Figging is a practice that involves inserting a piece of skinned ginger root into the human anus, vagina, or urethra to generate an acute burning sensation. The term "figging" comes from the 19th-century word "feaguing" and was historically used as a method of punishment. However, it has since been adopted as a practice of BDSM and sensation play. Here are some key points about figging:

• The ginger root is peeled and shaped like a slender butt plug before being inserted into the orifice.
• The ginger juices cause pain and an intense burning sensation in the sensitive tissues of the rectum, vagina, or urethra.
• If the person being figged tightens the muscles of the anus, the sensation becomes more intense, which is why it is sometimes used in caning to penalize clenching of the buttocks.
• The subject must choose between bracing for the strike, at the consequence of increased burning sensation, or relaxing the buttocks and taking the full force of the blow.
• Other foodstuffs such as hot peppers, cinnamon, garlic, pepper, Tabasco sauce, and peppermint oil can also be used, depending on ones pain tolerance and preferences.
• Figging is believed to have been used as a punishment for enslaved women, adulterous men, and animals among the ancient Greeks and Romans.
• While some historical accounts of figging mention ginger or radish, others refer to the act as "gingering" using a piece of skinned garlic.
• Figging can complement other BDSM activities such as spanking and other impact play.
• The risks of figging include irritation, allergic reactions, and damage to the rectal or vaginal lining.

It is important to note that figging is a potentially dangerous activity and should only be practiced with informed consent, proper preparation, and safety measures in place.