The Sex and Mischief Faux leather flogger is a wonderful addition to anyone's toolbox, but is especially good for beginners. The lightweight flogger, only .2 lbs, will not tire your arm and the thicker strips of faux leather will not sting as much. Whether you are new at flogging someone or new to being flogged, this flogger will allow you to explore the sensations without causing too much pain. Advanced users may still like this particular flogger for its weight and versatility. It would also be good for travel, and is easy to clean. The flogger can be used all over the bod,y if used with caution, until the user knows what he/she is doing and his/her partners desires for strength. This flogger can be okay for a roommate situation, as it is smaller, at 24" inches total. The strips can be bent down for storage, making it about a foot long. When in use, the flogged does make a slight "thwap" noise depending how strong it is swung, so that should be taken into consideration.

This flogger is made of synthetic fibers, vinyl; so it is vegan, for those looking for such products. The flogger is lightweight when held, so it will not tire your arm. The handle is wrapped in the faux leather at a diagonal, so you can have a good grip on it. There is also a loop at the end of the handle to wear around your wrist, so it doesn't get thrown. You can also use this loop to hang it. The faux leather strips are about a half inch thick, which is good for beginners. The smaller the strip, the more bite, so to speak. This flogger is very sturdy, being that the vinyl is water resistant and will resist tears. I see it lasting for many years with good use and care. It is stylish, in a simple way. Being solid black, it isn't pretty with soft colors. There also are not any adornments on it. We did not notice a smell with this flogger, but we did get it in a shipment with a massage candle, so it could have been masked by that. This is a great beginner flogger. It is well-made, yet not top quality, but for the price it is worth every penny.

The flogger is almost as versatile as the user. It can be used to lightly tickle up and down the body, or lightly whipped across various body parts. If you like a little more bite, this flogger will provide that too. With a strong swing the flogger can leave slight red marks that fade within a few minutes. For added pleasure, have the one being flogged wear a blindfold, as this will increase the experience. When first using the flogger, work with your party prior to playing to get the right feel and strength. It may take a few swings to get it right, but by doing this ahead of time will help during play.

Being that this vegan friendly flogger is made of vinyl, or faux-leather, clean up is much easier than a true leather flogger. If it gets dirty, simply wash with warm water and a mild soap, or use a toy wipe. It is best to store it so the strips are not all bunched up. Ideally, hanging it would be best. A simple brad nail inside a closet would work fine to hang it from its loop. It only weighs a couple ounces, so a small nail or even a removable stick-up hook would do.

There was no packaging with this, other than it was slipped inside a plastic bag, and had a small tag with its name and company attached to the loop in the handle.

We love this flogger. It was our first, and we do use it often. I do see a more expensive, higher quality one in our future, but it will not replace this one. While this flogger was not expensive, it is well-made and sturdy. Using this one has made us both realize that impact play is something we both enjoy and will begin to explore other floggers, like leather, and other impact play toys in addition to this one.