Toys that vibrate, tantalize, and work you inside out on their own are lovely, but there is something so wonderfully primal about a toy that truly takes two to tango. You could, of course, attempt whipping yourself, but what fun is it without the surprise sting of a few hundred tendrils?

Most sexually adventurous vegetarians and vegans know that finding quality animal free BDSM products is no walk in the park. The cutest and most enticing of whips, crops, collars, and gags are all made of leather. I was happy to find such a pretty and devious looking whip that is devoid of animal skin.

The design is fresh and striking. Bright colored rubber tendrils cascade out of a large wooden sphere and plastic tube. The handle is the clear tube itself; it is the perfect length and width for grasping. When you begin to get overzealous punishing your partner, the two wooden balls on either end of the tube come in handy to avoid letting the whip slide right out of your hand. Further precaution was accounted for in the design with a small nylon wrist strap dangling down from the back of the toy.

My favorite thing about the whip's handle design is its resemblance to a horse's bit. The handle’s material warrants some exploration of this idea. I eagerly placed the handle in my mouth and bit down hard. No marks were left on the surface by my teeth to my surprise. This other use of the toy was made more exciting by the fact that my partner can grab hold of the whip end as well as the nylon strap and ride me like… well a horse.

The Rubber whip|Rubber whip - Whip by Sportsheets itself provides a wide variety of sensations. It is wonderful for tickling and teasing; the narrow tendrils feel like hair when they drag across your skin. Light whipping provides a slight sting – perfect for beginners. Hard play with the whip yields a great sound as it flies through the air and makes contact with bare skin. Even the hardest crack from this whip provides bearable sting.

Overall, this whip assures plenty of sensations and uses, making it a very versatile and user friendly toy. I would recommend it to anyone looking to spice up playtime with any partner. If you are an experienced whip bearer, you may want to go for one with wider tendrils or even a crop. If you are new to whips, this item will be perfect for you; it’s easy to store and clean and is quite easy on the eyes and of course the wallet.

This toy has remained a staple of the good old toy box! It had fallen behind my bed after a night of some solo fun and I was surprised the next day when one of my ferrets presented it to me! Imagine a fuzzy little critter with this thing in its mouth! I then found that it can certainly double as a ferret toy, but if you use it as such don't forget to clean it before you use it again!

I spend a lot of time smacking myself with it while I’m on the phone out of boredom and have been able to deliver some stinging blows, but not to an unbearable extent. It has turned out to be the perfect whip for me because no matter how hard my partner flails it only delivers a certain amount of sting.