In the hands of a dominant person who does not respect the submissive's wishes, the whipping post can truly be a torturous device. The dominant sex partner has to respect the limits of the torture play, and stop when the submissive utters their safe word.
A whipping post may also be referred to as a torture post.
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One can tie down, whip, and torture a submissive using a whipping post. This piece of sex furniture is designed to highlight a person's vulnerability and render them completely helpless.