personally speaking, even though i like a good spanking there are certain implements that i do NOT like. While i don't mind the flogger and enjoy it throughly, i hate the cane and, at times, just the suggestion of it makes me correct my misbehavior. An effective, well thought out punishment for me combines both mental and physical.

For example, after a session Master will hold and cuddle me... if the session was done as punishment He will not and that hurts much more than the marks on my body.

just my .02!