The caning left dark pink very ridged tramlines, in one place it looked as though it had broken the skin. The sting subsided quite quickly but my bottom was tender to pressure for the first few days. I had no trouble sitting down, but it certainly reminded me of the experience. Some of the stripes turned to faint blue bruises within twenty-four hours and then yellowed slightly. Today is the fifth day. Dark pink lines are still discernable, but are fading and the tenderness has gone.

How does this compare with others’ experiences? Have I now really experienced what it was truly like?