I love whips; from the way they feel, not only against my flesh but in my hands when I play in their wondrous falls. I am rather fond of the many shape and sizes and I am always pleasantly surprised with the new types that come out frequently. Although I am drawn to the more unique and artistic whips, on a whim during an early morning EF shopping spree I decided to pick up the Rouge Latex whip.

When I received my whip I was a little disappointed because it came in a simple cellophane bag with no instructions. I've been getting use to some of my toys coming in this way so it wasn't a biggie just an observation. One thing to note is that the rubber strands were bent as if they had been folded and rubber-banded during storage. I think this little issue could be resolved with better packing. Some of the "kinks" in my whip have yet to smooth out but it doesn't take away from functionality in the least bit.

The most important quality to note is that the whip is made from rubber and an adverse reaction may occur for those who are sensitive to rubber.

The rubber strands are about 11" in length. This is perfect for close contact and suitable for stand-up play. When you are choosing whips, it is good to know how you want to use them. A longer whip may tend to wrap the wrong way or be harder to control during close contact. A shorter whip may not give you that reach you are looking for that will land on your partners body perfectly. This is my first rubber whip that I personally owned and found the short length good for practice on myself and partner when I wanted to simply test it out before we engaged in full fledged play.

Handles are a fun treat for me because with the right handle its like you have two toys in one. Unfortunately this handle will be reserved for its intended purpose. The handle is comprised of three black wooden beads that measure just a smidgen over 2" all together. The small size is perfect for someone with a small hand and offers control for an experienced user. There is a loop at the end that was too small for me to slip my hand through but I think it is great for hanging. The handle loop measures about 3" from the knot to the top of where the rubber whip begins.

The Rouge whip is great for teasing. Try alternating between lashes and dragging along your partners body. I enjoyed being bound and not knowing what would come next, a nice sharp bite or a brush of a multitude of strands dancing up and down my writhing body. When my partner delivered short and fast blows I could feel the sting from the ends that lasted for a nice moment. The sting lingered behind longer the more the lashes were repeated. It wasn't unbearable by any means and I craved more. There were moments that I experienced more of the strands themselves rather than the ends and they came down on my body with a nice thud that wasn't painful at all but strong enough for me not to ignore. I agree with other reviewers that the whip covers smaller areas rather than delivering a blow to a large surface space at a time. But this is exactly what I was looking for when I purchased this.

The Rouge whip is priced at a steal. For $9.99 you definitely get more than what you pay for. The whip will hold up for a long time to come and although it has a cheap price it isn't cheaply made making this well worth the investment.

Caring for this whip is a breeze. Wipe it down with warm water and antibacterial soap and hang to dry versus laying it flat. Laying it flat will allow for bacteria to grow especially if water is trapped within the strands. I wouldn't use any type of oil on this whip because it is rubber and it may break down the strands and we wouldn't want that.

For storage I just hang it from the loop. The whip tangles and this seems to help it stay straight. I alternate between running my fingers through the strands and gently pulling them away from each-other to keep them straight. If you are going to use it during travel make sure it is in a space where it can hang or lay flat without interference.

All in all this is definitely worth it and will leave your partner begging for more. It may only deliver small bites but who doesn't love a nibble every now and then.