I really enjoy the look of this crop; it looks very appealing to beginners because it appears to be harmless, and might not cause any possible damage to their skin. It smells like a typical leather crop would - no awkward scent was present. My skin's reaction was normal with no scarring or allergic reactions. The feeling of it smacking my skin was what I expected - nothing too bad has happened when the crop was used on me. The feel of the leather is nice, but don't get this wet as water will ruin the leather if not quickly taken care of.

My girlfriend's response to the crop is perfect - she loves crops and whips. This crop did give her a good red mark when I used it a bit harder than just a quick swipe. She loves this crop because her kink is having soft marks on her skin. She wants to use it more and more, so I presume she really enjoys this piece in our collection.

We have used the crop with bed restraints a couple of times, and believe me when I say this: it is so worth using with other forms of BDSM toys such as restraints and ball gags (if you are into those types of things). The toys made our BDSM play a more exciting experience.

Just keep in mind that it's all about trust; if you don't trust the person using this crop on you, then don't use it! It should be used safely, and consent must be given before you even think about using a crop on anyone. If you're not comfortable with smacking, hitting, or basically the use of a crop whip or flogger, then don't use this for your first adventure. If you're interested in this form of play, you should use something softer to work yourself up to this crop.