Foolishness since 2007

Foolishness since 2007
Foolishness since 2007

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Heinlein Spanks

I enjoyed reading Heinlein. The Spankings were a dessert. 

Robert A. Heinlein included spanking (often as disciplinary or erotic elements) in several of his novels, typically in contexts involving authority, family dynamics, or future societies. Below is a list of confirmed instances, based on direct textual references and fan analyses (e.g., from the Heinlein Society and reader discussions). I've noted the context briefly to avoid spoilers:

  • Glory Road (1963): Explicit spanking scene during a romantic/disciplinary encounter between the protagonist and a female character.
  • I Will Fear No Evil (1970): Contains a spanking scene in a BDSM-influenced context involving the main characters.
  • Time Enough for Love (1973): Multiple references, including Lazarus Long spanking a female companion as part of their relationship dynamic.
  • The Number of the Beast (1980): Features spanking in adventurous/sexual scenarios among the protagonists.
  • To Sail Beyond the Sunset (1987): Maureen Johnson (the narrator) describes being spanked as a child and later in adult contexts.
Less explicit or debatable cases (mentions without full scenes):
  • Stranger in a Strange Land (1961): Brief reference to corporal punishment, but no detailed spanking.
  • Have Space Suit—Will Travel (1958): Implied disciplinary spanking in a family setting, but not graphic.
Heinlein's later works (post-1960s) tend to include these elements more openly, reflecting his evolving themes of free love and alternative social norms. For exact quotes or page numbers, check physical editions or searchable e-books, as they vary by publisher.

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