Who is a Spanko and How Many of Us are There?

For as long as we've been discussing the topic, we spankos have debated the proportion of the adult population that shares our interest in consensual adult spanking. The answer to that question depends in large measure upon how we define who is a spanko.

Large Population advocates cite studies that show a majority of adults have fantasized about spanking or being spanked.

Small Population proponents assert that fantasizing is not spanking and a few quick whacks during sex has little in common with an OTK paddling. Therefore, any meaningful number has to be much lower.

A recent survey involving 4,989 university students, found that 59.1% said they have "been lightly spanked" during a sexual encounter. This question probes actual experience rather than just fantasies. In this context, the percentage seems fairly high.

There are a number of ways in we can interpret this single data point. University students might be more willing to experiment than the general adult population, but they almost certainly have less experience in doing so.

The question asked about being "lightly spanked," but we have no information regarding how light or how often.

Finally, the question asks the respondent whether they personally were spanked, not whether they spanked someone else. The 40.9% who responded "No" could include tops who we might otherwise count among the "Yes" responses to our question.

The factor that underlies this analysis is who we count among our ranks? I am inclined toward the Large Population viewpoint and a big tent membership.

Group	Include
No interest	No
Curious about spankings	No
Tried spanking, didn't like it	No
Fantasize about spankings	Yes
Fifty Shades fans	Yes
Past experience, now inactive	Yes
Spanking only during sex	Yes
Self-spankers	Yes
Romantic spankings	Yes
Recreational spankings	Yes
Domestic Discipline	Yes
BDSM including spankings	Yes

If we use this definition, what's the number? I have yet to see a survey that poses the right questions, so we are still guessing based upon fragmentary evidence. My guess is somewhere between a quarter and a half of adults are spankos, with lots of variation across subpopulations.

But that's just my opinion. What do you think?

Spanking Survey

Here's a bit of fun.

Spanking Survey
Have you ever been spanked?:	Only a couple of thousand times
Do you like to be spanked?:	Absolutely
Are you bad?:	I'm very good
Are you spanked over your pants or are pants and undies pulled down?:	All of the above
What is your favorite thing about spanking?:	The hot lovemaking that follows
Do you get spanked hard?:	I think so
What position are you in when getting spanked?:	Whatever Randy decides
What do you like to be spanked with?:	It depends upon the mood, situation
Do you all get spanked?:	I'm just one person, and yes
Who spanks you?:	My husband, Randy
How long does the spanking last?:	Until he thinks I've had enough
When is the last time you got spanked?:	Friday
Do you spank yourself?:	Very seldom, but I have
Do you have a spanking fetish?:	Um, yeah, I'd say so
After your spanking is over do you still act bratty later on?:	Probably not
How hard do you get spanked?:	Sometimes, I still feel sore a day later
Have you ever gotten your butt belted?:	Yes
Have you ever gotten your butt paddled?:	Yes, we own several paddles
Have you ever gotten spanked in public?:	Yes
What do you get spanked with the most?:	Probably a paddle or hairbrush
On a scale of 1-10 how much does the spanking hurt?:	More than a bee sting, less than childbirth
Do you feel you deserve it?:	I totally deserve it
What do you get spanked for?:	Foreplay, fun, stress relief, because he wants to
How many times have you gotten spanked?:	Thousands
How many times does the spanker spank you during the spanking?:	It really varies a lot
What do you do to deserve them?:	Being a loving partner (and a total spanko!)
Have you ever gotten spanked in front of your friends?:	No
Have you ever gotten your butt caned?:	Yes
Do you like the pain of the spanking?:	Usually
Have you ever gotten spanked with a wooden spoon?:	Yes
Have you ever gotten spanked with a hairbrush?:	Yes, often
Have you ever asked to be spanked for something you did wrong?:	Not exactly
Is spanking a big part of your everyday life?:	I run a spanking blog with over 900 posts
Do you get spanked more than once a day?:	Sure
How often do you get spanked?:	A couple times per week on average
Is your butt red and sore afterwards?:	I hope so
Do you spanked gently or hard?:	Hard most times
Have you ever gotten spanked with a sneaker?:	Yes
Do you believe in spanking?:	Only for consenting adults
Have you ever been spanked so hard that you started to cry?:	Yes, but it's very rare for me
At what age did you start getting spanked?:	By Randy at 19
Do you still a get spanked?:	Oh yeah
Do you think that spanking is a good punishment?:	That's not part of our relationship
Have you ever gotten spanked for swearing?:	Yes, but it was in fun
Do you think spanking is fun?:	Absolutely
What does the spanker say to you before your spanking?:	Read my accounts
Have you ever gotten spanked for getting bad grades?:	Nope
Have you ever gotten a spanking for no reason at all?:	Those are the best kind!
Have you ever gotten spanked by a teacher?:	Only in role play
Is your butt spankable?:	So I am told
Who spanks you the most?:	Randy
Is spanking your hobby?:	That's a fair statement
Do you want a spanking right now?:	I guess so
Do you get lectured during the spanking?:	Sometimes in role play
Have you ever gotten spanked with your butt in the air?:	Yes
Have you ever gotten spanked so hard you butt was swollen?:	Yes
Have you ever watched someone else you know getting spanked?:	Not in person
Do you hate spankings?:	Of course not
Have you ever spanked someone:	No, that's not my role
Did they learn their lesson?:	N/A
How many people spank you?:	One
Is spanking allowed in your family?:	There are only two of us who live here
Have you ever been spanked with more than one spanking instrument?:	Certainly
Have you ever gotten spanked for lying?:	Not that I recall
Have you ever gotten spanked for cursing?:	I already answered that question!
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