The Punishment Plug|Punishment plug - Butt plug by Topco recently caught my eye while looking for an anal toy|Anal Beads and butt plugs. A butt plug with a built-in whip? A latex jelly toy that can be used with both oil and water-based lubes [Editor's Note: We recommend using only water or silicone-based lubricants with jelly products]? A rubber tail that can be used to tickle yourself tingly? Sign me up--this one's going in the cart.

After removing it from the package, the first thing I noticed about the toy was its weight. The tail is much more substantial than it looks, which gives it a nice sting when spanking a naughty bottom. Let's just say that when I was whipped with this toy, I knew I had been a bad girl.

Also, the plug acts as a wonderful handle for this type of play. I actually enjoyed being tickled with the tail more than whipped; it felt great to lightly tease my clit with it. My partner also enjoyed having the strands of the tail draped over his balls.

The plug itself is relatively standard. There is nothing unique about its shape. I did like the jelly material, which had just enough 'give' to it that it wasn't painful, but was also firm enough to stay in place with no problem. With a diameter of 1 1/8 inches at its widest point, its girth is probably best described as modest. With just a little lube, I had no trouble coaxing it into my tight back door. Once inside, it gave me a nice, full feeling without being uncomfortable. It did pop out when we attempted some double penetration|Nina Hartley's Guide To Double Penetration, but that wasn't a huge issue.

Cleanup was a breeze with warm, soapy water [Editor's Note: Jelly can't be sterilized, so use a condom if you plan to share this toy]. You do need to make sure that you let it thoroughly dry, as rubber toys tend to collect dust and lint very easily.

I give the Punishment Plug 4 out of 5 stars. It performs admirably as both a butt plug and a flail, with tickling providing a little icing for my cake. If it was just a tiny bit larger, we could probably execute some very nice double penetration without initiating the eject sequence. While this is a fairly small consideration, it does mean that the toy isn't perfect, but it's pretty close.