No the wife doesn't view spankings as foreplay... she views it as straight to orgasm!! But most people know that already...(wink, wink) The fun part is doing a pantie check after the spankings!!!
The wife likes light spanking and we have used blindfolds and soft restraints. I got to be honest though I have found it hard to spank. Never one to like to cause pain am hesitant to hurt somebody I love. :-) But once in a while give her a swat or two.
OH YES!!!!! I am switch he is dom.