Impalement is an ancient form of [[sm:torture]] and execution. For execution, the victim is usually dropped onto a shorter rod or stake. The rod pieces the chest or stomach area and the weight of the victim makes the stake penetrate deeper and deeper. The victim usually bleeds to death. Torture impalement is usually started from the [[sex:anal|anus]] or sometimes the mouth. The victim is restraint while the stake is pushed deeper and deeper. This  often leads to a slow death as well but not without giving the victim a chance to "confess" first. During the [[sm:medieval|dark ages]], the [[sm:judascradle|Juda's cradle]] was used instead of the stake to reduce the chance of the victim dying from this torture. [[sm:dolcett|Dolcett's]] drawings often feature impalement.
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Impalement as part of [[fetish:BDSM]] play can be done as long as you limit the depth of the penetration and work with a fairly soft and round dildo. The dildo is usually mounted on a stand that is hight adjustable. The [[ds:submission|submissive]] partner has to stand on the tip toes, then the hight is adjusted. As the subject's feets and legs tire, the toy penetrates deeper, creating a impalement like sensation. It is very important to stabalize the person well so that when the legs get weaker the subject will not fall to the side. \\
For [[sex:anal|anal]] impalement, damage to the sigmoid colon can occur without prior warning signs. It is best to limit the penetration depth by using a toy that quickly increases in width. For [[sex:vagina|vaginal]] impalement, the penetration usually becomes very painful when the toy hits the [[health:cervix]]. The cervix can usually withstand some pressure but it is best to use a base plate on the stand to rest on so the toy will not penetrate too deep.