One word-OUCH! Don't let that scare you, though! I thoroughly enjoyed this naughty, rough to the touch 'spank-her'. Being the huge fan that I am of getting my ass smacked right before and during sex, the Ruff Doggie Styles Hands Off Spank-her takes my excitement to the next level! Rougher than a hand? Yes, I think so! This paddle has me screaming for more, while my partner enjoys the pleasure of spanking and observing. It takes us from foreplay to some really hot sex in no time.

There are two sides to this enticing paddle. The main side is the shape of a hand. This side has stitching in all the right places (where the fingers should be) to give you a very interesting mark; if you know what I mean! The fabric is stylish in a way that imitates crocodile skin; I think this just made it even sexier. The hand side also has a slight bit of padding to it. Not much to get excited about, just enough to maybe lessen the sting you would receive. Now on the flip side of the paddle, you have your very dull, black plain side; the side that REALLY enhances the sting (if you dare to use it). Now I use the term DULL very lightly because this is a very sturdy and strong paddle. It is not very easy to bend and break, which is a definite plus if you love that 'tuff' love.

I had, and continue to have, a great time with this paddle. This isn't the only paddle I own, but I have taken a real liking to it. I love the way it looks and feels. I particularly like using the main side, though I haven't been brave enough to get a hard spanking with the black non-padded side. One day I feel I will take on that flip side, but not anytime soon. Right now I'm enjoying the sting I get from that pretty shiny side! This truly isn't a toy for beginning paddle users; if you purchase this paddle, be sure you are willing to take that sting. Otherwise, I'd save your money and buy one of those paddles with the extra padding or fru-fru. Out of 5 stars, I'd definitely give this bad boy a 5. There is nothing bad coming out of my mouth about it, it's a great paddle!!