Spanksgiving: The Naughty Side of Thanksgiving

November 28, 2023
ARIANA LEVI

“Brothers and Sisters, Lovers and Sinners, on Thanksgiving, let us give thanks, and on Spanksgiving, let us give spanks.”

Thanksgiving is a delectable occasion that can simultaneously satisfy our appetites and unmask the inherent stresses that often harbor a conflicted and somber atmosphere. That is why we celebrate Spanksgiving! Intriguing historical insights reveal that the early Pilgrims and Puritans were no strangers to administering nonconsensual punishments, including spankings, paddlings, canings, and whippings, for criminal infractions and perceived sexual transgressions.

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"Spanksgiving" has gained momentum within the ever-evolving realm of BDSM. Within this community, committed individuals engaged in a dynamic of dominance and submission actively cultivate their appreciation for the delights and sensations in the impact play world.

Here are my top 5 reasons to celebrate Spanksgiving:

It's a great way to add some fun and excitement to your Thanksgiving celebration!

You can rest easy knowing that spanking is a safe activity with no risk of spreading STDs.

Need some therapeutic relief? Spanking and light flogging can actually provide effective pain management and emotional release.

What better way to embrace the festive spirit of Thanksgiving than with a bit of spanking?

Spankings can hold personal significance, reminding us of past experiences and providing a consensual way to explore and express our desires.

While researching this joyous tradition and holiday, I came across a post on a website called Married Christian Sex. It claims to offer Bible-based sex advice and information for married couples, sex positions, sex toys, sex stories, and sex links. They have an article about the pilgrim origin of Spanksgiving that is fascinating. Here is my favorite part:

On the day after their great celebratory feast, pilgrim wives were eager to make a special display of thanks for everything their husbands had done throughout the previous year. They met together and decided that as a show of devotion, thanks, and submission, each wife would present her butt to her husband for ceremonial spanking — and this was the beginning of Spanksgiving!

A modern wife who wants to demonstrate gratitude to and for her husband will still follow this tradition. The details have varied over time, but most Spanksgiving celebrations include similar elements. In front of her husband, the wife will remove all her clothes, and as she removes each piece of clothing, she will thank him for something he has done for her that year. When she is naked, she will lay herself across his lap to present her butt for spanking. Then the wife will ask the husband for a number of spankings that corresponds to her gratitude for him, with the traditional number being around 10 — perhaps a bit more or fewer depending on her level of thankfulness. The husband will then deliver the appropriate number of spanks while the wife counts them out loud. The spanks will be applied with a firm hand, and the wife will often request them to be done harder if she doesn’t believe they are fully capturing the essence of how thankful she is. When the spankings are complete, the husband and wife will cuddle and make love, concluding the ceremony.

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Spanksgiving offers a unique and playful twist to the traditional Thanksgiving celebration. With its roots in historical practices, this growing trend within the BDSM community explores the pleasures of impact play while facilitating connection and gratitude between partners. Whether for added excitement, therapeutic release, or personal significance, Spanksgiving can undoubtedly bring a cheeky and memorable element to the festive season. So, this Thanksgiving, consider embracing the delightful pleasures of Spanksgiving and creating an experience that blends appreciation, intimacy, and a touch of naughtiness.