For a couple fairly new to the world of whips and ticklers, or for those of us who are excited by such things but can't take anything too extreme, this product is a must-have. Both sides of the toy can be used to tickle. We've found that dragging the whip across skin ever so slightly produces a more intense tickle than the feathered end, and the whip end can produce anything from a slight, teasing bite to a moderate moan-worthy sting.

The handle of the toy is made from a thin cylinder of hard plastic that bounces back a bit, but is still sturdy and comfortable to hold. The feathered end is artificial with a slight but non-obtrusive smell. The whip is made of many thin rubber tails that, as would be expected, smell like rubber. After a while, this fades and wasn't too offensive to begin with. All of the materials used are hypoallergenic.

After some especially powerful whipping, the rubber tails slipped out of the rod, but after applying a little super glue to the coupling that attaches all of the tails together and re-inserting it into the rubber casing, it has yet to come loose again.

Overall, this toy has performed well for anything from foreplay to extra stimulation while making love. Even the strongest swings of the whip are quiet and manageable for virtually anyone. Our favorite feature is that it's quick and easy to transition from tickling to stronger tickling with the rubber tails.

The packaging was nothing special, but it did its job well enough. There were some suggestions for roleplaying on the back that we didn't really give much regard.

It works especially well while blindfolded, as it goes through the air quietly. Every touch is a surprise.

As our first foray into the world of whips and ticklers, we wanted to go with something that seemed one of the more tame options. A local shop had these and a fair amount of alternatives in stock (we looked really silly whipping each others' arms in the middle of the store to roughly gauge their intensities), and we ultimately decided on this one (bought, of course, from edenfantasys). It has not disappointed.