What is figging?

Figging is a practice involving the insertion of a piece of peeled ginger into the anus or other body orifices like the vagina or even the urethra. The ginger, carved to resemble a butt plug, induces a burning sensation due to its spicy nature. This practice is often associated with BDSM subcultures, where individuals derive pleasure or pain from such activities. The term "figging" originates from historical practices where horse trainers would use ginger in a similar manner to make horses appear more lively and upright during shows and competitions, a practice now deemed illegal 1.