all BDSM activities, safety is paramount in impact play, and participants should have a good understanding of proper technique, safe areas of the body to strike, and how to avoid causing injury. Engaging in impact play can be a deeply intimate and exhilarating experience for those who enjoy exploring physical sensations, power dynamics, and erotic play within a safe, consensual, and mutually satisfying context.