There are many kinds of sensation play that can also appease a dom who loves thrashing you.

I have an elkhide flogger that makes a huge smacking sound and provides a delicious buttocks bounce when I strike extra hard... but no one has ever said anything but "oooooh - that's wonderful" because of how it falls, caresses, and stimulates the skin.

It even brings up a nice glow... and yet provides nothing but pleasure.