When I was shopping for flogging toys|Shopping for flogging toys, I had something particular in mind. I wanted something that was versatile. It also had to be able to switch between gentle and rough. When I saw the Whipper Tickler by Sportsheets|Whipper tickler by Sportsheets, I knew I had found my toy! All my BDSM gear|BDSM gear is black and white, so I loved that this comes in black and white, red and white, or pink and white.

I was excited to play with this toy when it arrived. I tested it out on my arm and the sting it left felt lovely. The rubber tails can provide a vast array of stimulation. When dragged over skin it creates a different tickling sensation that the feather tickler end does. Just a little force creates a nice little sting, but swing this thing with a lot of force and it can really hurt. Be aware that this creates sensation in a very small area, so keep that in mind when you are using it on someone else.

I would recommend a practice session before using this with a flesh and blood partner. This is very easy to use, but it does take some time getting used to the short rubber whip. You don’t want to make the mistake of hitting your partner with the plastic end instead. The balance is a little strange too. Obviously the rubber whip end is heavier than the feathers. It took me a little bit to get used to it, but once I did it didn’t bother me at all.

I do have a couple complaints with this toy, but they are pretty minor. First of all the rubber tails pick up hair a lot. I have long hair, and if there is ever a stray near by it somehow finds its way into the whip tails. No biggie though, I just run my fingers through it to get out the hair and tangles. Secondly, it fell apart the second time I used it during play. The rubber tails are held into the plastic thing on the end of the rod by some glue. All I had to do was put a couple drops of super glue in there and push the rubber tails back into it. It works great now, and I haven’t had anything else come apart on it.

I enjoy using this on my partner, and him using it on me. It is easy to create surprise with this toy. Just a little twirl in your hand and you can switch form gentle tickling to a nice sharp sting. This really helps to keep things fun without getting stuck in a rut. I wouldn’t use this as my only flogging toy during play, but rather as a good warm up or cool down. This would make a perfect first toy for someone who has never done this kind of play before, as it is very simple to use but can still be satisfying once you gain more experience.