Many a riding crop has entered my hands in my lifetime. And many have been thoroughly enjoyed... only to tragically break at a inopportune time. When I first saw the Kitty Crop I feared that its adorableness would equate to shoddy craftsmanship and breakability, but that fear was assuaged immediately.

The most obvious feature is the extreme cuteness: the sultry look of the crop balances perfectly with the sweet light pink color and the head shaped like a kitten. It's a brilliant mix of youthful playfulness and a sharp snap on the bum.

Not having a specific partner with whom to use this toy, I did the next best thing: tried it out while dancing on stage at a nightclub. I brought the Kitty Crop with me and gave it a total work out: whacking strangers flirtatiously, smacking the hard wooden stage for a nice, loud accent to my dancing and doling out a full 23 thwacks to a Birthday Girl. The crop held up through the night, taking more than a usual amount of abuse in a matter of hours and never looking even the tiniest bit worse for wear.

With a sturdy, well-constructed handle and a strap to wear around your wrist, it's convenient and easy to use. The length is optimal--it can reach people several feet away yet still be controllable. The kitten head on the end is just too adorable for its own good. While it doesn't deliver the sharp, painful snap that some riding crops can, if delivered expertly on sensitive areas like the upper thigh, you can create a substantive bruise.

I enjoyed the Kitty Crop immensely and will definitely continue to use it regularly as both a sweet-looking accessory to my pink and black outfits and as a fun toy to keep my friends and lovers in line.

I still love my kitty crop, but the string at the top has started to seriously unravel... and for no clear reason. I love you, little kitty crop, please don't fall apart!