This crop is too cute for words and a must-have for any toy bag, from beginner to seasoned player. Its cat-head shaped surface area makes it unique, and depending on the intensity with which it is used and the skin coloring of the recipient, it will leave cat shaped imprints. The color shading is not a fluffy pink, but more of a deep lavender; so guys, don't be embarrassed to own this one. The eyes on the cat look positively wicked, and I frequently incorporate this toy for psychological play. It's adorable to watch your submissive become beholden to a demented kitty crop, having to "kiss the kitty" before getting the hell smacked out of him.

The head is small and has a decent enough surface size to deliver a satisfying smack. Almost immediately, the crop softens up and kitty's head flops atop its stick, but this works well, as it ensures that I am only hitting the recipient with the leather, which is a safety issue for me with crops. If I wanted to cane someone, I'd use a cane. This delivers a leather smack right where I want it. And then of course my submissive has to kiss "Bad Kitty" again and thank her.

The intensity that this crop can deliver varies, depending on how it is handled. I've used my kitty for warm-ups to get the blood moving, but also used her for much harder play. The sensation that she delivers is a sharp, slappy, burning sting. If you are a hardened, seasoned player, you will still get a nice smack out of this kitty, and she's a great "hit" at parties.

Cleanup is easy. At events, I need quick toy cleanup so I use antibacterial wipes and let her air dry before moving on to play with someone else. Simple soap and water would be fine too, but don't immerse her, she'll take forever to dry.

Storage is no problem. She's short, so can be carried around more discreetly than some crops that may be 36" or more. Kitty should fit in most toy bags and whip cases; if her head peeks out, who cares? She's a charmer and can purr her way past any embarrassing questions.

I've had this naughty kitty for a few years now and she is still a prominent figure in my repertoire. The people who bottom to me would be disappointed if the legendary "bad kitty" didn't make some sort of appearance. Kitty has held up to years of hard play and is still going strong, with no worries about her head flying off. She's been a great partner to work with, and I think anyone can get enjoyment from this piece of equipment.