Figging – Wtf?

While the sound of figging may make you crave a fruity cookie, in actuality it’s all about the spice. Traditionally, figging, is the sexual practice of inserting peeled ginger into your anus in order to experience a burning sensation. In today’s world of kink, figging can be expanded to insertion into the vagina, or even the urethra. It may sound crazy, but there is some truth behind the phrase ” you need to feel the burn.

Why may someone want to intentionally set their anus ablaze? This can be answered with the same science behind why some like to be spanked or the reason for the existence of nipple clamps. Many people find extreme sexual pleasure through pain. This is because endorphins are sent into your body in order to comfort you. This can be pleasurable for many during a sex session, which is why there are plenty of toys and accessories made to cause pain. The sensation of burning in an already blood filled erogenous zone could be more than enough to send your lover over the edge.

Additionally it can be used in a form of punishment. There are lots in the kink community who enjoy being punished by others and even pay for it. Those who hold this kink may like to be stepped on, bound and left alone for long periods of time, or in the case of those who choose to experiment with figging, have a peeled piece of ginger inserted inside a mucus membrane. In this instance, it is less about the sensation and more about the fact that they are being punished. Being placed in a position of submissiveness can be an enjoyable and calming experience.

Ginger, like many spices, interact with your mucus membranes and cause them to go into over production, the same way your eyes water when you get something spicy in them. This can be a good thing for lubrication in those areas as it would make you wetter naturally, decreasing the need for a personal lubricant. The interaction will also bring more blood to the area, making it more sensitive to touch and vibrations therefore increasing the amount of pleasure you receive.

When it comes to safety, theres a few things you need to remember. Anything you place inside your anus, should have a base much wider than the rest of the piece. This prevents your muscles from sucking it in, making it hard to retrieve. You should also be cautious about the chance the ginger will break off from the base, leaving you in the same predicament. In general, fruits and vegetables should not be inserted into your body. There are microbes and organisms that live on and in them that can wreak real havoc on your body. While you should be fine for the most part, it’s just not worth the risk. I would recommend purchasing a butt plug and a warming lubricant to have a similar experiment in a much cleaner and safer way.