I let it slip when talking to a lovely lady at EdenFantasys that my birthday was right around the same time I was due a new toy, and she offered me an amazing birthday present. I got home one day to a beautifully crafted cat of nine tails with roses on the tips. I unpacked it, and when my ladyfriend came over, presented it saying, "It's not quite a dozen, but more up your alley with just nine."

It's one of the most display-worthy toys in my collection and (along with the other display-worthy items) one of the most intimidating the first time I used it. The Rose Flogger is a long one; an eight inch handle with about two feet of whip. Getting a feel for it before using it on my ladyfriend's bottom, I realized that the only way to have space enough to swing it comfortably in my tiny apartment was to take down the table and kitchen cart.

So I made a drastic decision; I wasn't going to use the whole length of toy the first time. I opted to instead hold down the tails against the handle, shortening the swing radius by eight inches and easing our scene into a new big flogger. It worked like a charm, and I would suggest (in fact, have suggested) this method of use for other people living in tight spaces.

After we had both had some experience with the flogger, I did move furniture for our next play session. That gave me enough space to use the whole length. I made sure to keep a relatively light hand because that long of a toy concentrates a lot of force into the tips that hit the submissive. From her noises, I knew that a light touch was all my submissive could handle from these roses.

From my end of things, the Roses Flogger is heavy. It can give a real workout during a long flogging. Because of its length, it's a good idea to start slow and increase only as safe. It gives a good sound at impact, which is in some ways akin to a thud. It provides a really nice reddening, without real risk of breaking skin thanks to the roses (a real plus for me). It's well made, with soft edges and an even weight. It feels good to hold and swing and looks great hanging on your wall. All in all, I like the Roses Flogger a lot.

From her end of things, my submissive described the experience of this flogger as blunt. She said the feeling was of a "dull, heavy thud." It imparts a different kind of pain than the paddles and non-braided floggers she's more familiar with. She likes the Roses Flogger and remains a little sad that it will always be part of my toybox.

I've already had a friend or two ask to see or try out the Roses Flogger. I always tell them if they're safe, they're welcome to play with it, and that it will be hanging just inside my apartment door, between the SLUT paddle and the nipple clamps.