For me spanking has always been and is a real punishment. In our relationship spanking has never been fun, but it is always the first and one of the punishments that I have to accept for my misdemeanours and breaking the rules. There is no safe word in it.
I also get a reminder spanking, which is also painful, but spanking for misdemeanours is much more painful and embarrassing. Especially when I cried, asked for remission of the punishment, which nevertheless continues, in return hearing embarrassing comments from her mouth.
Now my requests are not possible, because for some time I have been gagged during punishments, but I still hear her embarrassing comments, referring to my acceptance of spanking and crying.
It is always like this, even though before spanking I always promise myself that I will accept it with dignity and humility, but every tool in her hand, and especially the cane, quickly verifies it.