Canes can be very fun if you know how to use them right. They are a great toy to inflict pain and pleasure on your partner at the same time. But before you get into anything with it, you should know the safety precautions. The first thing you need to do is practice. If you don’t know what you are doing or have the wrong technique, then you could cause your partner a lot of harm. No doubt, you are rather fond of them, so be careful.
Canes can cause some abrasions and cuts on the skin, so don’t use decorative canes made of porous materials with different partners. Just in case, you should always clean your toy well and have some alcohol and gauze nearby.
Before you use it, make sure to check toy for any sharp edges or loose splinters. Before you hit your partner, it is to practice a great deal on a pillow or cushion. When you are hitting someone, make sure the hits are parallel to one another. If the hits are crossed, you will be causing unnecessary damage. Don’t ever hit the tailbone, kidneys, neck or face!
You have a great variety of materials for canes to choose from. Rattan canes are among the most popular because they are easy to clean and durable. These canes are also flexible and light. You can also find them wrapped in leather to make them hit harder.
Another popular material is bamboo. They look similar to rattan Upkeep of a bamboo cane requires it be kept moist because they can break rather easily when dry. This can result in splinters and cause some real damage. So bamboos are not an ideal choice for people who are just starting out with caning.
Another natural fiber used is reed and are similar to rattan canes. But they are not varnished and don’t have any joints. These canes are thin and provide a very hard sting.
On the other side of the spectrum are fiberglass canes. They are not very flexible, but they are quite light and easy to control. As a result the hits are very painful.
The Lucite canes come in a variety of colors, so they are very pretty to look at. However they are not recommended for beginners because they can break easily. The broken edges can be quite sharp.
If you are looking for something more friendly for a beginner, then plastic can be an awesome choice. They are flexible and easy to control, so they are perfect to work on your aim. They also sound beautifully when they cut through the air.
Derlin canes are very heavy and painful. They even hit harder than rattan. Hence, you should only get one of them if you are already an expert. If you are looking to make your play more interesting, you can always incorporate a carbon fiber cane to your collection. They are not super flexible but they get the job done. The fun part is they are electro conductive, so you can add a violet wand to the mix.
Whatever you choose, make sure to clean them very well with some toy cleaner or alcohol after every use. The canes made of rattan, bamboo and reed need a little more maintenance. You need to soak them with salt water or steam them every once in a while to prevent the chance of breakage. A good idea is to keep them hanging up in a bathroom so they can absorb the moisture.
