Figging is the practice of inserting a peeled piece of ginger root into the anus or vagina, where its natural oils create a sharp, burning sensation that builds over time. The ginger is typically carved into a plug or finger shape before insertion and removed when the sensation becomes too intense.
People are drawn to figging for the intense, escalating heat that lingers well after the ginger is removed, making it a common addition to impact play or bondage scenes where the burning sensation adds a layer of discomfort that can be controlled by the dominant partner. It is also sometimes used as a form of punishment or predicament play, since the sensation intensifies with clenching and fades when the muscles relax.
Worth knowing: Ginger oils can cause intense irritation, so the root should be peeled fresh, checked for smoothness, and removed immediately if the burn becomes unbearable, with a safeword in place and aftercare ready for the lingering heat.
Also called: ginger figging, ginger plug, root figging, burning root play
