Source: Kazdin, A. E. (2005). Spanking and the making of an aggressive child. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 46(3), 256-261.
In many BDSM communities, “the chase” refers to the dynamic of building anticipation, teasing, and escalating intensity before the main impact (the spanking). It creates a psychological “hunt” that can heighten arousal, deepen the power exchange, and make the eventual impact feel more intense and satisfying. spanking central chase