Tom and I have a pair of soft leather, black gloves that we have used on many occasions whilst spanking. Usually, Tom spanks me, but we do reverse the roles quite often too so I can answer from both perspectives. However, these are used in consensual spankings not punishment ones, if do have 'punishment' spankings it is with healthy role play and always a prelude to a good romp in the hay afterwards!!!

As the spankee, I find it gives a slightly gentler impact and a nice 'warming' rather that outright stinging effect. As a warm up to 'the main even' it is extremely sexy. However, being leather, it means that exploration of the erotic effects needs to be more external as it will just ruin the leather!!
As a spanker, there is less stinging of the palm meaning you can spank for much longer. Tom can't really explore me as he would bare handed, but when we reverse, I can still attend to his needs so long as I am careful when I finish him.
Hope that helps.
Jo
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