Ok, so I had no idea that teal ostriches existed but they have beautiful, soft feathers and I love 'em!

The Body Tickler by Sportsheets is a lovely product guaranteed to spice up an evening with your partner(s). It consists of two very colorful ostrich feathers bound to a substantial black plastic handle. It can be twirled, twisted, stroked and swept across your partner's naked skin leaving them shivering with delight. The feathers are soft, full and feel almost alive as they dance over your skin.

The wand part of the tickler is made of heavy PVC plastic in black matte. It is 12 inches long and has a rubber sleeve over the area where the feathers are attached to protect and add strength to the spines of the feathers. The handle is less than a half inch around but it is a very sturdy piece nevertheless. The handle is fairly rigid with very little give and has a 3 1/2 inch rubber grip on the end. This is a long toy which can be unwieldy in the dark the first few times it's used. We prefer to keep the lights on during play and the learning curve is reasonable. The handle can act as a soft crop if care is used. It can deliver a fairly impressive sting!

The feathers are long on this toy, over 12 inches in fact! The spine of each feather is supple, sturdy and well saturated with color. The feather parts are long, straight and soft. They are well defined and beautiful to look at. The feathers have a natural curve to them that makes them look much more luxurious than one would expect given the price of the item. The feathers are well attached to their spines and don't shed even when shaken fairly vigorously. This bodes well for the longevity of the toy with care and gentle use. It is not suggested that the feathers are allowed to get wet or oily but if it does get wet be sure to dry with the handle pointed upwards and the feathers hanging free. This will preserve the beautiful natural curve of the spines. The feathers are very securely fastened to the wand and should provide many hours of stroking fun!

The color of the feathers is amazingly even and bright! With 6 colors to choose from there's something for everyone. There is an incredible flow to the look of this toy that makes it a joy to actually display in the bedroom. Be aware that sunlight can fade the color but there's no reason you couldn't place the toy in a nice vase on a dresser or bedside table, especially if you have more than one like me.

The toy comes with a card attached to the wand with plastic tabs. It gives the name of the toy, maker and color of the feathers. On the back of the card are some cute suggestions as to what to do with the tickler such as tracing the letters of the alphabet, spelling out words and finding your lover's ticklish areas and lightly teasing them.

The tickler is packaged in a soft plastic bag which won't be a good place to store the toy after opening, though placing the feather end carefully back into the plastic could keep the feathers dust free possibly extending the useful life of the toy. It is so inexpensive, though that I'd recommend buying a couple and using them together. It is sooooo luxurious!

When I ran this toy across Sigel's back he murmured in pleased surprise but when I swirled it down over his lower back the feathers curled softly and glided down the crevices feeling like they ere almost alive. The sensation had him writhing in pleasure in no time. Adding the second tickler increased the sensations as I was able to target several erogenous zones simultaneously! The backs of the knees and inner thighs, sweeping across the back while dragging the other one up the side of a leg, using them both together in one hand spread slightly so that they sweep across a large area of the body...the things you can do are endless!

The wand can be used as a crop making bondage situations especially exciting. A sharp sting followed by a soft feathery stroking, yummm!

After repeated use I have to say I am so impressed with this toy. It still looks brand new, vibrant and silky soft. None of the feathers have degraded or stiffened up. They are supple and the handle is still as firm as it was the day I got it in the mail. We have found that the handle makes a great crop, a bit on the sting-y side (I prefer thuddy type spanks) but it makes a lovely swish. It's great for a swish and then a tickle...add a blindfold and it's gooooooood night! The feathers are still firmly attached to the handle with no signs of wear. This is still top of my list of must haves for couples toy chests.