Featuring Miss Ruby Marks
Why do people enjoy the sharp sting and intimidating “woosh” of a rattan cane? Pro Domme and lifestyle fetishist, Miss Ruby Marks shares caning basics plus digs into the fascinating cultural psychology behind this fetish.
Caning Fetish & the Surprising Reason Behind Its Popularity
Featuring Miss Ruby Marks
Why do people enjoy the sharp sting and intimidating “woosh” of a rattan cane? Pro Domme and lifestyle fetishist, Miss Ruby Marks shares caning basics plus digs into the fascinating cultural psychology behind this fetish.
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