I purchased the Whipper Tickler|Whipper tickler by Sportsheets for further experimentation shortly after my boyfriend introduced me to BDSM. One of the initial draws this toy had for me, being a neophyte in all of this, was how non-threatening it looked, especially compared to other, fairly scary looking BDSM devices|BDSM toys - Bondage and fetish. The length also is very nice, neither too long nor too short; perfect for my dorm room. I could barely contain my excitement as I waited for him to come home from class, so I experimented on myself to get a feel for it.

The tickler creates a delicious contrast and functions as a built in warm up toy. The feather plume creates a light, teasing sensation. While practicing, I developed a method of twirling the rod around my fingers like a baton so that I could tickle my boyfriend and then whip him very quickly and suddenly.

One of the biggest perks of this toy is its versatility, and I’m talking about more than just the fact that it contains both a whip and a feather plume. The whip allows for a wide range of sensation, from a teasing tickle as it is traced across the body to a full out, satisfying sting. One thing to watch out for is the nub where the whip begins. This nub can provide the intense sensation of being whipped with a crop, often leaving a mark. This accoutrement turns this light toy into something more intense if the domme (and the sub) want it. However, it’s easy to accidentally strike your sub with this portion of the whip as opposed to the actual strands because the strands are fairly short so watch out for that.

When my boyfriend finally came home and I showed him our new toy, the real fun began. I began with light tickling all across his back as he lay face down on the bed. After that, I dragged the whip all across his body, so that he could get a good sense of how it felt. Once sufficiently aroused, I began whipping him with interspersed caresses from the tickler, adding a sexy element of surprise. While I was tempted to use the rod to hit him, whenever I did this the rod bent so that it absorbed the blow. It was nice to know that this toy was resilient (you know the old saying: the strongest tree is the one that bends with the wind), but the lackluster result of the blow was disappointing, if not a little comical.

Though my boyfriend and I have to some degree moved on to stronger toys, the Whipper Tickler is one of our favorite toys because of its versatility and element of surprise. I would strongly recommend this toy to BDSM beginners because of its wide range of sensation. At the same time, however, dominants need to be aware of the effects of this toy and so should take the time practice with it before using it on another.