It's not a cat toy, but it's not a whip either. It's a sexy flogger that can vary in intensity to be just what you like. If you're looking into buying your first flogger, make it this! Even if it's your fifth, MAKE. IT. THIS. It's truly dazzling, and you won't be disappointed. And I really love the thoughtfulness Spartacus put into including the D-ring. A+ on that. F- on your vocab!

As my first flogger, the Strap Whip is a good toy for beginner or intermediate impact play. It's easy to play gently with it, and it can certainly hurt if you put some force into your swings. I'd prefer thicker falls for an easier swing, but it's still quite nice.

That's not to say this flogger is good for nothing. It turned out to be a wonderful cat toy for my friends' cat, who even tried to pull it out of the bag I had it in a few times. It would be a nice toy for someone looking to put together a few light, novice toys for a BDSM kit.