When it comes to BDSM, we are amateurs. I figured we could give this whip a shot, bought it, got it and put in the toy box for future use. We had it for a while and had not used it but recently during a night of crazy sex, I saw it in the box and put it to use. It feels nice in your hand, and the suede whip parts are soft to the touch. It doesn't have a strong odor, and it looks exactly like a whip, there is no mistaking it for something else. It is leather, so if you need to clean it, you have to gently wipe it down with a slightly moist cloth. If it really gets dirty, then you can use a leather cleaner. It is recommended that you do not store it in plastic and you will get the best results if you hang it up to store it.

We both took turns using the whip on each other. It does sting a bit when you get hit, but it is not a lasting pain. My wife enjoyed it the most when I slowly brushed the whip over her breasts and/or genitals then whipped them lightly. She hit me on my butt as we were having sex with me on top. Overall a nice change up to the normal routine. It is not something that we will use every time, however.

This whip has held up well, but it is not our most frequently used item. For us, the BDSM is really just a once in a while playful thing, so I do expect this item to last us a while.