When I first pulled the Fetish double slapper from its box, I was pleased with how sturdy the product seemed. The handle of the paddle is firm, and the metal studs on the handle increase its sturdiness. The slapper part is made from two pieces of leather that are parallel to one another. I bent the leather pieces away from each other a bit to increase the chance that each use would provide a satisfying smacking sound. It looked nice, sexy, and solid, and I was excited to give it a try.

I then didn't use it for three weeks. This was due to a variety of factors. The most important of which were, 1) the next-door neighbors who were in the building every time that my partner and I were (very unforgiving walls), and 2) general inexperience with this kind of a sex toy. It took much longer to try this toy for exactly the reason I wanted to try it. I was excited about adding this additional auditory element to my sexual adventures.

I have to admit, I was a bit intimidated by this toy. I wanted more sound and shock than I did pain. This toy seemed like it could either provide that, or much more than I signed on for. I chose this toy in particular because I knew that it could produce the sexy slapping sounds itself.

When I did invite my partner to use the toy, it provided exactly the experience I was hoping for. While I know that it could inflict more pain (the heart cut-outs promise the potential for interesting marks, and the studded side could serve as a bit of a harder paddle surface), I enjoyed the surprise of being smacked when I didn't expect it. We used it first when my partner tied me down on the bed using our wrist and ankle restraints, and I couldn't turn around to anticipate when he might strike again. We used it primarily during foreplay, and it was a great turn-on. Later, I surprised my partner with a few smacks while he was on top of me having sex, and he seemed to enjoy the additional encouragement.

This toy is not vegan-friendly, and should be taken care of as any other leather toy should. Keep in mind that occasionally leather treatments can make other substances a bit cranky. I've had no problems with this, but am careful of what I store it near. The strap is a great addition to make sure that the paddle doesn't fly off during playtime. It seems like a quality toy for a beginner, and has potential for those into rougher play. If I ever decide to pursue more pain, I will write an appropriate follow-up, but for now I am content with a relatively mild degree of pain with no trade-off on the sexy sound potential.

I live on a college campus with my partner in a suite-style setup. I mention this because I wanted to warn any other students about the awkward question that someone asked me after I picked up my package at the campus post office: "What's in that box?" Edenfantasys.com packages everything very discreetly, so there was nothing to indicate the Fetish double slapper the package contained. However, I am a terrible liar, and thus admitted to my friend that it was a sex toy. You may wish to have a better answer prepared!