Letters from Uniform Girls 16

Dear Editor,

I was interested in the letter from H.J. Mc. in issue No. 27 of Blushes, when he wrote at some length about humiliation techniques. I thought some of those he advocated were rather severe and I do not think it necessary to go to such lengths.

In the first place, I think it wrong to apply punishment to a girl’s breasts. I know this is a most delicate and sensitive area of a girl’s body but I think it quite unsuitable for punishment. I do not think the nipples should be pinched or squeezed by some device, nor should the breasts themselves be subjected to chastisement. Strapping and caning are absolutely out and even slapping is wrong. One must remember the main purpose of a young woman’s breasts is for the next generation and, therefore, need all the protection they can get.

Having said that, it does not mean pleasure cannot be had from them (and given to her) by means of fondling, kissing and sucking. That, however, is another matter entirely… so let us get back to the point about humiliation.

This can very well be achieved by the mere fact of exposure either in front of a single male or a group of males. It should be borne in mind that this is unwilling exposure and not the type so often seen on southern beaches. Additional humiliation can be given by comments from those who are watching this exposure. The breasts shown can be derided for their size, whether they be small or large. Also for the size of nipples. Joggling of the breasts can also be a great embarrassment to a young woman and this can be achieved by making her run on the spot. Provided there is not excessive pinching or squeezing, there is no reason why male watchers should not be invited to have a feel of the mammaries on display. The young woman should be warned in advance that any objection to this, or attempt at avoidance, will simply result in an increase in her punishment. Incidentally, this punishment will already have been publicly announced so that she, and the audience, know what to expect.

Now we come to the actual punishment itself. This should be administered with the girl completely naked — especially when an audience, male or female, is present. The girl will have to remove her own clothing, then stand in a corner with hands on head. At this stage, light refreshments might well be produced for those present and conversation can become general, though if it has some bearing on the sins of youth and the need for greater discipline, so much the better. Remember, there is never any need to rush a punishment. The longer a culprit has to wait, the more her nerves will be stretched. Also, knowing that eyes will be constantly upon her waiting nakedness will add to her humiliation.

There are, of course, many devices over which a girl can be placed to receive her punishment. Although no device is actually necessary. She can simply be ordered to bend and touch her toes, or kneel on the floor, head well down and bottom as high as possible. I have nothing against such postures but confess I prefer some object to be involved. A bench, a stool, a chair, a table… all are of great practical value when punishment is given. However, I prefer something specially designed and constructed. This seems to lend greater weight and authority to the proceedings. Also, the sight of such a construction is a most fearsome one for the person about to be placed upon it.

You will realise from what I am saying that, although the punishment itself is the essential centrepiece of everything, the preliminaries are extremely important and are a form of punishment themselves. What I am absolutely dead against is a girl marching into a study, being told to bend over a desk with her skirt up and her knickers down, then getting half a dozen haphazard strokes, after which she is told to behave herself in future.

It is far better that a girl be told well in advance what her punishment is going to be. Twelve, or even twenty four hours, for example. That concentrates the mind wonderfully. Also, as you will understand, I do not agree with punishment in isolation (though I understand it is sometimes unavoidable) but think it far more effective when a group, preferably mixed, is there to see it carried out. If you like, though it isn’t really necessary, you can say their raison d'être is to see that the punishment is neither too severe nor too lenient!

Now as to the structure over which the young woman is placed for punishment. My preference is for one which I first saw illustrated in some book concerning discipline in Victorian reform establishments. This whipping block, as it was called, was almost triangular in shape, thus the culprit’s torso was slanting steeply down the front of the block, her buttocks were curving taut at its apex, whilst her thighs and calves sloped down the back of the block. The thighs could either be allowed to remain close together or pulled wide apart.

In the illustration I saw, there was a low stool on each side of the block. On each stool stood a female wardress with a cane in her hand so, presumably, strokes were laid on from alternate sides. The reason for the stools was that, quite obviously, the canes came cracking down from a great height and were thus all the more effective for that. But those were barbarous days to which I for one do not think we should return (though there are quite a few who do it seems): However, having said that, I am still a great advocate of corporal punishment for those who have reached an age of responsibility and perfectly well know right from wrong. A sharp shock, involving shame and humiliation, is what is required these days. Not savagery.

P.R., Herts

Dear Blushes,

First may I say we think your magazines are simply the best of their type. The new Blushes 27 is particularly good and my husband especially likes the photos on pages 17/19/21.

We are both very much into the world of C.P. and at least once a week I submit to a mild spanking or bend over for a few light strokes from the cane. It is my strong belief that the vast majority of people who are into C.P. have at some time in their life experienced C.P. as a punishment. My husband received the cane on numerous occasions at school and I received one memorable punishment about fifteen years ago — more of which in a minute. To receive C.P. as a punishment is an incredibly humiliating experience and leaves a very strong mark on the mind. A mark so strong that although the pain was unbearable at the time, there builds up a strong desire to experience similar pain again.

However, what really prompted me to write to you is the latest Blushes trend of girls being photographed having been made to lie on a table and stick their legs up in the air, as I am only too aware of this position. The memorable punishment I referred to took place in Glasgow.

I was working as a waitress in a nightclub. The money was good and we did well out of tips. After a few months another girl and I worked out a way of earning some extra money. Essentially we brought two bottles of spirits ourselves and put them behind the bar. During the evening any drinks we sold from these bottles would not be rung up in the till and we would keep a count. At some stage each evening we would simply remove the appropriate amount from the till. It was easy to earn £20 extra a night each. Unfortunately we were found out and the owner asked to see us before the club opened the next day. He told us he wasn’t interested in how much we’d taken — he used the word ‘stolen’ — but he’d give us both a straight choice. Either we would be reported to the police or we could take a private punishment from him. Neither of us wanted the police, so we asked what he meant by ‘private punishment’. He replied that he would punish us both as we totally deserved. We knew we had no choice and told him so. He told us to wait behind after the club closed at 2.00 am until everyone else had gone home. The evening was terrible and neither of us could concentrate. What did he mean exactly? How severe would he be? Where would we be hit, presumably across our bottoms. The whole prospect was terrifying.

Eventually the club closed and all the other waitresses had left. He made us sit in the bar for about fifteen minutes before coming out of his office. He was carrying a tawse which was about 18 inches long.

He told us that we would both thoroughly regret our actions. He had clearly lost hundreds of pounds and he felt he was entitled to enjoy himself at our expense. It was a shock to think that he was going to enjoy punishing us.

He then said that we would each get twelve strokes of the tawse in two instalments. The tawse would be applied to our bottoms and first we were to undress. Indeed I was already mortified about being punished with only a leotard and tights on (the skirt would have risen up anyway). We both pleaded for him to let us keep our clothes on, but he said we were both attractive girls and part of his enjoyment would be having us in the nude. With incredible embarrassment we undressed. The skirt first followed by the leotard — top first and I slowly pushed it down my legs. I was now naked except for a pair of tights which I also had to take off. As we both stood there he fetched a dining chair from the restaurant. He then told my girlfriend to bend over the back with her legs stretched out behind and hands on the floor in front of the chair. As she bent over he told her to stretch her legs further back. Her bottom looked terribly prominent.

He simply picked up his tawse, told her to hang on, and gave her the first stroke. He brought the strap down from over his shoulder and it made a terrible thwack as it hit her bottom. Five times more he did this and she then got up slowly. He told me to take the same position. The humiliation was incredible as I bent over and my bottom felt totally exposed. Without warning the first stroke hit me and I cried out. The pain was terrible but I told myself to have more control. The second and third strokes were better but I was gasping by the fifth and sixth and felt as if I was completely on fire. I was told to stand up.

He then said — ‘Now to the second instalment’ and led us to the restaurant. He then told my girlfriend to get up on the table, lay on her back and stick her legs up in the air. She was horrified and protested. He replied that she was not in a position to protest. Slowly she laid on the table and put her legs in the air. Nothing was hidden. Her pubic hair — the vagina — was all totally exposed. He stood to one side and held onto her ankle and told me to hold the other ankle with her legs about 18 inches apart. Standing there with my bottom on fire — with no clothes on — whilst he humiliated my girlfriend totally — and knowing it was my turn soon was simply terrible.

He told her to keep her legs straight and that she would get six more strokes to the base of her bottom. He then gave her the first whack in this new position. His backswing was horizontal and despite all else it didn’t look quite as painful. However he seemed to be taking more time and he must have strung out the six whacks over a couple of minutes. It was then my turn. Slowly I laid on the table and pushed my legs up in the air. I felt it was not possible to be more embarrassed. He told me to part my legs and again took one ankle himself and told my girlfriend to hold the other. Clearly my pubic hair and vagina were there for him to see. I had been correct in thinking that the strokes were not quite so painful, but the humiliation made up for that. He again made the final six strokes last a long time. My bottom however was in agony and it was difficult to remain composed. He told us to get dressed and also that he felt he got his money’s worth. Clearly he had enjoyed himself.

Z. B., London

Dear Editor,

I have always been fascinated by the use of the birch in schools and reform institutions. As I understand it, it is one of the most severe corrective instruments of all.

Why, therefore, do you not ever show the birch in use? Is there some law against it being shown in use or is it that it simply is now an old-fashioned instrument?

Young women in your pages either get spanked, strapped or caned. Frankly, I would like a little more variety. Even though what you show is very, very good indeed. The best magazine about in my view. It’s just this quirk I have about the birch being applied to a young woman’s bare bottom.

Frankly, I would love you to do a series on Victorian-style discipline with housemaids and the like having to take down their large, frilly-legged bloomers in order to get punished by the mistress of the house. Or the master! Any chance?

John K. (Lincoln)

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