This whole experience may seem bizarre to many. The idea of dressing as a naughty schoolboy to voluntarily accept severe corporal punishment will not appeal to everybody! I hated the experience at the time as I felt exactly as I had felt at school when being caned (although this adult punishment was probably more severe than any I took at school).
Furthermore, it may seem strange that the punishment was given by a master. I am straight and thoroughly enjoy sex with women. However, the idea of being punished by a woman would have been unrealistic since I always associate the cane with a master.