Greetings,
I just found the forum. I would like to add that I prefer ginger paste to using fresh ginger.
You can make a paste with a little lube (I like liquid silk) and a teaspoon of ground ginger. The sting is way more intense than fresh ginger. Plus, if you are self-figging or having it done to you, you can continue to stretch your asshole with ginger covered fingers.
Happy figging!